PSYC 340 - Abnormal Behavior

    Recent Professors
    Veronica E. Dobson, Rachel Latter Stieferman
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of PSYC 340
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4I · CSU GE Area E · CSU GE Area D9
    Description
    This course is an exploration of the broad questions of normality and abnormality. It includes an investigation of specific mental, emotional, and behavioral difficulties as viewed from the biological, psychoanalytic, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic and socio-cultural perspectives. Current approaches to psychological assessment and treatment modalities will be covered, including current community mental health practices. Students will learn research methodology in psychopathology including descriptive, epidemiological, experimental, and single-subject approaches.
    Usually Held
    Wed 9:00am–10:20am, Mon 3:30pm–6:35pm