PSY 281Abnormal Psychology

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This course provides an examination of the various psychological disorders, as well as theoretical, clinical, and experimental perspectives of the study of psychopathology. Emphasis is placed on terminology, classification, etiology, assessment, and treatment of the major disorders. Upon completion, students should be able to distinguish between normal and abnormal behavior patterns as well as demonstrate knowledge of etiology, symptoms, and therapeutic techniques. (1997 SU) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s): | Social/Behavioral Science Gen. Ed. course for A.A., A.A. Teacher Preparation and A.S. | Social/Behavioral Science Gen. Ed. course for A.A.S. and A.G.E.