PSY 270 - Understanding Psychology Through Film

1. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to use portrayals in popular film/video to:
2. Identify and discuss major psychological concepts.
3. Compare differences between functional/dysfunctional behavior and relationships in individuals, couples, families, and other social groups.
4. Discuss legal and ethical issues associated with abnormal behavior.
5. Compare and contrast major counseling and treatment techniques used with individuals, couples, families and other groups for abnormal behavior, mental disorders and substance abuse.
6. Compare and contrast basic methods for studying human development across the life span.