Document Type
Syllabus
Publication Date
Fall 9-1-2024
Course Description
The aim of this course is to present students with an opportunity to learn about the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of a number of different types of psychopathology.
Recommended Citation
Ross, Scott R., "PSY 232A Abnormal Psychology Ross Fall 2024" (2024). All Course Syllabi. 650, Scholarly and Creative Work from DePauw University.
https://scholarship.depauw.edu/records_syllabi/650
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Student Outcomes
- demonstrate a greater understanding of the complexity of abnormal behavior - appreciate the philosophical issues involved in classifying psychopathology - develop a basic understanding of the relationship between maladaptive behavior and neural mechanisms - appreciate the importance of assessment and diagnosis in clinical psychology and in relation to the course and outcome of specific disorders - appreciate the importance of psychological and biological treatments for various mental health disorders