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This course is designed to give you an understanding of the current broad psychopathology categories, and the theory and research behind such groupings. You will explore current explanations and the limits to our current knowledge. For example, if we continue to move toward biological explanations for our understanding of psychopathology why do different cultures experience different psychopathologies? You will also be introduced to ideas generally accepted in mental health fields about assessment, diagnoses, and treatment. You will have a chance to view real clients and the various forms psychopathology may take. However, as you will soon learn from reading the clashing views topics, research on groups (which seeks average behavior) does not necessarily address the controversy surrounding many issues in dealing with a single client who is seeking help. Psychologists, while attempting to be scientist-practitioners, often use supervision, consultation, APA ethical practice guidelines, clinical wisdom, and the law to help with such professional dilemmas. Class activities, extra readings, discussion and videos will add to text material. Attendance and participation is essential, so come to class with the chapter read. The outline below may change depending upon student¿s interests and questions, and this is encouraged in each class.
COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion
Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS PSYC Grading Mode: Graded
Prerequisites: PSYC101 OR PSYC105
Last Updated on MAR-21-2005
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