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This course has an assignment that is due by 11:55 pm Central Standard Time on Wednesday night of the first week of class. Failure to complete this assignment will result in your removal from the course for non-participation.

Textbooks

Nolen-Hoeksema, Susan. (2014). Abnormal Psychology: 6th Edition. McGraw Hill

 

Print

ISBN 13: 978-0-07-803538-8   

ISBN 10: 0-07-803538-4   

eText

ISBN 13: 978-0-07-749969-3   

ISBN 10: 0-07-749969-7  

 

Course Description

A study of the causes and treatments of behavior disorders.  Special attention is given to relevant diagnostic and legal issues.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of the course, each participant should be able to:

---Develop an understanding of abnormal behavior and the symptoms, theory, and treatment of psychological disorders.
 
---Use critical thinking skills to analyze psychological research and everyday life situations.