This module provides an introduction to psychological disorders. Key terms, such as psychopathology and psychological disorder, are defined. The process of diagnosis is discussed and the two dominant diagnostic schemes in mental health are explained. Finally, cultural issues in diagnosis are identified.

This module will introduce you to the nature of trauma, explain what differentiates trauma from stress, and talk about the three different types of trauma.

This module will provide information about two of the stress disorders: acute stress disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder. In it, you will learn about what these disorders are, how they are diagnosed, the rates at which different groups are diagnosed with the disorders, the factors that make the disorders more or less severe, and how the disorders are best treated.

In addition to acute stress disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder, trauma can lead to a variety of dissociative disorders. This module explains the nature of these disorders, how they are diagnosed, and how they may arise from traumatic experiences.

This module will help you review the important concepts of the course and prepare you for the cumulative quiz. The module is broken down by learning objective, with each lesson containing key takeaways and key terms relevant to that learning objective.

This module contains a quiz covering all of the material in this course. It will count for 30% of your total course grade, so make sure you’ve reviewed the material well. Good luck!

This module contains a glossary, course references and contributors, and additional APA student resources.