PSY-220 Psychological Disorders

This course is an introduction to abnormal psychology. The student is introduced to the concept of psychological abnormality, the DSM classification system for diagnosing disorders and paradigms for interpreting data regarding psychological disorders. Students can expect to increase their awareness of the therapeutic approaches to psychological disorders and the different assumptions behind specific therapies.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

PSY-100

Lecture Contact Hours

3

Lab Contact Hours

0

Other Contact Hours

0

Department

• Social Science

Grading Scheme

• Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

• No

Semesters Course Will Be Offered

• Fall
• Spring

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Evaluate biological, psychological, social, and developmental influences on psychopathology.
2. Appraise different themes (e.g., normality, civil commitment, right to refuse treatment etc.) in abnormal psychology.
3. Differentiate the diagnostic criteria, symptoms, course, incidence, prevalence, etiology, prognosis, and correlates of psychological disorders.