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Sep 30, 2024
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2024-2025 College Catalog
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PSY 214 - Abnormal Psychology 3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours 3 lecture periods 0 lab periods Overview of the theoretical models, diagnosis, disorders, and treatment approaches in the field of abnormal psychology. Includes history; models; anxiety and mood disorders; mind and body disorders; psychosis and cognitive functioning disorders; and life span disorders.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 Information: Prerequisite(s) may be waived with consent of instructor before enrolling in this class.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the continuous nature of normal and abnormal behavior.
- Discuss the history of the field of abnormal psychology.
- Distinguish between the basic theoretical models in the field.
- Describe the diagnostic process.
- Identify the symptoms of psychological disorders, as per the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (current edition), DSM-5 as of Spring 2013.
- Describe the various treatment approaches for psychological disorders, including psychopharmacology.
- Describe the effects of genetic and biological factors on the development of psychological disorders.
- Demonstrate increased understanding of people experiencing psychological disorders.
- Identify and discuss social, legal, and cultural issues related to mental health.
Performance Objectives:
- History, Theoretical Models, and Practice
- Historical background and development of the field
- Theoretical models
- Psychodynamic
- Cognitive
- Behavioral
- Humanistic
- Biological and pharmacological
- Sociocultural
- Assessment and diagnosis
- Anxiety and Mood Disorders
- Anxiety disorders
- Mood disorders
- Stress
- Suicide
- Mind and Body Disorders
- Psychosocial factors in physical disorders
- Eating disorders
- Substance-related disorders
- Sexual and gender identity disorders
- Psychosis and Cognitive Functioning Disorders
- Schizophrenia
- Dissociative disorders
- Memory disorders
- Life-span Disorders
- Personality disorder
- Childhood disorders
- Disorders of aging
Effective Term: Spring 2014
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