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Course Syllabus

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Course Description:  Introduction to the commonly diagnosed behavior pathologies.  Includes psychophysiological disorders, anxiety, depression, antisocial patterns, addictions and alcoholism, sexual dysfunctions, schizophrenia, developmental and organic disorders.  Emphasis is on identification, symptomatology, etiology, and methods of therapeutic intervention.

Textbook Information: 

  • Textbook: Essentials of Understanding Abnormal Behavior, 3th Edition. Cengage
    Authors: Sue D, Sue D W, Sue D, and Sue, S (2017)
    ISBN# 978-1-305-92906-7
  • Digital Access Code (REQUIRED) for MindTap Learning Companion Website
  • DO NOT BUY A USED BOOK
  • Access to the Internet and Canvas

MindTap HANDOUTS
1. How to Use MindTap: Brief MindTap User Guide (for students)
2. How to Register:  Student guide to registering for MindTap in Canvas

MindTap "How-To" VIDEOS

1. Registering for MindTap in Canvas: (Links to an external site)
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2. Completing assignments in MindTap (Links to an external site)

 https://play.vidyard.com/AWWjUBymtmVxzzFuErpKVy (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

3. How to Use MindTap (Links to an external site.):
https://play.vidyard.com/LMy2cDBusA9s15rXMUPZzf (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

 

Course Objectives:

 At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

  1. Compare and contrast the various theoretical perspectives on etiology and implications for treatment of
    various psychological disorders.
  1. Summarize the major disorder classifications and give concrete examples using appropriate diagnostic
    terminology (i.e., DSM) and apply course concepts of the analysis of case studies.
  1. Explain specific research methods and the ethical principles for the study and treatment of
    psychopathology
  1. To explain how ethnicity, gender, and age influence the etiology and diagnosis of psychological disorders
    and access to treatment
  1. To explain how changes in individual thoughts and behaviors and family systems may reduce the risk of
    mental disorders.

Course Summary:

Course Summary
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