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Dec 30, 2024
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PSY 264 - Abnormal Psychology
Offered WI
Lecture‐3
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
Prerequisite: PSY 161 - Introduction to Psychology with “C” or better (2.0 out of a 4.0 scale)
Description and analysis of the prevalence, symptoms, causes, and social significance of a variety of psychological disorders. Focus on diagnostic and causal issues, but also seeks to develop empathic understanding of persons suffering from disorders. Addresses individual and cultural variations in the expression of psychological distress. Examines research methods and controversial issues in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses.
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