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2024-2025 PAU University Catalog

PSYC390 Abnormal and Clinical Psychology

This course examines the classification systems for abnormal behavior and uses the DSM-5 diagnostic system as the basis for studying currently recognized major diagnostic categories. The major theories about the development of psychological disorders will be explored: analytic 94 theories, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, and biological. The course will review the various psychological and biological treatments currently used to assist clients with these disorders.

Credits

4