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May 03, 2026
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Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027
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PSY 218 Psychology of Disabilities Credits: (3)
This course will address factors that influence the adjustment of individuals with disabilities. Definitions of who is an individual with a disability, historical and cultural attitudes towards those individuals, and reactions of family members to the disabilities are explained. Included in the discussion are the laws affecting individuals with disabilities, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Prerequisite(s): PSY 103 .
SUNY Gen Ed Area(s): Social Sciences
Designation(s): Liberal Arts
Learning Outcomes
- Identify different groups of individuals with disabilities, their rights, and issues of concern.
- Describe the scientific methods used in psychological research on psychology of disabilities.
- Discuss the factors that influence the adjustment of individuals with disabilities and their families.
- Analyze the psychological theories, socio-cultural influences and historical changes that have led to the current emphasis on independent living for individuals with disabilities.
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