Stohs both can be obtained at the little professor bookstore. Abnormal psychology lab syllabus abnormal lab syllabus page 2 as a student in this course, you will be immersed in every step of the process, and will come away with a solid foundation in research in abnormal and clinical psychology, which is necessary for graduate training. Student is able to define what behaviors are abnormal and how such definitions developed. Below is a sketch of the abnormal psychology syllabus modeled on a 26week course. Although there is obviously a great deal of behaviour that. Liberty university does not necessarily endorse specific personal, religious, philosophical, or political positions found in these. We will discuss diagnostic issues and methods used to study psychopathology. Christian fellowship club bible study club coalition. Although a variety of perspectives are presented throughout the course, the emphasis is on current scientific research and theory underlying abnormal psychology.
The following is the link for the abnormal psychology oer but together by the psychology departments and it includes multiple sources of information including videos. However, it is expected that students are checking blackboard and their nvcc email at least once per week to stay current with the course, stay informed about announcements, and submit work on time. Students will explain the typical experiences of individuals with disabilities. Abnormal psychology gsw by judy grissett and marianna. For film suggestions, please refer to the psychology and films links section below in the syllabus. The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to mental disorders in adult humans.
Follow the instructions outlined in each section, for which parts of the oer to study for assignments and quizzes. Positive psychology 3 credits, u of i download the psyc 360 syllabus. Psy 212 formerly ss 233 abnormal psychology this course is designed to produce an understanding of the etiologies, characteristics, diagnoses, treatments and prognoses of a variety of exceptionalities that have limiting effects on human potential 3 credits. This is a fully online course, meaning that all of the course work will be conducted online. Why do people have difficulties enjoying life and why do they experience sustained. Abnormal psychology 3 credits, u of i download the psyc 311 syllabus. Abnormal psychology yale summer session yale university. The second part of the assignment is the syllabus quiz which you. Abnormal psychology has a broader range than the average layperson is aware of. For literary works, there are plenty of choices, both classical and modern, and you may want to do a websearch for specifics.
Baylor university, baylor sciences building, awing, room 331 office hours. Abnormal psychology psych x146 uc berkeley extension. Access to canvas for messages, class resources, and quizzes. Abnormal psychology has been evaluated and recommended for 3 semester hours and may be transferred to over 2,000 colleges and universities. Learn to recognize abnormal behavior when it occurs, understand what promotes. Northwestern connecticut community college course syllabus course title. Historical and contemporary views of abnormal behavior. For each course credit students should expect to spend an additional two hours outside of class studying or working on class assignments. Description psy 212 formerly ss 233 abnormal psychology this course is designed to produce an understanding of the etiologies, characteristics, diagnoses. Developmental psychology 3 credits, u of i download the psyc 305 syllabus. Review the historical explanations of mental illness. This course provides an overview of the field of abnormal psychology.
This grants collection for abnormal psychology was created under a round ten alg textbook transformation grant. Course evaluation is based on performance on exams, quizzes, discussion board responses, and. Hence, for a threecredit course, this means about six hours per week of work outside of class. The science and treatment of psychological disorders, edition. Topics covered include the difficulty in defining normal and abnormal behavior, critical. Topics covered include defining abnormal psychological functioning, assessment and diagnosis, and the major categories of psychopathology as presented in dsm5. Syllabus for abnormal psychology psyc 170 summer session 1.
Contemporary and legal issues in abnormal psychology. Spring 2015 class meets on wednesday evenings from 7. Downloadable version main view syllabus psy 212 om. The access code for supplemental materials is recommended but not required. This sample can be adapted based on your course schedule. Discuss abnormal behavior and the associated stigma.
Corresponds to a onesemester course in abnormal psychology. Yale university department of psychology abnormal psychology. Pdf abnormal psychology syllabus spring 2019 christopher bell. Do not use the first edition because it is organized according to the dsm ivtr, which has been replaced by the dsm 5. Affordable learning georgia grants collections are intended to provide faculty with the frameworks to quickly implement or revise the same materials as a textbook transformation grants team, along with the aims and lessons learned from project teams during the implementation process. Student is able to explain the biological, psychological, and sociocultural causes of abnormality. It includes discussion of psychological research and practice as it relates to mental health and psychological functioning, as well as legal and ethical issues.
Some but not all of these will be utilized in for our class. Identify the main theoretical approaches to abnormal behavior today. Click the name of the course below to find syllabi, lecture notes, and more. Abnormal psychology psychology 350 fall 2018 mwf 1050 pg242 heidi kraft. Riley, phd baylor university neuroscience office location. The above resources provides information consistent with the latest research regarding the subject area. Syllabus for psy 215 nova online template abnormal. Abnormal psychology undergraduate psychology major. This course is designed to acquaint students with the diagnostic system and processes as used in the american mental health system.
Access to tjc email system access to computer with internet connection periodically for assignments. Abnormal psychology 3 credits, u of i download the psyc 311. Practitioners need a thorough understanding of the risks of suicide and substance abuse to help identify their underlying causes, such as. Abnormal psychology gsw by judy grissett and marianna baykina. Students are responsible for keeping up with assignments and changes to syllabus schedule. It concerns itself with a variety of mental and emotional disorders including, but not limited to, depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, alcoholism, drug abuse, sexual addictions, deviations and abuse, obsessive compulsive disorders, and schizophrenia. Students will outline the effects of culture on diagnosis and mental illness. Azusa pacific university college psychology and sociology applied psychology apsy285 abnormal psychology apsy285. Affordable learning georgia grants collections are intended to provide faculty with the frameworks to quickly implement or revise the same materials as a textbook transformation grants team, along with the aims and lessons learned from project teams during the implementation. Understand issues of stigma and cultural differences. Syllabus for abnormal psychology harvard university. Abnormal psychology is the branch of psychology that deals with studying, explaining and treating abnormal behaviour. Course description a survey course covering the conceptualization, description, etiology, assessment, and treatment of the psychological disorders defined in the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, 5th edition.
Desire2learn d2l is the colleges course management system which includes a gradebook function allowing students access to their grades in order to receive timely and meaningful feedback on their progress in the course at any time. Evaluate psychological research that is, theories andor studies relevant to the study of abnormal behaviour. Abnormal psychology syllabi example mckendree university. Psychology 220 abnormal psychology syllabus spring quarter 2016 5 credits prerequisite. Practitioners need a thorough understanding of the risks of suicide and substance abuse to help identify their underlying causes, such as anxiety and depression. Abnormal psychology is concerned with identifying, understanding, and treating psychological disorders. Syllabus for psy 215 nova online template abnormal psychology. Student can explain the major methods of assessment used by mental health professionals to. Abnormal psychology will take a final exam wholly comprised of items related to abnormal psychology. Psyc 2320 is included in the psychology field of study. The two most common cases of abnormal psychology that practitioners in the helping professions industry encounter are substance abuse and suicide. Identify concept of normal and abnormal within the clinical psychology spectrum learn diagnostic criteria, as they have been updated through dsmv, for major psychological disorders apply knowledge in practice and being able to assess psychological problems in case examples. Psychology 220 abnormal psychology syllabus spring quarter. There is no official attendance policy for this course.
We will also examine a variety of mental disorders from several. Abnormal psychology lab syllabus rutgers university. Identify various diagnostic tools such as interviews, tests, and assessments. Learn to recognize abnormal behavior when it occurs, understand what promotes it and then know what steps can be taken to address it. If you miss information due to absence, it is your responsibility to obtain the information you missed via classmates or the professor outside of regular class time. View notes abnormal psychology syllabus fall 2018 1. I take attendance at the start of class using a sign in sheet, if you are not signed in, in your seat, have your phone put away, earbuds removed from you ears and ready for lecture you are marked as absent and that absence counts towards one of the four allowed absences in this course.
General psychology psy 1103 applying psychological science psy 13 abnormal psychology psy 4753 science vs. A comprehensive research report in apa format is due at the. Expectations for performance in an online course are the same as for a traditional course. Thomas email protected room 3014 course description the ap psychology course will introduce students to the systematic study of the behavioral and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Assumes knowledge of concepts typically learned in an introductory psychology course. Explain the various facets of abnormal behavior, such as atypical behavior, personally andor socially distressing thoughtsbehavior, and culturally deviant thoughtsbehavior. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with the major fields within psychology. Why it is so difficult to define abnormal behavior, and describe different approaches to such a definition. Department of psychology abnormal psychology psychology s180e summer 2019 jutta joormann, ph. Psychology 341 abnormal psychology course syllabus. You must have successfully completed psychology 101 introduction to psychology in order to have a background for the basic theories, concepts and language used in abnormal psychology. Student can explain the major methods of assessment used by mental health professionals to identify types of mental disorders. From work in the public policy sector to private relationships, having insight into and the understanding of normal and abnormal behavior is both useful and practical. Includes the historical background of abnormal psychology, the major conceptualizations, and the nature and description of psychological disorders, as well as their definitions, classifications, etiology, and major treatments.
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