Abnormal Psychology PSY 2200-001 (CRN 58094) Fall Semester 2015 Mon/Wed 9:30- 10:45 AM in 0131 Stranahan Hall Professor: Hilary Thorpe, MA, LPCC Email: hilarythorpepcc @ gmail.com [email protected] 419.290.8564 Office Hours: by appointment

COURSE DESCRIPTION: In the mental health field, the study of abnormal human behavior is referred to as "psychopathology" (from the Greek words psyche [mind/soul] and pathos [suffering]). Within the area of psychopathology, health professionals use a manual called the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (currently, DSM-5) to make diagnoses. The DSM-5 categories and their descriptions provide mental health professionals a common language for communication in practice and research. This course uses the DSM-5 as a guide by which we discuss psychopathology (but note that an understanding of psychopathology transcends simply memorizing symptoms and categories.)

CLASS FORMAT: This is mainly a lecture class; it will be supplemented by Power Point notes, case examples, and film clips in which mental disorders and treatment are depicted. Your engagement in the class by questions and observations is welcome and encouraged.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1) To acquire a better understanding of abnormal behavior patterns, and thereby learn to distinguish abnormal behavior from normal. 2) To increase sensitivity to the struggles of people dealing with these types of problems, by putting a human face on the study of abnormal psychology 3) To better understand how new research informs our understanding of abnormal behavior. 4) To better understand how psychological disorders are classified and treated. 5) To become more familiar with the DSM-V

TEXTBOOK Nevid, J. S., Rathus, S. A., & Greene, B. (2014). Abnormal Psychology in a Changing World (9th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.

Additional Required Resources: Mypsychlab subscription, see handout for further instructions

Grading: MyPsychLab Assignments ...... 15% of your grade

First Exam ...... 30% of your grade

Research Paper ...... 25% of your grade 0 Second Exam ...... 30% of your grade Accommodations. If you have a disability and need assistanee for this class, please contact the Office of Academic Access in Rocket Hall 1820. Phon e: 419-530-4981; TTT: 419-530-2612.

Expectations: 1. Students will complete all of the reading and attend lectures. 2. Students will be respectful of the learning process during lectures. 3. Students will be present on exam days and the day on which their paper is due. 4. Students will show academic honesty and integrity. Cheating and/or plagiarism will result in disciplinary action. 5. Students will be courteous & professional when interacting with teacher/students. 6. Disciplinary action for violation of these policies will be decided on a case-by-case basis and will be in accord with University policy.

In this class, 'academic dishonesty" indudes, but is not limited to: 1. Copying from, or even looking at, someone else's exam. 2. Looking at notes/the textbook during exams. 3. Stealing exams or using stolen exam materials. 4. Forging any part of your paper (having someone else beside yourself author it, stealing parts from another source without proper citation, etc) 5. Having someone else take a quiz or exam for you. 6. Looking at material not pertaining to class during class time.

Class Sessions Date Topic Reading Assignment 8/24 Review Syllabus/Lntro 8/26 Methods of Research Chapter 1 8/31 Contemporary Perspectives & Chapter 2 Methods of Treatment 9/2 .... 9/7 NO CLASS - Labor Day 9/9 Classification and Assessment Chapter 3 9/14 Stress- Related Disorders Chapter 4 9/16 Anxiety Disorders Chapter 5 9/21 " 9/23 Dissociative Disorders Chapter 6 (Paper Topic Due) 9/28 9/30 " 10/5 NO CLASS - Fall Break 10/7 Mood Disorders/Suicide Chapter 7 10/12 " 10/14 First Exam 10/19 Substance-Related & Chapter 8 Addictive Disorders 10/21 " Chapter 8 (cont'd.) 10/26 .... 10/28 Eating Disorders & Chapter 9 Sleep-Wake Disorders 11/2 Gender & Sexuality Disorders Chapter 10(Paper Due)

11/4 Schizophrenia/Spectrum Disorders Chapter 11 11/9 Personality Disorders & Impulse Chapter 12 Control Disorders 11/11 NO CLASS-Veterans Day 11116 Personality Disorders & Impulse Chapter 12 cont'd Control Disorders cont'd 11/18 Personality Disorders & Impulse Chapter 12 cont'd Control Disorders cont'd 11/23 Abnormal Behavior Chapter 13 in Childhood & Adolescence 11/25 NO CLASS - Thanksgiving Break 11/30 Catch up/questions # 12/2 Second Exam Chapters 8-13 j

Abnormal Psychology

The University of Toledo College of Languages, Literature and Social Sciences Department of Psyehology PSY 2200 002 Fall, 2015 Bowman-Oddy Laboratories 1059 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm Tuesday and Thursday

Contact Information

Instructor: Peter G. Mezo, Ph.D. Email: peter.mezo(ÿutoledo.edu Outside of speaking with me face-to-face, email is the best way to reach me. Please allow up to 24 hours for a reply during business days. Office location: University Hall, Room 1880A Office hours: Tuesday and Thursday: 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm and 3:25 pm - 3:55 pm. Monday and Wednesday: 9:00 am- 10:00 am. Also by appointment.

Course Catalog Description

O Disordered human behavior; its etiology, classification and treatment. Consideration of different theories.

Course Overview

The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to abnormal human behavior. The course will cover the definition, etiology, and treatment of abnormal behavior. The course will examine the different theories of abnormal behavior, the cultural implications of abnormal behavior, and will critically analyze the diagnostic classification of abnormal behavior. Although we cannot-- in a course of tkis nature--explore every area of abnormal human behavior, I believe you will gain an understanding of the wide breadth of behavior that is considered abnormal in our society. It is my hope that this course will help you gain a ÿeater appreciation of the distress that abnormal behavior may inflict on individuals and societies, and to also possess the knowledge and compassion to reduce its impact.

Prerequisite

Psychology 1010 (Principles of Psychology)

Required Textbook

Oltmalms, E. F., & Emery, R. E. (2015). Abnormal Psychology (Eighth Edition), Pearson O Publishing. ISBN: 9780205970742