PSYC 230 Abnormal Psychology
Course Information
| Course Number | PSYC 230 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Abnormal Psychology |
| Description | Abnormal Psychology or Psychopathology is the branch of psychology that studies unusual or atypical patterns of behavior, thinking, and emotion. In this course, students will explore the history of mental health, research methods, and a broad spectrum of mental health conditions including their classification, etiology, course of onset, and typical treatments. Topics will include but are not limited to: mood disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, trauma-related disorders, somatic disorders, dissociative disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders, substance abuse disorders, neurocognitive disorders, and personality disorders. (This course fulfills Goal Area 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences & Goal Area 7a & b: Human Diversity and Race, Power, and Justice) (Prerequisite: PSYC100 OR PSYC 110 OR PSYC 140 OR Instructor Approval). |
| Total Credits | 4 |
| Total Hours | 64 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 4 Credits, 64 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: PSYC 100 OR PSYC 110 OR PSYC 140 OR Instructor Approval
Institutional Core Competencies
- Communication - Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate and effective interactions with others to achieve their personal, academic, and professional objectives.
Course Competencies
- Evaluate major historical and contemporary theoretical and treatment perspectives associated with the field of abnormal psychology.
- Identify principal research methods and types of questions that emerge in the science of abnormal psychology.
- Distinguish between normal and abnormal behavior.
- Identify the characteristics, strengths and limitations of the current diagnostic system (DSM).
- Describe the epidemiology, etiology, assessment, symptoms, and scientifically validated treatments of varying psychological disorders.
- Describe how diversity in age, race, culture, gender and class is related to understanding psychological processes.
- Explain how psychologists use their understanding of the APA Ethics Code and legal system to guide decisions in clinical and legal situations.
- Apply psychological constructs to understand and improve intrapersonal, interpersonal and intercultural dysfunction (e. g. case studies).
- Identify common misconceptions about persons with psychiatric disorders and how these have contributed to long-held stereotypes.
- Develop teamwork skills.
- Present information to others effectively and accurately.
- Convey thoughts and opinions in writing.
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
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