PSYC 2050 - Abnormal Psychology

Academic Division:

Liberal Arts

Academic Discipline:

Psychology

Course Coordinator: Dan McCool
Assistant Dean: Steve Haynes PhD

3 Credit(s)
This course will examine the definition, classification, origin, and treatment of abnormal behavior. Categories of disorders discussed will include personality, anxiety, mood, somatoform, dissociative, sexual, psychotic, developmental- related and addictive disorders. Research methodology in abnormal psychology, historical perspective, the assessment process, ethical issues and use of the DSM will also be emphasized. Please note outcomes are written to ODHE (Ohio Department of Higher Education) standards using ODHE language. Ohio Articulation Number OSS017. UG

3 Lecture Hour(s);

Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take PSYC 1010 ;

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met All listed assignments are graded
Communication – Written	Mental Disorder Analysis at the end of the term
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Computation

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Describe and evaluate the historical and cultural viewpoints as well as current theoretical views of psychological disorders.	Written assignments, class activities, and exams (On Textbook Chapter content Corresponding to identified topics), to occur regularly throughout the semester.
2. Compare and contrast the symptoms of psychological disorders with non-pathological behaviors	Written assignments, class activities, and exams (On Textbook Chapter content Corresponding to identified topics), to occur regularly throughout the semester.
3. Describe the clinical picture and discuss clinical assessment of each of the major psychological disorders (e.g. anxiety, somatoform, mood, personality, and psychotic disorders as well as addictions) using the DSM for reference.	Written assignments, class activities, and exams (On Textbook Chapter content Corresponding to identified topics), to occur regularly throughout the semester.
4. Evaluate the relevance of current and past research within clinical and counseling psychology.	Written assignments, class activities, and exams (On Textbook Chapter content Corresponding to identified topics), to occur regularly throughout the semester.
5. Distinguish myths and misconceptions from facts regarding psychological illness and therapy and apply facts to understanding of diagnosis, etiology, prognosis, and treatment of psychological disorders	Written assignments, class activities, and exams (On Textbook Chapter content Corresponding to identified topics), to occur regularly throughout the semester.
6. Evaluate ethical issues regarding treatment and current status of treatment resources	Written assignments, class activities, and exams (On Textbook Chapter content Corresponding to identified topics), to occur regularly throughout the semester.
7. Assess and critically analyze theories, research methods and findings (outcomes), and applications developed by psychologists and made available through textbooks, newspapers, professional and lay periodicals, and the internet.	Written assignments, class activities, and exams (On Textbook Chapter content Corresponding to identified topics), to occur regularly throughout the semester.

Topics:

History and Research Methods
Classification and Treatment
Assessment
Theoretical Perspectives
Anxiety Disorders
Somatoform Disorders, Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions and Dissociative Disorders
Sexual Disorders
Mood Disorders
Schizophrenia and Related Psychotic Disorders
Personality Disorders
Developmental Related Disorders
Substance Related Disorders
Ethical and Legal Issues

Assignments:
1. Assigned Readings

2.Class Activities

3.Written Assignments – A minimum of 3 written assignments will be given throughout the term. Students shall submit a total of at least 10 pages of written work in this course.

4.Exams – There will be a minimum of 4 exams during the semester. These exams will be of varying format which may include multiple choice, matching, short answer, and/or essay questions and will cover material from the text as well as from class lectures and discussions.

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

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