Mar 28, 2024  
2019-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2019-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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PSYCH 235 - Abnormal Psychology


This course involves the study of maladaptive behavior. Such behaviors range from the simple habit disorders (thumb sucks, nail biting), to the addictions (alcohol, gambling and so on) to the most severe mental disturbances the psychoses. The course investigates the causes and dynamics of mental and behavioral disorders. Various theories have opinions on the etiology, development and treatment of maladaptive behavior. This course will explore psychoanalytic, Neo-Freudian, Gestalt, behavioral, cognitive behavioral, and humanistic approaches. Prerequisites: PSYCH 132  and PSYCH 206 . (3)



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