PSY 20200 Abnormal Psychology

(3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: (3-0)
(F,W,S)
Abnormal psychology provides examination of the main psychological disorders manifested by individuals across the life span. This includes a descriptive and theoretical survey of the major forms of psychopathology in children, adolescents, and adults, and will also explore current trends and research in the fields of mental health and psychopathology. The course will provide an historical overview of mental illness followed by exploration into the eating disorders, schizophrenia, mood disorders, suicide, anxiety disorders, dissociative disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and the insanity defense. Prerequisite: PSY 10100. (Social Science Credit)