Process Addictions/Impulse Disorders
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Description
This course will examine the addictive process as it is manifested in diverse social behaviors. Students will study similarities and differences of process/behavioral addictions, impulse control disorders, and compulsive behaviors. Focus will be on etiology, assessment, treatment, legal issues, and family issues. These various behaviors and disorders will include, but not be limited to the following: gambling, eating disorders, work, sex, compulsive buying, shoplifting, pyromania, and intermittent explosive disorder. The relationship of these disorders will be compared and contrasted with alcohol and other drug addictions.
Career
ACAD
Credits
Value
0
Max
2
Min
2
Course Count
1
Number Of Credits
2
Number Of Repeats
1
Repeatable
No
Generate Attendance
No
Auto Create
No
Code
LEC
Instructor Contact Hours
0
Default Section Size
35
Final Exam Type
Yes
Include in Dynamic Date Calc
Yes
LMS File Type
BKB
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Lecture
OEE Workload Hours
0
Optional Component
No
Workload Hours
2
Requisites
Free Form Requisites
Prerequisite: HUS 140 (C or better)