Psychopathology (303-0-20)

Instructors

Renee Suzanne Engeln

Meeting Info

Swift Hall 107: Tues, Thurs 2:00PM - 3:20PM

Overview of class

This course will introduce the major categories of psychological disorders and related research findings. Goals/topics include: encouraging thoughtful and critical evaluation of the DSM system of classification and our ideas about the structure and nature of mental disorders; exploring theories about the cause of mental disorders and how these theories have changed throughout recent history; considering ethical, legal, and social issues involved in the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders; developing critical thinking skills through the study of several controversial issues in abnormal psychology; and emphasizing the human face of psychological distress through case studies, readings, and videos.

Class Materials (Required)

Hooley, J.M., Nock, M., & Butcher, J.N. (2020). Abnormal Psychology (18th ed.). Pearson. ISBN: 9780135190968

Class Attributes

Social and Behavioral Science Foundational Discipl
Social & Behavioral Sciences Distro Area
Prerequisites apply, see description