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College of Southern Maryland

Course Description

 

Introduction to Abnormal Psychology


Course: PSY-2310
Course Credits: 3
Prerequisites: PSY-1010


Description:

Abnormal behavior is studied using the behavioral sciences. A brief history of the mental health movement includes the concepts psychoneuroses, psychoses, personality and emotional disorders, the DMS III-R classification system, theories of deviant behavior, and basic theories of therapy. Basic language skills are presumed, used, and evaluated.


Contact P. L. Allen, Chair, if you have any questions pertaining to this course.


Last Update: October 10, 2008

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