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Nov 29, 2023
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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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