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.
SS
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!
AS
very informative, and very good at convering a variety of topics throughout the course of a few weeks.
ER
Great source of information. I wish the view of the instructor was not blocked by her laptop.
DR
I have always been fascinated with different psychological disorders and trying to better understand them. The material was easy to understand and kept my attention.
DD
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.
E
Very clearly set out and orgainsed course. Loved the supplementry reading. An excellent course thank you!
IR
Its a good introduction, but if you already have knowledge about the topic, it may be too basic
HW
Short but highly informative. Thouroughly enjoyed Professor Jennifer D'Andrea's lectures. Thank you!!
SM
Detailed course for beginners, very helpful. Makes one feel confident about learning skills which can improve someone's life!
JA
As a psychology student, this course played a crucial role to grasp my concepts in depth.
AI
The material is easy and understandable , and the professor is proficient in delivering the content in a smooth and comprehensible manner. Thank you for the excellent effort."
LH
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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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
Hello everyone.
I will say it briefly and clearly. You surprised me in a very positive way. Difficult course material, a lot of information on the names of diseases and disorders, a lot of percentages and similar concepts of disorders, a lot of information regarding the establishment of treatment, but all in all the course material was presented clearly, concisely, unobtrusively and at no time did it go into the unnecessary backwaters of the lecturer's personal thinking rather, it held onto its strongholds in what abnormal psychology is and what disorders and mental illnesses it contains. As indicated in the first module of this course, it is very difficult to precisely determine what is normal and what is abnormal. Your guiding thought was to clarify, to give insight, not to confuse, not to burden, but still to have basic guidelines about what abnormal psychology is....
Therefore, only praise for this course and of course I will continue to another course of Specialization in Abnormal Psychology.
If I had to rate this introductory course and give a rating of 1-5 stars, I give Introducing to Abnormal Psychology 7 stars just like the best equipped hotel because it was this introductory approach to Abnormal Psychology that gave me the motivation to go and study further in History of mental illnesses (the second part of the specialization) and to get to what is the most interesting Creating Behavioral Change (the third course of the specialization).
So my rating for this course is: 7 *******
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.
Good overview of major mental disorders but doesn't cover the full array of disorders in the DSM even from a high level.