Course Description
This course will cover the major topics of abnormal behavior: diagnosis, assessment, theories of abnormal behavior, methods of treatment, and prevention. Some sections of this course are taught in the computer lab; computer literacy skills are recommended. AAS: Social and behavioral science elective. IAI: PSY 905 Psychology.
Prerequisite(s)
PSYC 1813 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply psychological concepts to the real world
- Evaluate research methods
- Understand the history of abnormal behavior
- Understand diagnosis and assessment
- Understand the major perspectives of abnormal psychology
- Understand the legal and ethical issues pertaining to psychological studies
- Understand mental health conditions
General Education Distribution Area
Social and Behavioral Science
Topical Outline
1. History of Abnormal Psychology
2. Research Methods
3. Models of Abnormality
4. Clinic Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment
5. Anxiety and OCD
6. Disorders of Trauma and Stress
7. Depressive and Bipolar Disorders
8. Disorders Featuring Somatic Symptoms
9. Eating Disorders
10. Substance Use and Addictive Disorders
11. Sexual Disorders
12. Gender Variations
13. Schizophrenia
14. Personality Disorders
15. Disorders of the Lifespan
2. Research Methods
3. Models of Abnormality
4. Clinic Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment
5. Anxiety and OCD
6. Disorders of Trauma and Stress
7. Depressive and Bipolar Disorders
8. Disorders Featuring Somatic Symptoms
9. Eating Disorders
10. Substance Use and Addictive Disorders
11. Sexual Disorders
12. Gender Variations
13. Schizophrenia
14. Personality Disorders
15. Disorders of the Lifespan