An interdisciplinary approach to understanding abnormal (maladaptive) behavior emphasizing the crucial roles of learning and life stressors in the development and maintenance of abnormal behaviors. The clinical characteristics, causal factors and treatments of maladaptive behavior patterns are examined, including the areas of assessment, therapy and prevention. Students will also learn to identify and evaluate the accuracy of psychological disorders as depicted in popular media. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 202.