2010-11 Catalog

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Offering Description

Abnormal Psychology

Spring quarter

Faculty: Susan Cummings

Fields of Study: psychology

Spring: CRN (Credit) Level 30149 (4)  

Credits: 4(S)

Class Standing: Freshmen - Senior

Offered During: Evening

Prerequisites: Introductory psychology

Description

This course is designed to help students examine abnormal and normal behavior and experience along several dimensions. These dimensions include the historical and cultural influences in Western psychology, current views on abnormality and psychological health, cultural differences in the approach and treatment of psychopathology, and the role of healthy habitat in healthy mind. Traditional classification of psychopathology will be studied, including theories around etiology and treatment strategies. Non-traditional approaches will be examined as well and the role of eco-psychology in abnormal psychology will be studied.

Maximum Enrollment: 24

Advertised Schedule: 6-10p Mon

Campus Location: Olympia

Online Learning: No Required Online Learning

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