Abnormal Psychology introduces students to the scientific study of psychological disorders and dysfunctional behaviour. While the course surveys a broad selection of disorders, it focuses on the contributing factors, clinical presentation, and treatment implications of these selected disorders. At the same time, students will explore how biological, psychological, social and multicultural dimensions interact to cause a particular disorder.

CILO-1: Articulate the implications of DSM construct, etiology and criteria assumptions for defining abnormal behaviours. CILO-2: Recognize and define the common terms and the main mental disorders that are of interest in abnormal psychology. CILO-3: Recognize and describe the key characteristics of each abnormal behaviour category. CILO-4: Recognize and articulate the socio-cultural assumptions affecting mental disorders. CILO-5: Recognize and describe common treatment models for major disorders.