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Assignment:

Let us take stock of and review what we learned in the course so far. Have the objectives of the course been fulfilled as described in the syllabus? Answer yes or no. Are you able to do all of the following? (see the list below) If not, then please describe any of the objectives that you think we did NOT accomplish. Why not?

1. Distinguish between normal and abnormal behavior
2. Be familiar with the DSM approach to diagnosing psychological disorders
3. Understand the role of psychological assessment in diagnosis and treatment
4. Apply current diagnostic classification systems
5. Understand perspectives on etiology and treatment
6. Appreciate how research (evidence base) informs understanding of abnormal psychology
7. Be familiar with ethical, legal, and professional issues relevant to abnormal psychology
8. Understand society's attitudes and stigma associated with mental illness
9. Appreciate how cultural competence is important to abnormal psychology