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An introduction to the branch of psychology that studies and treats mental illness and psychological disorders. Areas of study include the diagnosis, treatment, and the social, environmental, and biological factors involved in psychopathology. Specific topics include: stress; anxiety disorders; psychosomatic illness; personality disorders; substance abuse disorders; sexual disorders; depression; bipolar illness; schizophrenia; eating disorders; childhood disorders; treatment; prevention; and mental illness in society.
Units
3 unit
Hours
3 hours lecture
Length
17 weeks
Graded
Credit course taken for grade or for credit/no credit