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Apr 19, 2024
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PSY 241 - Abnormal Psychology
Last Date of Approval: Spring 2022
3 Credits
Total Lecture Hours: 45
Total Lab Hours: 0
Total Clinical Hours: 0
Total Work-Based Experience Hours: 0
Course Description:
This course examines the historical, theoretical, clinical, and experimental perspectives of the study of psychopathology with emphasis on terminology, classification, etiology, assessment, and treatment of the major psychological disorders. The biopsychosocial model is used to explain a variety of psychological disorders including anxiety and mood disorders, impulse control disorders, personality disorders and schizophrenia. In the United States, almost half of adults (46.4 percent) will experience a mental health issue during their lifetime. A general understanding of the causes and conditions of psychological disorders can develop critical thinking skills and help you understand the impact of mental health on the individual, family, and community. Abnormal Psychology is a popular elective for many students who are pursuing an associate of arts degree. Potential careers include correctional officer, social work assistant, psychiatric nursing aide, and substance abuse counselor.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: None
Mode(s) of Instruction: traditional/face-to-face
Credit for Prior Learning: There are no Credit for Prior Learning opportunities for this course.
Course Fees: ebook/Access Code: $75.00
Common Course Assessment(s): None
Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
- Recognize the history of abnormal psychology from ancient times to present.
- Interpret research methods used in abnormal psychology.
- Explain the various classifications, treatment plans and assessment tools used in abnormal psychology.
- Compare the major theoretical perspectives.
- Summarize the various anxiety disorders.
- Recall the Somatoform Disorders, Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions, and Dissociative Disorders.
- Identify the sexual disorders.
- Summarize the mood disorders.
- Explain Schizophrenia and Related Disorders.
- Identify the personality disorders.
- Summarize the development-related disorders.
- Recall the substance-related disorders.
- Explain the eating disorders and impulse-control disorders.
Course Objectives
- Identify the categories and descriptions of the leading mental disorders.
- Compare and contrast the various theoretical models explaining the treatment modalities of the disorders.
- Describe how mental disorders are assessed and classified according to the DSM-5.
- Interpret research methodologies used for describing and explaining abnormal behavior.
- Describe cultural factors relating to the understanding and expression of various psychological disorders.
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