Psychology 228 - Abnormal Psychology

Spring
2013
01
4.00
Julia McQuade

TTH 10:00AM-11:20AM

Amherst College
PSYC-228-01-1213S
MERR 3
jmcquade@amherst.edu

A review of various forms of psychopathology including addictive, adjustment, anxiety, childhood, dissociative, impulse control, mood, organic, personality, psychophysiological, schizophrenic, and sexual disorders. Based on a review of contemporary research findings, lectures and discussion will focus on the most relevant approaches for understanding, diagnosing, and treating psychological disorders. The biopsychosocial model will serve as a basis for explaining the etiology of psychological disorders, and discussion will focus on empirically supported interventions for treating these conditions.

Requisite: PSYC 100 or 212, or consent of the instructor. Limited to 40 students. Fall and spring semesters. Professor McQuade.

Permission is required for interchange registration during all registration periods.