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2013-2014 Argosy University Academic Catalog—Graduate Programs | Volume 4, Issue 2 
    
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PSY381 - Abnormal Psychology

3 credit hour(s)
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.