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Abnormal psychology as liberating art and science
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Abnormal psychology as liberating art and science

Jane S Halonen
Journal of social and clinical psychology, Vol.24(1), pp.41-50
01/2005
Web of Science ID: WOS:000227157200006

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Abstract

Perhaps nowhere in the undergraduate psychology curriculum are students more motivated to learn the content and skills than in abnormal psychology. In this article, I examine the unique learning opportunities provided by abnormal psychology. I identify three contrasting pedagogical approaches for teaching this course and advocate the model that develops broad liberal arts skills in a science context.

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