Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4I · CSU GE Area D9Description54 hours lecture per term. 54 hours lecture per term. This course presents a scientific survey of the sub-field of psychology interested in researching the nature and causes of deviant or unusual human behavior both within and across cultures. This course surveys types of abnormal behavior, the process of assessing and diagnosing abnormal behavior, the therapeutic modalities used to treat abnormal behavior, and the scientific methods used to conduct research on abnormal behavior. This course draws upon DSM diagnostic criteria to classify abnormal behavior, and humanistic, cognitive, behavioral, cross-cultural, psychodynamic, and biologically based models and theories to frame an understanding of abnormal behavior. Ethical issues related research, treatment, and forensic psychology are considered. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC (C-ID: PSY 120)Usually HeldFri 9:30am–12:40pm, Mon Wed 1:20pm–2:45pm 