PSY 3600 - Abnormal Psychology

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Babson College

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4.00 credits PSY3600 Abnormal Psychology 4 credit Advanced Liberal Arts Mental health problems disrupt the lives of millions of Americans every day. This advanced psychology course will examine major mental illness from various perspectives. Primarily discussion-based, students will learn the symptoms, etiology, course, prevalence, and treatment of various forms of psychopathology, including anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD, Asperger's disorder, and bipolar disorder. Students will also learn about the history of disorder in Western thought, and explore contemporary clinical practices such as diagnosis, case formulation, and treatment. Students will also be expected to research a specific disorder, and present their findings in class. Prerequisites: 3 Intermediate Liberal Arts Courses (CVA, HSS, LVA)

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4.00

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Institution Website:

www.babson.edu

Phone Number:

(781) 235-1200

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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