Abnormal Psychology

Examination of the major themes in clinical psychology, including the concepts of normality versus abnormality, and models of psychopathology from Freudian analysis, behaviorism, the cognitive model, to biological/neuroanatomical theories.  We will explore the major mental disorders including major depression, bipolar, anorexia and bulimia nervosa, the anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, personality disorders, and psychosexual dysfunction.  In so doing, we will assemble bio-psycho-social explanations for the etiology and treatment of abnormal behavior.