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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. 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
Involves a lecture class discussion format. Audio tapes, video tapes, and small group discussions
are used.