| 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 4688 is a video class. The initial class meeting will be held on |
| Saturday, 1/24, 10:30AM - 12:00PM in Room 730. Additional class meetings |
| will be 2/28, 4/4, & 5/9, 1-4PM in Room 730. Video programs may be viewed |
| at the College Learning Center at no charge or may be rented at |
| www.actmedia.org or 1-800-745-5480. |
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