Middlebury

PSYC 0224

Psychological Disorders

Psychological Disorders
What makes an individual “abnormal”? Under what circumstances do mental health professionals classify emotions, thoughts, or behaviors as “disordered”? In this course, we will explore these questions with attention to their historical, theoretical, ethical, and diagnostic implications. We will investigate various classes of disorders, like anxiety, mood, and psychotic disorders, with a focus on their causes and treatments. Throughout, we will aim to appreciate the complexities and uncertainties surrounding diagnosis, and to recognize and challenge common assumptions about psychological disorders. In addition to lecture, the course will include discussions of current and controversial topics, and occasional demonstrations, analysis of clinical case material, and/or role plays. (PSYC 0105; open to Psychology majors Environmental Studies/Conservation Psychology and undeclared majors only, open to seniors by waiver only) 3 hrs. lect./1 hr. disc.
Subject:
Psychology
Department:
Psychology
Division:
Social Sciences
Requirements Fulfilled:
SOC
Equivalent Courses:

Sections

Spring 2025

PSYC0224A-S25 Lecture
PSYC0224X-S25 Discussion
PSYC0224Y-S25 Discussion
PSYC0224Z-S25 Discussion

Fall 2024

PSYC0224A-F24 Lecture
PSYC0224Z-F24 Discussion

Spring 2024

PSYC0224A-S24 Lecture (Kimble)
PSYC0224X-S24 Discussion (Kimble)
PSYC0224Y-S24 Discussion (Kimble)

Fall 2023

PSYC0224A-F23 Lecture (Seehuus)
PSYC0224Z-F23 Discussion (Seehuus)

Spring 2023

PSYC0224A-S23 Lecture (Gurland)
PSYC0224X-S23 Discussion (Gurland)
PSYC0224Y-S23 Discussion (Gurland)

Fall 2022

PSYC0224A-F22 Lecture (Seehuus)
PSYC0224X-F22 Discussion (Seehuus)
PSYC0224Y-F22 Discussion (Seehuus)
PSYC0224Z-F22 Discussion (Seehuus)

Spring 2022

PSYC0224A-S22 Lecture (Kimble)
PSYC0224X-S22 Discussion (Kimble)
PSYC0224Y-S22 Discussion (Kimble)
PSYC0224Z-S22 Discussion (Kimble)

Fall 2021

PSYC0224A-F21 Lecture (Seehuus)
PSYC0224Y-F21 Discussion (Seehuus)
PSYC0224Z-F21 Discussion (Seehuus)

Spring 2021

PSYC0224A-S21 Lecture (Kimble)
PSYC0224Y-S21 Discussion (Kimble)
PSYC0224Z-S21 Discussion (Kimble)

Fall 2020

PSYC0224A-F20 Lecture (Kimble)
PSYC0224B-F20 Lecture (Nelson)
PSYC0224V-F20 Discussion (Nelson)
PSYC0224W-F20 Discussion (Nelson)
PSYC0224X-F20 Discussion (Kimble)
PSYC0224Y-F20 Discussion (Kimble)
PSYC0224Z-F20 Discussion (Kimble)

Spring 2020

PSYC0224A-S20 Lecture (Kimble)
PSYC0224Y-S20 Discussion (Kimble)
PSYC0224Z-S20 Discussion (Kimble)

Fall 2019

PSYC0224A-F19 Lecture (Seehuus)
PSYC0224Y-F19 Discussion (Seehuus)
PSYC0224Z-F19 Discussion (Seehuus)

Spring 2019

PSYC0224A-S19 Lecture (Seehuus)
PSYC0224Y-S19 Discussion (Seehuus)
PSYC0224Z-S19 Discussion (Seehuus)

Fall 2018

PSYC0224A-F18 Lecture (Kimble)
PSYC0224X-F18 Discussion (Kimble)
PSYC0224Y-F18 Discussion (Kimble)
PSYC0224Z-F18 Discussion (Kimble)

Spring 2018

PSYC0224A-S18 Lecture (Seehuus)
PSYC0224X-S18 Discussion (Seehuus)
PSYC0224Y-S18 Discussion (Seehuus)
PSYC0224Z-S18 Discussion (Seehuus)

Fall 2017

PSYC0224A-F17 Lecture (Kimble)
PSYC0224X-F17 Discussion (Kimble)
PSYC0224Y-F17 Discussion (Kimble)
PSYC0224Z-F17 Discussion (Kimble)

Spring 2017

PSYC0224A-S17 Lecture (Seehuus)
PSYC0224X-S17 Discussion (Seehuus)
PSYC0224Y-S17 Discussion (Seehuus)
PSYC0224Z-S17 Discussion (Seehuus)

Fall 2016

PSYC0224A-F16 Lecture (Kimble)
PSYC0224Y-F16 Discussion (Kimble)
PSYC0224Z-F16 Discussion (Kimble)

Spring 2016

PSYC0224A-S16 Lecture (Kimble)
PSYC0224X-S16 Discussion (Kimble)
PSYC0224Y-S16 Discussion (Kimble)
PSYC0224Z-S16 Discussion (Kimble)

Fall 2015

PSYC0224A-F15 Lecture (Seehuus)
PSYC0224Y-F15 Discussion (Seehuus)
PSYC0224Z-F15 Discussion (Seehuus)

Spring 2015

PSYC0224A-S15 Lecture (Basili)

Fall 2014

PSYC0224A-F14 Lecture (Kimble)
PSYC0224X-F14 Discussion (Kimble)
PSYC0224Y-F14 Discussion (Kimble)
PSYC0224Z-F14 Discussion (Kimble)

Spring 2014

PSYC0224A-S14 Lecture (Basili)

Fall 2013

PSYC0224A-F13 Lecture (Gurland)
PSYC0224Y-F13 Discussion (Gurland)
PSYC0224Z-F13 Discussion (Gurland)

Spring 2013

PSYC0224A-S13 Lecture (Kimble)
PSYC0224X-S13 Discussion (Kimble)
PSYC0224Y-S13 Discussion (Kimble)
PSYC0224Z-S13 Discussion (Kimble)

Fall 2012

PSYC0224A-F12 Lecture (Gurland)
PSYC0224Y-F12 Discussion (Gurland)
PSYC0224Z-F12 Discussion (Gurland)

Spring 2012

PSYC0224A-S12 Lecture (Collado)

Fall 2011

PSYC0224A-F11 Lecture (Gurland)
PSYC0224X-F11 Discussion (Gurland)
PSYC0224Y-F11 Discussion (Gurland)
PSYC0224Z-F11 Discussion (Gurland)

Spring 2011

PSYC0224A-S11 Lecture (Gurland)
PSYC0224X-S11 Discussion (Gurland)
PSYC0224Y-S11 Discussion (Gurland)
PSYC0224Z-S11 Discussion (Gurland)

Fall 2010

PSYC0224A-F10 Lecture (Kimble)
PSYC0224Y-F10 Discussion (Kimble)
PSYC0224Z-F10 Discussion (Kimble)

Spring 2010

PSYC0224A-S10 Lecture (Kimble)
PSYC0224X-S10 Discussion (Kimble)
PSYC0224Y-S10 Discussion (Kimble)
PSYC0224Z-S10 Discussion (Kimble)

Fall 2009

PSYC0224A-F09 Lecture (Gurland)
PSYC0224Y-F09 Discussion (Gurland)
PSYC0224Z-F09 Discussion (Gurland)

Spring 2009

PSYC0224A-S09 Lecture (Jordan)

Fall 2008

PSYC0224A-F08 Lecture (Basili)

Spring 2008

PSYC0224A-S08 Lecture (Kimble)
PSYC0224Y-S08 Discussion (Kimble)
PSYC0224Z-S08 Discussion (Kimble)

Fall 2007

PSYC0224A-F07 Lecture (Gurland)
PSYC0224X-F07 Discussion (Gurland)
PSYC0224Y-F07 Discussion (Gurland)
PSYC0224Z-F07 Discussion (Gurland)

Spring 2007

PSYC0224A-S07 Lecture (Gurland)
PSYC0224X-S07 Discussion (Gurland)
PSYC0224Y-S07 Discussion (Gurland)
PSYC0224Z-S07 Discussion (Gurland)

Fall 2006

PSYC0224A-F06 Lecture (Kimble)
PSYC0224Y-F06 Discussion (Kimble)
PSYC0224Z-F06 Discussion (Kimble)

Spring 2006

PSYC0224A-S06 Lecture (Gurland)
PSYC0224Y-S06 Discussion (Gurland)
PSYC0224Z-S06 Discussion (Gurland)

Fall 2005

PSYC0224A-F05 Lecture (Kimble)
PSYC0224Y-F05 Discussion (Kimble)
PSYC0224Z-F05 Discussion (Kimble)

Spring 2005

PSYC0224A-S05 Lecture (Gurland)
PSYC0224X-S05 Discussion (Gurland)
PSYC0224Y-S05 Discussion (Gurland)
PSYC0224Z-S05 Discussion (Gurland)

Fall 2004

PSYC0224A-F04 Lecture (Kimble)
PSYC0224Y-F04 Discussion (Kimble)
PSYC0224Z-F04 Discussion (Kimble)

Spring 2004

PSYC0224A-S04 Lecture (Jordan)

Fall 2003

PSYC0224A-F03 Lecture (Jordan)