| Course Description |
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| An introduction to the branch of psychology that studies and treats mental |
| illness and psychological disorders. Areas of study include the diagnosis, |
| treatment, and the social, environmental, and biological factors involved |
| in psychopathology. Specific topics include: stress; anxiety disorders; |
| psychosomatic illness; personality disorders; substance abuse disorders; |
| sexual disorders; depression; bipolar illness; schizophrenia; eating |
| disorders; childhood disorders; treatment; prevention; and mental illness |
| in society. |
| Additional Information |
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| Section 0644 is a video course. Mandatory orientation will be Saturday, |
| 8/23, 9 AM - 12 PM in the Theater, Ukiah campus. Additional class meetings |
| will be 9/27, 11/1, & 12/6, 1-4 PM, Room 9110. Contact www.actmedia.org or |
| 1-800-745-5480 to rent DVD's or videos, or pay for live streaming (high |
| speed Internet connection required). |