UMBR PYAB 420 - Abnormal Psychology and Culture

Institution:

Arcadia University

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Description:

This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to central topics in clinical psychology. Theoretical and conceptual issues related to normative well-being and mental health will be explored from various perspectives (i.e. from the medical model to humanist and constructivist). Students will be presented with a framework against which to delineate useful criteria for exploring whether a behavior is 'abnormal', 'individual' or 'psychopathological'. Students will examine theory and comprehensive range of ways to define, describe and evaluate various 'abnormal' behaviors; to examine major conceptual and theoretical perspectives to clinical psychology/ psychotherapy in a practical and applicable way. Students will read and interpret case reports effectively; become aware of ethical procedure; participate in group experiential exercises designed to facilitate self-awareness Reflection/ Learning to develop a proficiency at structuring critical evaluations of psychological literature; and to develop awareness of personal vocabulary as distinct from vocabulary of psychology. (Perugia, Italy, http://www.arcadia.edu/abroad/itUmbraInstitute )

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.arcadia.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 572-2900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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