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Unit number:     PSY 255   

Unit title:           Psychological Problems of Adulthood

Credit value:      3 credits 

Description:        This course offers an introduction to the main psychological problems of adulthood such as depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, addiction, schizophrenia and sexual/marital problems.  No previous knowledge of psychology is necessary and basic information about psychological concepts is given. Each group of disorders is presented in terms of  symptoms, theories, research findings and applicable therapies. Because the set text contains chapters by experts in different areas, the student will receive authoritative clinical and academic information.

Key textbook:   

Champion, Lorna and Power, Mick (editors).  Adult Psychological problems: An Introduction (second edition).

Published 2000; reprinted 2002. European publisher: Psychology Press.  US and Canadian publisher: Taylor and Francis Inc.

[This course is regularly updated as new editions of the textbook become available, but some time may elapse between publication and update. Please revisit this page for updates.]

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