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Psychopathology
PSY 18

Course Information

Description

Introduction to the study of psychological dysfunction. Focuses on abnormal behavior as it relates to the definition, etiology, and treatment of major symptom domains. This course will emphasize critical evaluation of the causes and mechanisms of mental illness, with special attention paid to how these disorders present clinically.

Course Notes

Formerly named "Abnormal Psychology". This course counts toward foundational requirements for Psychology and should be taken before courses at the 1000 level or higher.

School Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits 4
Cross Reg

Available for Harvard Cross Registration

Department Psychology
Course Component Lecture
Subject Psychology
Grading Basis FAS Letter Graded
Course Requirements Pre-Req: SLS20 or PSY1 or Psychology AP=5 or Psychology IB=7 or Psyc S-1
General Education N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data N/A
Divisional Distribution Social Sciences
Course Level Primarily for Undergraduate Students