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Course Description
(3-3-0) This course is taken for academic credit. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. This course provides an introduction to the psychological, biological, and socio-cultural factors involved in the development, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological disorders. It includes a review of the historical understanding of abnormal behavior and the development of modern diagnostic systems. It includes discussions of psychological research and practice as it relates to mental health and psychological functioning, as well as legal and ethical issues. (PSYC 2320 is a Directed Elective course in the Texas Transfer Field of Study for psychology reported as accepted by several Texas general academic institutions. Please see an advisor for more information.)
Academic Level
Undergraduate Credit
CIP Code
42.0101 - Psychology, General
Course Type (Attributes)
General Academic (ACGM) (ACGM)
Locations
Online (06), Athens (01), Palestine Satellite (02), Terrell Satellite (03), Kaufman Workforce (04)
This is a Coursedog only field and is not integrated with the SIS.
Objective
Discuss the historical antecedents to modern understandings of abnormal behavior.
Objective
Identify and describe the major classes and characteristics of psychological disorders as presented in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM).
Objective
Describe the factors and theoretical perspectives related to the development and maintenance of different types of abnormal behavior.
Objective
List the primary treatments for psychological disorders and discuss their effectiveness.
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Discuss the current research and methodological issues in the study of abnormal behavior.
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Discuss the legal and ethical issues associated with the treatment of and research related to abnormal behavior.
Objective
Develop an understanding of how social and cultural factors impact the expression of psychological disorders.
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Examine the impact of biological factors on the development of psychological disorders.