PSY 170Abnormal Psychology

Grossmont College · 3 credits · UGRD

Catalog

Overview of psychological research and theoretical perspectives involving the diagnoses, causes and treatment of abnormal behavior. The major disorders include anxiety disorders (such as phobias, panic attacks and obsessive-compulsive), mood disorders (such as depression and bipolar disorders), schizophrenia, personality disorders, childhood/adolescent disorders (such as ADHD, eating disorders and disorders of the autism spectrum), substance-related disorders and cognitive disorders. (C-ID PSY 120) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-4, CSU-D, IGETC-4, Cal-GETC-4)

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 2 sections

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
5028Class #5028-PSY-170-5028	Distance Education/Online WEB (Internet 100%)Oct 19 – Dec 21	Distance Education/Online WEB	Villalta, I
5028 notes: Section 5028 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]