PSYC 3500

Examination of the realm of abnormal behaviour and experiences, their causes, developmental course, and treatments. Historical perspectives on abnormality; a wide range of psychopathologies currently included in the DSM; major theoretical perspectives that attempt to explain mental illness; and approaches to altering abnormal behaviour. Prerequisite(s): Psychology 2110 AND Psychology 2330 AND Psychology 2650 AND One of [Neuroscience 2610 and Neuroscience 2620] or Neuroscience 2600 (prior to 2022/2023) AND One of Psychology 2030, Sociology 2130, Statistics 1770, or Psychology 3450/Health Sciences 3450 Equivalent: Psychology 2505 (prior to 2020/2021); Psychology 3850 (Topics in Abnormal Psychology) (prior to 2020/2021) Substantially Similar: Addictions Counselling 3150 (prior to 2022/2023); Health Sciences 3150; Psychology 3150/Addictions and Mental Health Counselling 3150