Abnormal psychology

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This course will use the Abnormal Psychology Wikibook, as well as online sources.

Course Objectives[edit | edit source]

  • Students will have a better grasp of various mental disorders
  • Students will be able to differentiate between mental disorders

Course Outline[edit | edit source]

  • Introduction - When does a symptom rise to a level of disorder? And are psychiatric disorders truly abnormal if a significant percentage of the population has them?
    • Assignment - Buy a cheap notebook to keep a journal for this class all in one place. Begin by reflecting on the above questions, and your expectations for the course.

"Unit One - Serious and Persistent Mental Illness"


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