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PSYC-203 Abnormal Psychology

Through this introduction to the field of abnormal psychology, students will be able to describe both historical and current issues involved with defining and recognizing mental illness, to describe the causes of mental illness, to compare and contrast the major treatments of mental illness, and to describe some of the ways to prevent mental illness. In addition, students will learn to be more critical of abnormal psychology information as found in the mass media.

Credits

3 credits

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: PSYC-101