Abnormal Psychology

PSYCH XL 127A

This introductory course provides an overview of abnormal psychology, abnormal personality patterns, and psychological disorders.

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Starting at $895.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0
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What you can learn.

  • Explore the role of biological, cognitive, and cultural factors in abnormal psychology
  • Critically evaluate theories, research, and treatment related to psychological disorders
  • Compare normality with abnormality to discuss validity and reliability of diagnosis

About this course:

This course presents the study of psychological disorders including depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and schizophrenia across lifespan. The role of biological, behavioral, social, cognitive, and cultural factors; diagnosis; and treatment approaches are reviewed. Students critically evaluate theories, research, and treatment related to psychological disorders from a cultural and social perspective. Discussion focuses on how stigma affects access to care and what practices can be implemented to support inclusiveness. Transferable for UC credit.
Prerequisites
PSYCH XL 10 (Introductory Psychology)

Summer 2023 Schedule

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Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
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Instructor: John W. Carter
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ENROLL BY: Jun 28, 2023
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Midterm and final exams are proctored online; additional requirements include microphone, headphones/speakers, and webcam.

Weekly one-hour discussion online through the Canvas Learning Management System.

Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: July 11,2023. Internet access required. Materials required. 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 11, 2023
Course Requirements
Book: Abnormal Psychology: An Integrative Approach by David H. Barlow
Wadsworth Publishing
ISBN 9781305950443
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Wed Jun 28, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Jul 5, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Jul 12, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Jul 19, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Jul 26, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Aug 2, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Aug 9, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Aug 16, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Aug 23, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Aug 30, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Sep 6, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Fall 2023 Schedule

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Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
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Lecture three hours. Weekly one-hour discussion online through the Canvas Learning Management System.

Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: October 9, 2023. Internet access required. Materials required. 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 09, 2023
Course Requirements
Book: Abnormal Psychology: An Integrative Approach by David H. Barlow
Wadsworth Publishing
ISBN 9781305950443
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Sep 26, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Oct 3, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Oct 10, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Oct 17, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Oct 24, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Oct 31, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Nov 7, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Nov 14, 2023
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Tue Nov 21, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Nov 28, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Dec 5, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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