This course is designed to study the major psychological disorders, and how stress plays a role in their appearance and severity. The course uses case histories, lecture, movie excerpts, discussion, and extensive use of primary literature to explore the latest thinking in how our biology, psychology, and social environment intertwine to create mental illness and mental health. Prerequisite: PSYC 101WL or 101NL.
Instructor
Pamela Thacher
Semester:
Fall 2020
Course Code:
PSYC 317
Subject:
Psychology
Readings
Gratitude as a psychotherapeutic intervention
Location:
Online
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Relationship of childhood abuse and household dysfunction to many of the leading causes of death in adults: The adverse childhood experiences (ACE) study
Location:
Online
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