Abnormal Psychology

LSOC-421

This course will explore psychopathology—the scientific study of mental disorders—using the classification system in the current edition of the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) as a guide. This exploration will involve examining the etiology of each disorder, its symptomatology, and different treatment approaches, both biological and psychological. Note: This course may be used to fulfill the social science requirement.

Credits

Prerequisites

LSOC-211

Required Of

MTHE majors

Electable By

All

Semesters Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Location

Boston

Department

LART

Course Chair

Marcela Castillo-Rama

Taught By

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