# PSYC 214 — Adult Abnormal Psychology (AUB) > PSYC 214 Adult Abnormal Psychology at American University of Beirut. 4.0/5 from 2 ratings · 5 student reviews · 39 shared files. Source: https://studiety.com/aub/course/1024 Retrieved: 2026-09-18 ## Facts - Course code: PSYC 214 - Title: Adult Abnormal Psychology - University: American University of Beirut (AUB) - Subject: Psychology - Department: Psychology - Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Sciences - Credits: 3 - Professors on record (3): Ghena Ismail, Ghina Ismail, Sarine Agopian ## Catalogue description An introduction to the research, history, and theories of abnormal behavior in adults and a critical examination of the definition, classification, prevalence, etiology and treatment of adult abnormal behavior. Topics covered include anxiety, post-traumatic stress, depression, mania, borderline personality, substance abuse, schizophrenia, and sexual abnormalities. ## Quick answers ### What is PSYC 214 at AUB? PSYC 214 Adult Abnormal Psychology is a 3-credit course at American University of Beirut (AUB), in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. An introduction to the research, history, and theories of abnormal behavior in adults and a critical examination of the definition, classification, prevalence, etiology and treatment of adult abnormal behavior. ### How many credits is PSYC 214? PSYC 214 Adult Abnormal Psychology is worth 3 credits at AUB. ### Is PSYC 214 hard? Students rate PSYC 214 4.0 out of 5 overall, from 2 ratings. ### Who teaches PSYC 214 at AUB? Studiety has 3 professors on record for PSYC 214: Ghena Ismail, Ghina Ismail, Sarine Agopian. Sections change every term, so check the registrar for who is teaching now. ### What are the prerequisites for PSYC 214? PSYC 214 lists 2 prerequisites: PSYC 101 Freshman Introduction to Psychological Science, PSYC 201 Introduction to Psychological Sciences. ### Are there past papers for PSYC 214? Yes — 39 files for PSYC 214 have been shared by AUB students on Studiety, including exams, quizzes, syllabi and notes. They are free to download with a student account. ## Student ratings - Overall: 4.0/5 from 2 ratings ## Prerequisites - [PSYC 101 — Freshman Introduction to Psychological Science](https://studiety.com/aub/course/797) - [PSYC 201 — Introduction to Psychological Sciences](https://studiety.com/aub/course/671) ## Shared course material 39 files shared by students. Free to download after signing up. - Test Banks: 39 ## Student reviews 5 of 5 reviews by students who took the course. Any review carried over from elsewhere is marked with its source on its own line. - **5/5 · 2023-04** — Sarine Agopian is highly recommended for PSYC 214; she is considered great across all her courses, and the material is interesting, making it a good psychology minor elective. - **3/5 · 2022-08** — PSYC 214 with Sarine Agopian is dense but more manageable than the alternative. - **2020-04** — If you're interested in learning about mental disorders, the course is interesting - **2020-04** — Her exams are too hard and her teaching method is a little bit boring - **2020-04** — super interesting course but i didn't like the instructor, her exams are horrible ## See also - [All Psychology courses at AUB](https://studiety.com/aub/subject/psychology.md) - [Every AUB subject](https://studiety.com/aub/subjects.md) --- From Studiety (https://studiety.com/), an independent, student-run course guide. Not affiliated with or endorsed by any university. Reviews are the opinions of individual students.