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About the Course

This course presents an overview of the major domains of abnormal psychology. The course is made up of 5 modules, the first of which provides an introduction to the field through discussions of the concept of psychological abnormality, assessment and classification, and the major models in use for understanding psychological abnormality. The remaining four modules provide overviews of major domains of abnormal psychology, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, stress and trauma-related disorders, and schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Lectures within each of these modules address symptoms and behaviors, epidemiology, causal theories, treatment interventions and multicultural findings and considerations. The course also seeks to assist participants with becoming more adept at noticing when a family member, friend, or colleague may be experiencing psychological distress, as well as develop the comfort level required for initiating an empathic, compassionate conversation with a person of concern. Toward this goal, the last lecture of each module is dedicated to the topic “Foundations of Empathy.” This course is not designed to assist participants with resolving their own experiences of psychopathology, nor it is intended to prepare participants to act as psychotherapists for distressed individuals in their personal lives....

Top reviews

EA

Sep 14, 2021

Esta realmente bien, es super interesante, pero al no entender muy bien el ingles se me dificulta muchisimo.

Ojalá mas adelantesepa vuestro idioma o el idioma mundial y pueda hacerlo.

SS

Sep 30, 2021

A really well thought thought course that benefitted me tremendously in understanding abnormal psychology. I look forward to learning more from the faculty members. Thank you once again!

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By Denise R

Sep 26, 2022

I have always been fascinated with different psychological disorders and trying to better understand them. The material was easy to understand and kept my attention.

By Natnael B

Jan 12, 2024

its a good course that informs all abnormal psychological disorder ,its a privilege to learn by this great teacher ,I am thankful.

By Shuchi M

Aug 25, 2024

Detailed course for beginners, very helpful. Makes one feel confident about learning skills which can improve someone's life!

By wambui M

May 14, 2022

This is a great course for anyone who is interested in psychology and also in learning more about different mental disorders.

By Mark P

Sep 20, 2022

Well structured to take you through abnormal psychology, it's treatment, and the broader context of mental illness.

By Valeriya V

Jun 26, 2023

I found this course very interesting and very informative. Videos and reading materials are clear and engaging.

By FatmaNur F

May 8, 2023

that was an amazing and informative course. everyone should know the information contained in this course.

By Olga Z

Feb 15, 2023

Excellent course! Very informative and professional. So far, no annoying peer reviews, just tests. Great!

By Habeeba W

Jun 15, 2022

Short but highly informative. Thouroughly enjoyed Professor Jennifer D'Andrea's lectures. Thank you!!

By Linda C S

Nov 8, 2023

I really enjoyed this course, was pretty hard, but just took a little more studying, learned a lot!

By ISIDORA S R

Jul 7, 2022

Its a good introduction, but if you already have knowledge about the topic, it may be too basic

By Jamal A

Feb 13, 2023

As a psychology student, this course played a crucial role to grasp my concepts in depth.

By Gail G

Dec 18, 2022

It is a very thorough introductory course explained in ways that is easy to understand.

By Robert B S M M

Aug 25, 2022

Absolutely outstanding!...a very comprehensive course expertly presented. Thanks.

By Shreya j

Feb 5, 2023

Very insightful . Will continue doing the specialization and review it as well

By Krity M

May 13, 2023

it was a very useful course. thank you for putting thye course on coursera

By Himani C

Jul 16, 2022

One of the best courses for learning the basics of Abnormal Psychology!

By Ebony L (

Feb 21, 2024

Good, clear instructor, very interesting content. Thank you very much.

By yasir m

Sep 18, 2023

Most interesting and easy course I have taken so far Thank you so much

By Tri W M

Dec 29, 2022

This course helps me to refresh my knowledge about Abnormal Psychology

By Austin S

Mar 21, 2022

The course was very interesting and taught me a lot of new skills!

By Toni J W

Jun 7, 2022

Excellent course filled with great information. Very interesting!

By David

Feb 19, 2024

Excellent class. Great lectures, informative, and professional.

By Renz M R

Jun 14, 2022

Very Good and Informative Course about Psychology. Thank you

By Ren C

May 16, 2022

Excellent Course to help prepare me for my upcoming classes.