Fall 2011

Abnormal Psychology

Listed in: Psychology, as PSYC-228

Formerly listed as: PSYC-28

Faculty

Richard P. Halgin (Section 01)

Description

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. Limited to 40 students. Fall semester.  Visiting Professor Halgin (University of Massachusetts).

PSYC 228 - LEC

Section 01
M 12:30 PM - 01:50 PM MERR 4
W 12:30 PM - 01:50 PM MERR 4

PSYC 228 - LAB

Section 01
F 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM CHAP 201

This is preliminary information about books for this course. Please contact your instructor or the Academic Coordinator for the department, before attempting to purchase these books.

ISBN Title Publisher Author(s) Comment Book Store Price
Abnormal Psychology McGraw-Hill 2010 Halgin & Whitbourne Amherst Books TBD
Taking Sides: Clashing Views in Abnormal Psychology McGraw-Hill 2009 Halgin Amherst Books TBD

These books are available locally at Amherst Books.

Offerings

Other years: Offered in Fall 2007, Fall 2008, Fall 2009, Fall 2010, Fall 2011, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024