Abnormal Psychology
Courses
- Abnormal Psychology
- Academic Writing
- Academic Writing II: Writing about Literature
- Advanced Topics in Mathematics
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Astronomy
- Environmental Science
- FUNdamentals of Chemistry
- Java for Video Games
- Mathematical Problem Solving
- Molecules, Proteins, and Genes: Building Blocks of Biology
- Nanotechnology
- Plugged In: Media Studies in the 21st Century
- Screenwriting
- Short Fiction Workshop
- Short Fiction Workshop II
- Social Psychology
Score Requirements: (Score Table 2)
About the Course: This course is designed to provide an introduction to a wide variety of psychological disorders and related theoretical concepts. We will review diagnostic criteria, possible causes, the variety of treatments available for each class of disorders discussed, and current controversies associated with particular disorders and with the field in general. The course is designed to give students the opportunity to learn diagnostic criteria, apply them critically, evaluate cases from a number of different perspectives, and conceptualize basic treatment options.
About the Instructors: David and Lindy Norman both hold undergraduate and M.A.T. degrees from Duke University. A long-time social studies teacher, David is an adjunct history professor with the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in US History and he teaches AP Psychology. Lindy has taught 8 years in the social studies from 6th grade-12th grade. She also taught AP Psychology before moving to a position as mentor for beginning teachers.
Instructor(s) subject to change.