Syllabus used in Summer 2011

Abnormal Psychology Course syllabus

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Course: 2011SU-PSYC-108-001: Abnormal Psychology Book: Syllabus Summer 2011 - Abnormal Psychology Printed by: George-Harold Jennings Date:

Table of Contents • Cover Page and Learning Outcomes • Introduction and Course Description • Supplemental Site: PsychPortal • Course Requirements

o Regarding the Tests o Test Date: July 5th -Test #1 of 4 o Test Date: July 12th -Test #2 of 4 o Test Date: July 21st -Test #3 of 4 o Test Date: July.28thTest #4 of 4 o Oral Presentation Guidelines o DSM-IV Handout

• Grading • Daily Schedule (Subject to Change) • Attendance Policy • Make-up Tests Policy • Late or Missing Assignments • Office and Office Hours • Contact • Prof. Jennings' Website • Photo Credits

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The course Number for this course will change in Summer 2012

PSYC 108 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY

Professor: George-Harold Jennings, PhD

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS: Should you require academic accommodations, you must file a request with the Office of Disability Services (BC 119B, extension 3962). It is your responsibility to self-identify with the Office of Disability Services and to provide faculty with the appropriate documentation from that office at least one week prior to any request for specific course accommodations. There are no retroactive accommodations. The deadline to request Letters of Accommodations (LOAs) for all students currently registered with the Office of Disability Services is ________.

Learning Outcomes: Change outcomes

1. Describe and understand the concept of abnormal psychology as used by

psychologists;

2. Explain the details of various concepts and terms used in the discipline of abnormal psychology as demonstrated by scores on tests (the higher the scores the greater the accuracy in explaining concepts and terms), and in research papers;

3. Conduct in-depth research on specific so-called psychopathologies, and identify and report on related etiologies, treatments, and research findings germane to the topics using one of the major reference and citation styles (e.g., APA or MLA). Psychology majors should only use APA style;

4. Partake in critical thinking based discussions with peers and instructor regarding the challenge of gaining a comprehensive understanding of mental illness;

5. Gain a useful understanding of the DSM-IV/ IVtr through meaningful application of the work;

6. Demonstrate effective oral presentation skills while presenting research using Microsoft's PowerPoint with proper references and citations; and

7. Demonstrate the ability to effectively convey research findings using a set outline to one's peers in a classroom setting.

Required Texts:

A hard copy or e-book version of

Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology (6th Edition)

Author: Ronald J. Comer

Publisher: Worth Publishers, 2011

Creating Mental Illness

Author: Allan V. Horwitz

Publisher: University of Chicago Press, 2002

Also required:

PsychPortal Buy either as stand alone access or packaged with textbook.

FOR TECHNICAL HELP WITH PSYCHPORTAL

CALL 1-800-936-6899

Highly Recommended But Optional Educational Tools:

a) Student Workbook for Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology

b) A three hole binder or notebook with pockets that will

enable you to add paper and handouts

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Moodle: We will use Moodle in this course. If you have not been wait listed for Psyc 108, then you have already been enrolled in Moodle. By using Moodle, you will be able to download and upload important documents, and monitor your grades at all times, among other things. You should login to Moodle often to keep abreast of currently listed and newly added course information, including course announcements, articles, and course updates. Any changes or updates to the syllabus on Moodle will be announced in class or indicated on Moodle. Description:

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Psychology 108s is a careful analysis of the major theories and empirical studies of psychopathology. We will discuss the nature, causes and treatment of the major forms of mental illness and/or abnormality including schizophrenia, social deviance, mood disorders, organic mental disorders, anxiety disorders and personality disorders from a variety of theoretical perspectives.

In addition to lectures, there will be video tapes and class activities designed to facilitate your understanding of the various theories and concepts.

Having access to PsychPortal is required. Click here as one way to go to the PsychPortal website or follow the instructions that came with the PsychPortal supplement to the textbook. (Note: Give the website a minute or so to load.)

Prerequisite: The Drew course, Psyc 3 Behavior and Experience: An Introduction to Psychology, or an introductory course in psychology taken at another school, or the instructor's permission; and sophomore standing or higher

Students will:

• take four (50 items) multiple-choice tests The first test will be given on July 5th, the second test will be given on July 12th, the third test will be given on July 21st, and the fourth test will be given on July 28th (the last day of class).

• give two oral presentations of at least 15 minutes (the required minimum time, although extra time will be granted, if needed) on: 1) a childhood related disorder, and 2) another disorder to be specified using Microsoft PowerPoint, Corel Presentations or the overhead projector and transparencies. Although you will not write a paper, detailed notes should be embedded in the notes section of the PowerPoint slides (especially, if you are using the latest version of Word) or submitted to me on on separate paper the day you give your oral presentation. If you end up submitting your detailed notes to me on separate paper, then make certain you label each slide on the paper as well, and pair it with its detailed notes. The PowerPoint slides should be uploaded to Moodle before 11:59 PM the day you give your oral presentations. A copy of the slide show must be uploaded to Moodle on the day of your presentation. If you cannot access Moodle on your computer, then you should send a copy of the slide show to me via e-mail the day it is due by 11:59 PM. If you end-up submitting your detailed notes to me on separate paper, then these are due in class the day of your presentation. Remember, all work is due the day of your presentation.

You are required to take four tests which will account for about 50.00% of your grade. Each test will be worth 100 points. The format will be multiple-choice. I will give you guidance in this syllabus regarding what to read, and the time frames during which you should complete your readings in preparation for the tests.

In class, and on Moodle, I will provide you with additional guidance regarding which concepts and terms are important for you to know for any given test.

THE TEST DATES:

• Tuesday, July 5, 2011: Test #1 of 4

• Tuesday, July 12, 2011: Test #2 of 4 • Thursday, July 21, 2011: Test #3 of 4 • Tursday, July 28, 2011: Test #4 of 4

Test #1 of 4: Chapter 1 - Abnormal Psychology Test #2 of 4: Chapter 4 - Anxiety Disorders Test #3 of 4: Chapter 7 - Mood Test #4 of 4: Chapter 12 - Schizophrenia

Test #1 of 4: Chapter 2 - Models Test #2 of 4: Chapter 5 - Stress Test #3 of 4: Chapter 8 - Suicide Test #4 of 4: Chapter 13 - Personality Disorders

Test #1 of 4: Chapter 3 - Assessment & Classification Test #2 of 4: Chapter 6 - Somatoform & Dissociative Disorders Test #3 of 4 Chapter 14 - Childhood

THE TEST DATES:

• Tuesday, July 5, 2011: Test #1 of 4 • Tuesday, July 12, 2011: Test #2 of 4 • Tuesday, July 21, 2011:Test #3 of 4 • Thursday, July 28, 2011: Test #4 of 4

Test #1 of 4: Chapter 1 - Abnormal Psychology Test #2 of 4: Chapter 4 - Anxiety Disorders Test #3 of 4: Chapter 7 - Mood Test #4 of 4: Chapter 12 - Schizophrenia

Test #1 of 4: Chapter 2 - Models Test #2 of 4: Chapter 5 - Stress Test #3 of 4: Chapter 8 - Suicide Test #4 of 4: Chapter 13 - Personality Disorders

Test #1 of 4: Chapter 3 - Assessment & Classification Test #2 of 4: Chapter 6 - Somatoform & Dissociative Disorders Test #3 of 4 Chapter 14 - Childhood

THE TEST DATES:

• Tuesday, July 5, 2011: Test #1 of 4 • Tuesday, July 12, 2011: Test #2 of 4 • Thursday, July 21, 2011: Test #3 of 4 • Thursday, July 28, 2011: Test #4 of 4

Test #1 of 4: Chapter 1 - Abnormal Psychology Test #2 of 4: Chapter 4 - Anxiety Disorders Test #3 of 4: Chapter 7 - Mood Test #4 of 4: Chapter 12 - Schizophrenia

Test #1 of 4: Chapter 2 - Models Test #2 of 4: Chapter 5 - Stress Test #3 of 4: Chapter 8 - Suicide Test #4 of 4: Chapter 13 - Personality Disorders

Test #1 of 4: Chapter 3 - Assessment & Classification Test #2 of 4: Chapter 6 - Somatoform & Dissociative Disorders Test #3 of 4 Chapter 14 - Childhood

THE TEST DATES:

• Tuesday, July 5, 2011: Test #1 of 4 • Tuesday, July 12, 2011: Test #2 of 4 • Thursday, July 21, 2011: Test #3 of 4 • Thursday, July 28, 2011: Test #4 of 4

Test #1 of 4: Chapter 1 - Abnormal Psychology Test #2 of 4: Chapter 4 - Anxiety Disorders Test #3 of 4: Chapter 7 - Mood Test #4 of 4: Chapter 12 -

Test #1 of 4: Chapter 2 - Models Test #2 of 4: Chapter 5 - Stress Test #3 of 4: Chapter 8 - Suicide Test #4 of 4: Chapter 13 -

Test #1 of 4: Chapter 3 - Assessment & Classification Test #2 of 4: Chapter 6 - Somatoform & Dissociative Disorders Test #3 of 4 Chapter 13 - Childhood

Schizophrenia Personality Disorders

Oral Presentation Guidelines

GREETINGS EVERYONE, AND WELCOME BACK!

THE TWO ORAL PRESENTATION POWERPOINT SLIDES MUST BE POSTED TO MOODLE BY 11:59 PM ON THE SAME DAY THE PROJECT IS DUE. IF YOUR DETAILED, LONG NOTES ARE NOT EMBEDDED IN THE SLIDES (ASK ME TO SHOW YOU HOW TO DO THIS, IF YOUR ARE UNCERTAIN), THEN THE DETAILED, LONG NOTES MUST BE SUBMITTED TO ME ON SEPARATE PAPER. ALL WORK IS DUE THE DAY YOU GIVE YOUR ORAL PRESENTATION. ALL SLIDES MUST BE POSTED TO MOODLE BY 11:59 PM THE DAY OF YOUR PRESENTATIONS. Write your detailed, long notes using complete sentences, and in paragraph form in the "NOTES" section of the slides.

KEEP THE FOLLOWING IN MIND!

PRACTICE!, PRACTICE!, PRACTICE! and TIME YOURSELF!

GIVE YOUR TALK IN FRONT OF ONE OR MORE FRIENDS/FAMILY MEMBERS!

ASK FOR FEEDBACK!

YOU WILL HAVE A MINIMUM TALK TIME OF FIFTEEN MINUTES, BUT MORE MINUTES WILL BE ALLOWED WITHIN A REASONABLE EXTENDED TIME PERIOD, IF REQUIRED.

The oral presentation will include information regarding what you considered to be the salient and most interesting aspects of your research with respect to each of the sub-headings below. Your slides must include the sub-sectioned headings indicated below, e.g., "Definitions," "History/Etiology," etc. You should be prepared to answer questions.

The oral presentation is a talk. It is NOT an opportunity to read to the class. Only a small amount of reading is allowed. Several days prior to the beginning of the first round of the oral presentations, I will give you a handout on the demonstrated skills, and types of information you will be graded on.

Include the key talking points on the slides, brief commentary and citations, but include the bulk of the explanatory information (using proper citations) in the notes section of the PowerPoint slides or on separate paper.

In Microsoft Word, the notes section of the slide is the part of the slide that is located at the bottom of the slide that you will be able to see when you present, but others viewing the slide cannot see. Of course, I will be able to see it when I grade your work. Make this section coherent and clear, as I may need to rely on it to better understand the talking points on your slides when I review your PowerPoint slides after your presentation.

What does the notes section look like in Microsoft Word.? Well, before adding content to this section of the slide, it reads "Click to add notes."

DO NOT PUT A LOT OF WRITTEN INFORMATION ON THE SLIDES THAT'S VIEWABLE BY THE AUDIENCE.

PICTURES ARE ALLOWED ON THE SLIDES but you must include appropriate citations when used.

You may use a video clip, but limit it to no more than five minutes.

The sub-headings below are your talking points for the slides.

****List the headings on the slides and follow the exact order below.

I. Topic: Identify your topic by name or the various leading names by which it has been known in the psychological/psychiatric literature.

II. Definition(s): What is/are the definition(s) of the

condition you have been asked to study? Are there competing definitions? If so, in the interest of time only focus on the most important/salient one.

III. History/Etiology: Briefly discuss the salient history and the etiology of the condition. If you only have time to talk about one of these things, then talk about the etiology of the condition.

IV. Subjects/Targeted Groups: Describe the group (e.g., males, e.g., children, e.g., athletes) most likely to be affected by the condition. Are there gender, racial, or ethnic differences?

V. Myth(s) and/or Controversies : What, if any, are some popular myths that are held regarding the condition? In the interest of time limit your talk to identifying only a few of the myths or controversies.

VI. Case study and Research (empirical) Study: Discuss both of your studies.

VII. Treatment(s): Describe the leading form(s) of treatment for the condition. (NOTE: You may not have time to discuss all relevant forms of treatment for the condition.)

VIII. Surprising or Most Interesting Finding to You: State what it is, and state why, assuming there were any.

IX. Psychopathology: Is the condition a psychopathology? Which information or argument weighed most heavily in determining your answer; for example, information found in the Comer textbook, the book by Horwitz, or information gathered from elsewhere, i.e., other books or

material presented in class. Explain why you choose the informational source, i.e., what aspect(s) of the information made it compelling and valuable to you.

X. References: Identify your best sources and state why you recommend others view or use it. But, also, you must list all of your references used in your talk.

Citations and References: The PowerPoint slides must include appropriate citations on the actual slides throughout the slide show. All content, including images, that you do not own or have the creative rights for must be given the appropriate citations. You must have a reference page or a bibliography. MLA style requires a bibliography. Take note: APA style requires the use of a reference page. Declared Psychology majors must use APA style. Other majors may use APA style or MLA style. If you wish to use another style, you must get pre-approval from me. On the first slide of your PowerPoint slide show include the following information:

Project’s Title

Your Name

Course/ Course Section or Course Meeting Time

The Official Name of the Documentation Style You Used in the PowerPoint Slide Show and the Research Paper (it should be the

same for both, e.g., APA or MLA, etc.)

The Source of the Documentation Style Information, e.g., The Longman Writer’s Companion

Print a copy of the DSM-IV handout. A copy of the DSM-IV handout can be downloaded from Moodle. Download a copy for your notebook, and bring the copy to class for the in-class application of the DSM that is scheduled to occur as early as September 16, 2010.

Your final grade will be based on four tests (each test will be worth 100 points), and two oral presentations each worth 200 points. Your final grade will be based on the following point accumulation.

(Note: You will be able to monitor your scores via Moodle. Below is the number of points you will need to earn a specific grade.)

A = 751

A- = 719

B+ = 695

B = 671

B- = 639

C+ = 616

C = 591

C- = 559

D+ = 535

D = 511

D- = 479

F = below 479

Date Topic Readings Assignments Tues. June 21 Introductions,

Syllabus, Moodle, and Related Administrative Activity;

Assignment of the Semester Research Projects

Tues. June 21 Understanding In Comer: Chapter 1

Abnormal Psychology: The cases of Margaret and/or Suzanne

Defining Mental illness

Begin reading Horwitz's Creating Mental Illness, and complete the book by the time you give your oral presentation.

Thurs. June 23 Library class;

Video: Historical Treatments of the Mentally Ill

Tues. June 28

Models that help us in our understanding of Abnormality; Assessment, and Diagnosis

In Comer: Chapter 2

Thurs. June 30 Classification A deeper look at the DSM; Anxiety Disorders, Pt.I

In Comer: Chapte 3

In Comer Ch. 4

Bring a copy of the DSM-IV Handout to class

Tues. July 5

Test #1 of 4 1- Abnormal Psychology, 2- Models 3- Assessment Anxiety Disorders and Stress Disorders, con’t;

1st of four 50 item multiple-choice tests

In Comer Ch. 4

Thurs, July 7 Anxiety Disorders, and Stress Disorders, con't; Somatoform Disorders; and case studies, con't

In Comer Ch. 4 and Ch. 5 In Comer Ch. 6

Thurs. July 7 Dissociative Disorders

In Comer: Chapter 6

Tues. July 12 Test #2 of 4

4 - Anxiety Disorders 5 - Stress Disorders 6- Somatoform and Dissociative Disorders Begin: Mood Disorders

In Comer: Chapter 4, 5 and 6

In Comer Ch. 7

2nd of four 50 item multiple-choice tests

Thurs. July 14 Mood Disorders, con't Suicidal thoughts, Behavior and Treatment (g)

In Comer: Ch. 7

In Comer Ch. 8

Tues. July 19 Five 15+ minutes Student Presentations on Childhood Disorders

In Comer: Chapter 14

Begin: Schizophrenia

In Comer Ch. 12

1) Conduct Disorder;

2) Oppositional Defiant Disorder;

3) Autistic Disorder;

4) Asperger Disorder; and,

5) Rett Disorder/Rhett Syndrome 1) Pica;

2) Enuresis;

3) AD/HD;

4) Separation Anxiety Disorder in Children;

5) Childhood Depression

Thurs. July 21 Test #3 of 4 7- Mood, 8- Suicide, and 14- Childhood Schizophrenia, con't Personality disorders

In Comer Ch. 12 In Comer Ch. 13

3rd of four 50 item multiple-choice tests

Tues. July 26 Five 15+ minutes Student Presentations on a sexual disorders

Personality disorders, con't

In Comer: Chapter 11 (You will not be tested on this chapter.) Research Project must be posted to Moodle by 11:59 PM today. In Comer: Chapter 13

1) Transexualism in Adults;

2) Transvestic Fetishism in Adults;

3) Pedophilia;

4) Voyeurism;

5) Sexual Masochism in Adults

Thurs. July 28 (The last class)

Test #4 of 4

12- Schizophrenia,

13-Personality Disorders ____________ Following the test: Psychiatric hospitals and legal issues

4th of four 50 item multiple-choice Tests

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Attendance Policy

You are encouraged to attend all of the classes. There is no additional aspect to the attendance policy; however, as required by the Registrar, I will take attendance the first days of class, and periodically note your attendance throughout the course. You are responsible for being aware of all material covered in class and on Moodle. Try not to miss a day when there will be a test or when you are scheduled to give an oral presentation. If you miss a test, or oral presentation, view the make-up test and missing assignments sections of this syllabus (go to the Table of Contents) for information on penalties, etc.

Make-up Test Policy

See me as soon as possible, if you miss a test. Make-up tests, if allowed, will be penalized, unless documentation is given to the Dean of Campus Life and Student Affairs or Dean of Educational Services and an agreement is made between one of the Deans and me. If you are absent from class, please check on any announcements and obtain copies of any materials handed out.

Late or Missing Assignments

Submission of Work via Moodle and the Late Submission of Work Policy:

The oral presentation slides must be uploaded to Moodle by 11:59 PM the day they are due.

The penalty for late or missing assignments is up to minus four points for each 24 hour period the assignment is late. Please post all assignments to Moodle, and only send a copy of the assignment to me via e-mail in an emergency under the condition in which Moodle is unavailable.

My office is located in Sycamore Cottage on the first floor. My office hours begin immediately after class in the classroom, and may continue in my office in Sycamore Cottage between 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and by appointment. My phone number is 973 408 3392 (or x3392 for those using a campus phone).

E-mail: gjenning@drew.edu.

Phone: x3392 (or 973-408-3392 when calling from off campus)

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