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2023-2024 Springfield College Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Springfield College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PSYC 221 - Abnormal Psychology


This course is a systematic study of various patterns of abnormal behavior that includes examination basic theories and common treatments for psychopathology. Major disorders are described in the DSM-5 are discussed and considered. Special emphasis is placed upon the investigation and interplay of biological, psychological, and social forces that shape abnormal behavior.
Credits: 3

Prerequisites: PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology