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Abnormal PsychologyDE ANZA COLLEGE
Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
Psychology 4
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Dr.C. Ramskov
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Office F21a
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M,-Th 12:30-1:20 L-27
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Winter 2006
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Office hrs. M-Th 9-9:30, 11-11:30
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Prerequisite: Psychology 1
- Course Description: A survey of major theories and concepts of
psychopathology. Methods of classification, psychodiagnosis, and techniques
of psychotherapy.
- Course Objectives:
The student will be able to:
A. Describe and explain historical and contemporary views of abnormal behavior.
B. Identify biological, psychosocial , and sociocultural perspectives of
abnormal behavior
C. Recognize and explain major techniques of assessment and diagnostic classification.
D. Recognize the major influences of stress, anxiety, personality, physiologic
and affective factors.
E. Understand the major differences between pathological behavior patterns,
including mood, thinking, sexual, substance-use, and organic disorders.
F. Describe and explain the major techniques of psychotherapy
- Required Texts: Abnormal
Psychology, 4th Edition. Durand and Barlow, Wadswortth, 2004.
- Evaluation: There will be two midterm examinations and a final
examination. They will be composed of multiple choice, fill-in flanks, and
short answer essay questions. In addition, unannounced quizzes or assignments
will be given. If missed, these cannot be made up. Students will be expected
to take notes on all lectures, demonstrations, handouts and films. This
will be included on quizzes and exams. Make-up exams may be granted only
with verification of illness or "acts of God." Three mental status exams
will be conducted based on case studies given in class. These written analyses
will be structured from the DSM IV.
- Grading: The course grade will be determined by the total number
of points earned. The grading scale will be on a modified class curve. Extra
credit may be announced.
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Attendance: You will be expected to attend all
class meetings. Three points will be deducted for each class absence.
You will be dropped when you have missed FOUR classes. Students who drop
the class MUST process a withdrawal through the Registrars Office in order
to avoid an F. Final exam must be taken to avoid an F grade.
- Contacting the Instructor: Please feel free to see me about class
assignments, to review materials, or to discuss pertinent problems such
as missed classes or extra credit. My office phone is 864-8501 or leave
a message at 864-8853.
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TEXT ASSIGNMENTS
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WEEK
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DATE
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TOPIC
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ASSIGNMENT
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1
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April 14-17
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Perspectives on Abnormal Behavior History and Research
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Chap. 1
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2
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7-10 April
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Models of abnormality
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Chap. 2
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3
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April 21-24
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Clinical Assessment
Research Methods
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Chap. 3
Chap. 4
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4
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April 28-May 1
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EXAM 1
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Chap.1- 4
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5
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May 5-8
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Anxiety - Based Disorders
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Chap. 5
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6
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May 12-15
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Somatoform and Dissociative
DisordersPersonality Disorders
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7
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May 19-22
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Eating and Sleep Disorders
Physical Disorders and Health
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8
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May 27-29
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EXAM 2
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Chap.5,6,8,9,12
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9
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June 2-5
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Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders
Substance-Related Disorders
Mood Disorders
Schizophrenia
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Chap. 10
Chap. 11
Chap.7
Chap. 13
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10
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June 9-12
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Schizophrenic Disorders cont.
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Chap.13
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11
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June 6-19
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Disorders of Memory and Cognitive Function
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Chap. 15
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12
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June 23 |
Presentations |
In class |
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FINAL EXAM Tuesday June 24th, 11:30-1:30 PM.
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