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Duration | 14 hours |
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Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Beginner |
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Credential | Certificate |
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- Course 1 of 3 in the Abnormal Psychology Specialization
- Beginner Level
- Approx. 14 hours to complete English Subtitles: English
Introduction to Abnormal Psychology at Coursera Course details
- 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
Introduction to Abnormal Psychology at Coursera Curriculum
Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
Assessment, Diagnosis, and Classification
The Biological Model
The Psychodynamic Model
The Cognitive Behavioral Model
The Humanistic Model
The Sociocultural Model
Good Mental Health
What is Abnormal Psychology?
Classifying Mental Disorders
Models of Abnormal Psychology
Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment
(YouTube) 5 Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms You Shouldn't Ignore
Open Reflection Question
Quiz #1
Mood Disorders: Depression and Mania
Introduction to Mood Disorders
Depressive and Bipolar Disorders
Models of Understanding Depressive and Bipolar Disorders
Treatment Interventions
Sociocultural and Multicultural Considerations
Active Listening and Core Supportive Skills, Part 1
Depressive and Bipolar Disorders
Supplemental Reading
Open Reflection Question
Quiz 2
Anxiety Disorders
Introduction to Anxiety Disorders
Major Anxiety Disorders
Models of Understanding Anxiety Disorders
Treatment Interventions
Sociocultural and Multicultural Considerations
Active Listening and Core Supportive Skills, Part 2
Anxiety Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
Supplemental Reading
Open Reflection Question
Quiz 3
Stress and Trauma-Related Disorders
Introduction to Stress and Trauma
Acute Stress Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Models for Understanding Acute Stress Disorder and PTSD
Treatment Interventions
Sociocultural and Multicultural Considerations
Noticing Another's Distress and Handling a Difficult Conversation
Stress and Trauma Disorders
Supplemental Reading
Open Reflection Question
Quiz 4
Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders
Introduction to Schizophrenia
Prevalence, Impact, and Related Disorders
Models for Understanding Schizophrenia
Treatment Interventions
Sociocultural and Multicultural Considerations
What If You Are Concerned about Suicide?
Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders
Supplemental Reading
Open Reflection Question
Quiz 5
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