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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

MP

Sep 20, 2022

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

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Oct 14, 2021

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

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By Krity M

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May 13, 2023

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

By Mykhailo A

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Jun 7, 2025

Дуже структурована та послідовно подана інформація. Якісний базовий курс

By Himani C

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Jul 16, 2022

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

By Ebony L (

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Feb 21, 2024

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

By yasir m

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Sep 18, 2023

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

By Tri W M

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Dec 29, 2022

This course helps me to refresh my knowledge about Abnormal Psychology

By Austin S

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Mar 21, 2022

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

By Toni J W

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Jun 7, 2022

Excellent course filled with great information. Very interesting!

By David

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Feb 19, 2024

Excellent class. Great lectures, informative, and professional.

By Renz M R

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Jun 14, 2022

Very Good and Informative Course about Psychology. Thank you

By Ren C

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May 16, 2022

Excellent Course to help prepare me for my upcoming classes.

By Khairul B A

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Apr 19, 2022

Instructor is clear in her explanations and lectures.

By Rebecca M

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Jun 21, 2022

Very thourgh and clear in presentation. Thank you

By Mahrooz N

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Aug 8, 2024

the materials and the coach were great thank you

By Srishti S

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Dec 12, 2023

Gives great insights about abnormal psychology.

By Dr. R s

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Mar 16, 2022

it is amazing course with updated information

By Amber M C

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Apr 19, 2025

I really enjoyed the the class. Thank you.

By Alipbek A Z

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Apr 10, 2024

I like this problem to Abnormal Psychology

By Ruby W

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Sep 29, 2023

I enjoyed the Teacher and learned so much.

By Ayşegül G

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Jul 23, 2022

Thank you a lot for this wonderful course.

By Fenix H

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Feb 7, 2023

well-organized class with great materials

By Ana P M S A

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Jun 13, 2023

Excelente curso, muy completo y puntual.

By pamela c

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Mar 29, 2024

MOLTO COMPLETO SEMPLICE COMPRENSIBILE

By Deborah F

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Aug 9, 2022

Thoroughly enjoyed this course.

By burak ş

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Dec 2, 2022

It was amazing! Thank you.