Who decides what is normal or abnormal behavior? This course will address human mental distress and abnormal behavior, emphasizing cultural and sociopolitical contexts. Symptoms, causes, treatment, assessment, classification, and diagnosis of various psychological disorders will be addressed from a strengths-oriented perspective. The biological, psychological, social, and sociocultural factors involved in the development of various psychological disorders will be examined. Research related to psychological disorders' etiology and current treatments' efficacy will be presented.
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