An investigation into the efficacy claims of controversial assessment techniques, diagnoses, and forms of psychotherapy. Assessment of whether claims are empirically supported according to scientific as well as legal standards of evidence. The Commercialization of mental health treatments will also be addressed.

Prerequisite: Psychology 100 or Psychology 105.

.5 unit — Erdal

Offerings

Term	Block	Title	Instructor	Location	Student Limit/Available	Updated
Spring 2026	Block H	Science & Pseudoscience in	Kristi Erdal	TBA	25 / 21	05/20/2025