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 $900.00
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)

Fall 2024 Schedule

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Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: John W. Carter
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Fee:
$900.00
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Notes

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

Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: October 1, 2024. Internet access required. Materials required. 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 08, 2024
Course Requirements
Book: Psychopathology
ISBN 978-0-357-65784-3
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Wed Sep 25, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Boelter Hall 5272
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Wed Oct 2, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Boelter Hall 5272
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Wed Oct 9, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Boelter Hall 5272
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Wed Oct 16, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Boelter Hall 5272
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Wed Oct 23, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Boelter Hall 5272
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Wed Oct 30, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Boelter Hall 5272
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Wed Nov 6, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Boelter Hall 5272
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Wed Nov 13, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Boelter Hall 5272
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Wed Nov 20, 2024
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Boelter Hall 5272
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Wed Nov 27, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Boelter Hall 5272
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Wed Dec 4, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Boelter Hall 5272

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