A review of the causes, symptoms, and treatments of several psychological disorders, including schizophrenia, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, somatoform disorders, dissociative disorders, substance-use disorders, psychophysiological disorders and problems of sexual adaptation. Legal, ethical and social issues pertaining to psychological disorders will be explored.
Prerequisites:
PSY‑315 Personality
Personality
PSY‑315
An introduction to modern American and European theories of the psychological structure, dynamics and development of human personality. In addition to major theories of personality, personality assessment and measurement will be discussed.