PSY 170 - Abnormal Psychology

    Recent Professors
    S. Thukral, I. Villalta, K. Markowitz
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    48–50 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4I · CSU GE Area D9
    Description
    Overview of psychological research and theoretical perspectives involving the diagnoses, causes and treatment of abnormal behavior. The major disorders include anxiety disorders (such as phobias, panic attacks and obsessive-compulsive), mood disorders (such as depression and bipolar disorders), schizophrenia, personality disorders, childhood/adolescent disorders (such as ADHD, eating disorders and disorders of the autism spectrum), substance-related disorders and cognitive disorders. (C-ID PSY 120) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-4, CSU-D, IGETC-4, Cal-GETC-4)
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 9:30am–10:50am