Psychopathology

Undergraduate

An overview of psychopathology, focusing on mental disorders as defined by the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual. Covers the history of abnormal psychology, classification and diagnosis of mental disorders, the main defining features of various disorder (including anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, mood disorders, and personality disorders), and different perspectives on causes and treatment. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1013 and PSYC 1023 or PSYC 1113 and PSYC 1123.