This specialization provides an introduction to the study of abnormal psychology, with a survey of various mental health concerns through both a modern and historical lens. It concludes with an opportunity to practice effecting behavioral change in your own life through an overview of scientifically-supported treatment strategies. The specialization is not intended to be a replacement for therapy, nor a replacement for formal psychiatric training, but - through a series of lectures, readings, and reflective projects - you will learn many of the basic tenets of how diagnosis and treatment have been applied throughout the existence of the discipline of psychology, how to empathically respond to people in distress, and some basic tools to make desired changes in your own life.
Some of the readings were difficult for a beginner. I had trouble navigating the website to continue were I left off.
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Exceptional easy to understand course on implementing behavior change
Well structured to take you through abnormal psychology, it's treatment, and the broader context of mental illness.
Extremely informative and easy to follow along, but the quiz has too many irrelevant questions
This course provided a useful framework and practical tools that will help me create behavioural change interventions.
Excellent course! Very informative and professional. So far, no annoying peer reviews, just tests. Great!
Such a good course, so thought enticing. I would recommend it, especially to those working in mental health.
Overall it was good but if she explain more details it would be better . then she talks like a robot then dont explain in details
The interactive content made it very easy to learn. The introduction to Abnormal Psychology was in-depth. The module on anxiety disorders was particularly interesting.
History of Mental Illness is very informative course
It was a decent course but, even with my speakers all the way up and close to my face, I had difficulty hearing the instructor. This is the only course I have had this issue with.
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I would like to say thank you so much to Jen D' Andrea, Director of Counseling and Psychological Services. I very love your voice and no doubt that I gained a lot of knowldege about Abnormal Psychology in this course. Thank you.
I did really enjoy reading the course's content and listening to the instructor. I do question, however, if the price for the certificate of this single course is worth it. Sadly, most information (except for the most interesting parts "Foundations of Empathy") are accessible on the university's website for free.
I, personally, enrolled in the Abnormal Psychology Specialisation, so I did not have to pay $40 for the certificate but will most likely pay $40 for the whole specialisation (finishing it in a month by doing some stuff everyday). I guess, I would feel less happy about the content, if I payed for each course individually.
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!
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.
The course is great! I love Ms. Jen's pacing! You'll truly learn a lot! :)
very comprehensive and touched a large variety of key topics
THANK YOU
I really enjoyed taking this course. The reading material was very accessible and structured. The lectures also provided a balanced and detailed view of the issues. Particularly, I loved the lectures of sociocultural and multicultural perspectives of Abnormal Psychology as they lean towards the political and economic causes of mental illness. All in all, a very well balanced course!
I absolutely loved this course. One thing I liked the most is that the reading materials were very complete. It made my understanding much better and I didnt feel lost at all while listening to the lectures. Overall, the course design and modules were perfect. The instructor talked clearly and explained things very well. I learned a lot. Thank you
The instructor was clear and concise, and the course materials and platform made learning a pleasure. One small thing I will note is the time estimate for the readings was on the short side. I read fast, but to really grasp the new concepts and information, I had to spend about twice the time stated.
Interesting intoductory course, I especially thought it was interesting that social/cultural differences can cause different experiences of PTSD and depression! Looking forward to learning about EMDR, just for curiosity!
The interactive content made it very easy to learn. The introduction to Abnormal Psychology was in-depth. The module on anxiety disorders was particularly interesting.
Thank you Dr. Jen for making us, students, knowledgeable about Abnormal Psychology. The foundations of empathy is amazing, and is my favorite.
Very clearly set out and orgainsed course. Loved the supplementry reading. An excellent course thank you!
very informative, and very good at convering a variety of topics throughout the course of a few weeks.
Really great course - thank you!
Excellent !!!
It is a useful course to have some idea about abnormalities in psychology. However, if you are seeking a little bit of deep information, it won't satisfy you. But, for me, as someone who doesn't have an idea of psychological abnormalities, it was a helpful, basic course. Also, the length of the course was ideal, it was not too short, and it was not too long. The lecturer's statements were clear and understandable, especially when it's considered I'm intermediate in English.
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.