PSYC 360

Psychological Disorders of Adulthood

Units: 1.5, Hours: 3-0

Examines theory and research related to an understanding of psychological disorders of adulthood. Topics include mood and anxiety related disorders, personality disorders, substance abuse and dependence, schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, and cognitively based disorders. Topics will be discussed in terms of biological, learning, developmental, humanistic, and cross-cultural perspectives.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 360, 430.

Formerly: half of 430

Prerequisites: 100A, 100B, 201, 215A.

Pre- or corequisites: Recommended: 361 or volunteer experience with a community agency.

Undergraduate course in Psychology offered by the Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Social Sciences.