Psychology 228 - Abnormal Psychology

Spring
2015
01
4.00
Richard Halgin
MW 12:30PM-01:50PM
Amherst College
PSYC-228-01-1415S
BEBU 107
rphalgin@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. Not open to first year students. Limited to 40 students. Spring Semester. Visiting Professor Halgin.

Permission is required for interchange registration during all registration periods.