PSYC 2234 Introduction to Psychopathology
This course provides an introduction to the field of psychopathology. Major topics include theoretical and empirical approaches to the study of psychopathology; assessment and diagnosis of abnormality; and psychological, behavioral, biological, and sociocultural characteristics of the major syndromes of psychopathology. Legal and ethical issues and current approaches to the treatment and prevention of psychological disorders will also be discussed.
Course overview
- Department
- Psychology and Neuroscience
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Fall, Every Spring
Catalog details
Requirements fulfilled
- Applied Psychology and Human Development: Major electives — any Psychology (PSYC) or Sociology (SOCY) course (no more than two electives from outside LSEHD) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Psychology B.A.: One course from the Developmental/Individual Differences cluster (3 credits) (Class of 2028 and After)
- Psychology B.S.: One course from the Developmental/Individual Differences cluster (3 credits) (Class of 2028 and After)
- Psychology B.A. (Class of 2027 and Before): Three 2000-level courses — Psychopathology area (Class of 2027 and Before)
- Psychology B.S. (Class of 2027 and Before): Three 2000-level courses — Psychopathology area (Class of 2027 and Before)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.48 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.48 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 13
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Michael Mookie Manalili | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.1 | 1–3 hrs/week | 47 of 59 |
| Fall 2025 | Kelly Kane | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 1–3 hrs/week | 38 of 47 |
| Summer 2025 | Michael Mookie Manalili | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.0 | 4–6 hrs/week | 8 of 11 |
| Spring 2025 | Kelly Kane | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 1–3 hrs/week | 42 of 56 |
| Spring 2025 | Michael Mookie Manalili | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.4 | 1–3 hrs/week | 56 of 60 |
| Fall 2024 | Kelly Kane | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 1–3 hrs/week | 20 of 32 |
| Summer 2024 | Michael Mookie Manalili | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 7–9 hrs/week | 9 of 14 |
| Spring 2024 | Michael Mookie Manalili | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.2 | 1–3 hrs/week | 47 of 60 |
| Summer 2023 | Marilee Ogren | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 of 16 |
| Spring 2023 | Martino Ongis | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 1–3 hrs/week | 70 of 95 |
| Fall 2022 | Martino Ongis | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 1–3 hrs/week | 33 of 43 |
| Summer 2022 | Marilee Ogren | 5.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | — | 4–6 hrs/week | 1 of 9 |
| Spring 2022 | Marilee Ogren | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.6 | — | 36 of 73 |
| Fall 2021 | Marilee Ogren | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4–6 hrs/week | 44 of 70 |
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Instructors
Sections
- Section 01
- Section 01
- Section 01