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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

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Oct 1, 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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Oct 15, 2021

V​ery clearly set out and orgainsed course. Loved the supplementry reading. An excellent course thank you!

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By Joanne T

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Oct 8, 2022

loved the videos, clear well written

at least one of the readings provided support for the basics of each module

the videos on the foundations of empathy series were very helpful and insightful

the quiz questions were clear and covered important material

By Larry H

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Mar 22, 2023

Some of the readings were difficult for a beginner.

I had trouble navigating the website to continue were I left off.

By Xan S

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Jul 12, 2022

Well organized course and content felt up to date and progressive.

By Aditi M

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Sep 25, 2024

that was very helpful to know different things in this course

By AVANI R

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Mar 31, 2024

very good course. i get lot of informations from this course.

By Esther A S

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Sep 11, 2024

Truly informative. Thank you!

By Arup B

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Oct 7, 2025

Great Leaning

By Asmar A

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Oct 18, 2023

a bit hard

By Koh L (

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Oct 30, 2022

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By Rory J

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Apr 6, 2024

While the information was interesting, the instructor sat at a desk and lectured from behind her computer - a psychologist talking from behind a black screen covering all but her head, neck and necklace. Hardly a model of empathy or connectedness for a psychology topic. The quizzes covered some important information and some unimportant factoids. e.g. Remembering the percentage of NYers vs. others in the U.S. suffering from PTSD after the events of 9-11 hardly grows one's knowledge of the condition.

By ANTUANE W M

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Mar 1, 2023

I assumed that this course was free for me, because I sent an application letter and my application was accepted, everything is fine, I could take the exams but now I can't, and when I try, they say that I have to pay. What happened, I wonder. I wait for an answer.

By MARZIYEH Z

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Nov 3, 2023

I can not complete it yet. I need to complete it. I have to prepare it for mu university so if it possible help me to finish this course .