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ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
Country - Partner Institution - Programs:	Ghana - University of Ghana, Legon - 'Univ. of Ghana'
UC Course Subject	Psychology
Number & Suffix:	113
Full UC Title:	ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
Transcript Title:	ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
UC QTR Units - Division:	4.0 - Upper Division
Course Description:	This course introduces a wide range of psychological disturbances in humans. Focus is on abnormal behaviors in society and their underlying causes. Topics: definition and concepts of abnormal behavior; historical perspective of abnormal behavior and treatment in Europe and Africa; modern perspective of abnormal behavior; theories and models of abnormal behavior; anxiety disorder and treatment; defense mechanisms; dissociative disorders; mood disorders and treatment; sexual dysfunction; sexual deviant behaviors; substance related disorders; childhood disorders; research methods in abnormal behavior; mental illness and the law; and ethical issues. Texts: R.P. Halgin and S.K Witbourne, ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY; R. J. Comer R.J., ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY; and various journals.
Language of Instruction:	English
Partner Title:	ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
Partner University Department:	Psychology
Partner University Course Number:	PSYC338