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2012-2013 Argosy University Academic Catalog—Graduate Programs | Volume 3, Issue 4 
    
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PSY381 - Abnormal Psychology


This course focuses on biopsychosocial models of psychological disorders and maladaptive patterns of behavior. Human behaviors are examined within the framework of the DSM-IV TR classification system. Students explore multicultural views of human behavior and potential ethical dilemmas associated with classifying or describing behavior as pathological or maladaptive.