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Study of abnormal psychology that emphasizes the history, major perspectives and Diagnostic
and Statistical Manual III-R categories. Fulfills one of the Social Sciences core requirements for
the psychology major and minor.
a. Pavlov-Classical Conditioning
b. Skinner-Operant Conditioning
c. Learning Theory
d. Maladaptive Behavior
e. Cognitive Behaviorism
a. Main Assumptions
b. Rogers and Maslow
c. Frankl and Laing
V. Diagnosis and Assessment
a. Assumptions
b. DSMIV-TR
c. Reliability and Validity
d. Interview
e. IQ Tests
f. Projective Tests
g. Objective Tests
h. Tests of Organicity
a. Anxiety Disorders
b. Somatiform Disorders
c. Dissociative Disorders
d. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders
a. Ulcer
b. Obesity
c. Hypertension
d. Migraine
e. Asthma
f. Eczema
g. Insomnia
a. Mania
b. Depression
c. Suicide
IX. Schizophrenia
a. History
b. Symptoms of the Major Categories of Schizophrenia
c. Schizophreniform Disorders
X. Paranoid Disorders
a. Paranoia
b. Paranoia Personality
a. Alcoholism
b. Tobacco Abuse
c. Illegal Drugs
a. Sexual Deviations
b. Sexual Dysfunctions
a. Issues
b. Eating Disorders
c. Sleep Disorders
d. Attention Deficit Disorders
e. Conduct Disorders
a. Autism
b. Childhood Schizophrenia
Involves a lecture class discussion format. Audio tapes, video tapes, and small group discussions
are used.
Assessment Measures
Class discussion, multiple choice and essay examination are used to evaluate student progress.
None
September 2001 Updated and put in new format Dr. Alastair V. E. Harris