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This syllabus was used in the 2012 summer course. Although the dates regardingthe different tests and other assignments will change, the content of the syllabus forthe 2013 summer course will be very similar.

Abnormal Psychology

Course syllabus

Site: Drew University Moodle

Course: 2012SU-PSYC-348-001: Abnormal Psychology

Book: Syllabus Summer 2012 - 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 Testso Test Date: July 5th -Test #1 of 4o Test Date: July 12th -Test #2 of 4o Test Date: July 19th -Test #3 of 4o Test Date: July.28th - Test #4 of 4o Oral Presentation Guidelineso 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

Throughout this Moodle site (including the syllabus which has a link below), in most cases,any word that appears in green fonts is a link to another site, as are words that arehighlighted in gray. Click on any of those links for additional information. If a link is broken,please let me know, and I will fix it.

Last important update: _____________

PSYC 348 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY

Professor: George-Harold Jennings, PhD

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS: Should you require academic accommodations, you mustfile a request with the Office of Disability Services (BC 119B, extension 3962). It is yourresponsibility to self-identify with the Office of Disability Services and to provide faculty withthe appropriate documentation from that office at least one week prior to any request for specificcourse accommodations. There are no retroactive accommodations. The deadline to requestLetters of Accommodations (LOAs) for all students currently registered with the Office ofDisability 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 abnormalpsychology as demonstrated by scores on tests (the higher the scores the greaterthe accuracy in explaining concepts and terms), and in research papers;

3. Conduct in-depth research on specific so-called psychopathologies, and identify andreport on related etiologies, treatments, and research findings germane to thetopics 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 thechallenge of gaining a comprehensive understanding of mental illness;

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

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

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

Required Texts:

A hard copy or e-book version ofFundamentals of Abnormal Psychology (6th Edition)

Author: Ronald J. ComerPublisher: Worth Publishers, 2011

Creating Mental Illness

Author: Allan V. HorwitzPublisher: University of Chicago Press, 2002

Also required:

PsychPortalBuy 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 ofAbnormal Psychology

b) A three hole binder or notebook with pockets that willenable you to add paper and handouts

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Throughout the Moodle site for this course, you can click on a grayhighlighted word for information about the term, concept or namehighlighted.

Usually you will see a definition or in the case of a person's name,background information about him or her.

Click on words that appear in green fonts to activate links that lead toexternal websites or other parts of this Moodle website.

Moodle: We will use Moodle in this course. If you have not been wait listedfor Psyc 108, then you have already been enrolled in Moodle. By usingMoodle, you will be able to download and upload important documents, andmonitor your grades at all times, among other things. You should login toMoodle often to keep abreast of currently listed and newly added courseinformation, including course announcements, articles, and course updates.

Any changes or updates to the syllabus on Moodle will be announcedin class or indicated on Moodle.Description:

(Note: Click on gray highlighted term(s) or name(s) for additional information. Click on terms ornames in green color fonts to visit websites.)

Psychology 348s is a careful analysis of the major theories and empirical studies ofpsychopathology. We will discuss the nature, causes and treatment of the major forms of mentalillness and/or abnormality including schizophrenia, social deviance, mood disorders, organicmental disorders, anxiety disorders and personality disorders from a variety of theoreticalperspectives.

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

Having access to PsychPortal is required. Click here as one way to go to the PsychPortalwebsite 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 101 Behavior and Experience: An Introduction toPsychology, or an introductory course in psychology taken at another school, or the instructor'spermission; 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 testwill be given on July 12th, the third test will be given on July 21st, and the fourth test will begiven on July 28th (the last day of class).

give two oral presentations of at least 15 minutes (the required minimum time, althoughextra time will be granted, if needed) on: 1) a childhood related disorder, and 2) anotherdisorder to be specified using Microsoft PowerPoint, Corel Presentations or the overheadprojector and transparencies. Although you will not write a paper, detailed notes should beembedded in the notes section of the PowerPoint slides (especially, if you are using the latestversion 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 labeleach slide on the paper as well, and pair it with its detailed notes. The PowerPoint slides shouldbe uploaded to Moodle before 11:59 PM the day you give your oral presentations. A copy of theslide show must be uploaded to Moodle on the day of your presentation. If you cannot accessMoodle on your computer, then you should send a copy of the slide show to me via e-mail theday 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 ofyour presentation.

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

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

THE TEST DATES:

July 5, 2012: Test #1 of 4

July 12, 2012: Test #2 of 4 July 19, 2012: Test #3 of 4

July 26, 2012: Test #4 of 4

Test #1 of 4:Chapter 1 -AbnormalPsychology

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 - PersonalityDisorders

Test #1 of 4:Chapter 3 -Assessment &Classification

Test #2 of 4:Chapter 6 - Somatoform &Dissociative Disorders

Test #3 of 4Chapter 14 - Childhood

THE TEST DATES:

July 5, 2012: Test #1 of 4

July 12, 2012: Test #2 of 4 July 19, 2012:Test #3 of 4 July 26 2012: Test #4 of 4

Test #1 of 4:Chapter 1 - AbnormalPsychology

Test #2 of 4:Chapter 4 - AnxietyDisorders







Test #1 of 4:Chapter 3 - Assessment &Classification

Test #2 of 4:Chapter 6 -Somatoform &DissociativeDisorders


THE TEST DATES:













Test #3 of 4Chapter 14 -Childhood

THE TEST DATES:


July 19, 2012: Test #3 of 4

July 26, 2012: Test #4 of 4




Test #4 of 4:Chapter 12 -Schizophrenia




Test #4 of 4:Chapter 13 -PersonalityDisorders




Oral Presentation Guidelines

GREETINGS EVERYONE, AND WELCOME BACK!

THE TWO ORAL PRESENTATION POWERPOINT SLIDES MUST BE POSTEDTO 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 ONSEPARATE PAPER.

ALL WORK IS DUE THE DAY YOU GIVE YOUR ORAL PRESENTATION. ALLSLIDES MUST BE POSTED TO MOODLE BY 11:59 PM THE DAY OF YOURPRESENTATIONS.

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 MOREMINUTES WILL BE ALLOWED WITHIN A REASONABLE EXTENDED TIME PERIOD,IF REQUIRED.

The oral presentation will include information regarding what you considered to be the salientand 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. Severaldays prior to the beginning of the first round of the oral presentations, I will give you a handouton the demonstrated skills, and types of information you will be graded on.

Include the key talking points on the slides, briefcommentary and citations, but include the bulk of theexplanatory information (using proper citations) in the notessection of the PowerPoint slides or on separate paper.

In Microsoft Word, the notes section of the slide is the part ofthe slide that is located at the bottom of the slide that you will beable to see when you present, but others viewing the slide cannotsee. 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 itto better understand the talking points on your slides when Ireview 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 "Clickto add notes."

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

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

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

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

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

I. Topic: Identify your topic by name or the various leading names by which it has been knownin 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 oftime only focus on the most important/salient one.

III. History/Etiology: Briefly discuss the salient history and the etiology of the condition. If youonly 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 heldregarding the condition? In the interest of time limit your talk to identifying only a few of themyths or controversies.

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

VII. Treatment(s): Describe the leading form(s) of treatment for the condition. (NOTE: Youmay 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, assumingthere were any.

IX. Psychopathology: Is the condition a psychopathology? Which information or argumentweighed most heavily in determining your answer; for example, information found in the Comertextbook, the book by Horwitz, or information gathered from elsewhere, i.e., other books ormaterial 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 includeappropriate citations on the actual slides throughout the slide show. All content, includingimages, that you do not own or have the creative rights for must be given the appropriatecitations. 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 useAPA style. Other majors may use APA style or MLA style. If you wish to use another style, youmust get pre-approval from me.

On the first slide of your PowerPoint slide show include thefollowing information:

Project’s Title

Your NameCourse/ Course Section or Course Meeting Time

The Official Name of the Documentation Style You Used in thePowerPoint 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., TheLongman Writer’s Companion

Print a copy of the DSM-IV handout. A copy of the DSM-IV handout can be downloaded fromMoodle. Download a copy for your notebook, and bring the copy to class for the in-classapplication 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 oralpresentations each worth 200 points. Your final grade will be based on the following pointaccumulation.

(Note: You will be able to monitor your scores via Moodle. Below is the number of points youwill 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 AssignmentsThe dates forsummer 2013 will beadded accordingly.

Introductions,Syllabus, Moodle, andRelatedAdministrativeActivity;

Assignment of theSemester ResearchProjects

Understanding In Comer: Chapter 1

AbnormalPsychology: Thecases of Margaretand/or Suzanne

Defining Mentalillness

Begin readingHorwitz's CreatingMental Illness, andcomplete the book bythe time you give youroral presentation.

Library class;

Video: HistoricalTreatments of theMentally Ill

Models that help us inour understanding ofAbnormality;Assessment, andDiagnosis

In Comer: Chapter 2

ClassificationA deeper look at theDSM;

Anxiety Disorders,Pt.I

In Comer: Chapte 3

In Comer Ch. 4

Bring a copy of theDSM-IV Handout toclass

Test #1 of 4

1- AbnormalPsychology,

2- Models

3- Assessment

Anxiety Disorders andStress Disorders,con’t;

1st of four 50 itemmultiple-choice tests

In Comer Ch. 4

Anxiety Disorders,and Stress Disorders,con't;

SomatoformDisorders; and casestudies, con't

In Comer Ch. 4 andCh. 5

In Comer Ch. 6

DissociativeDisorders

In Comer: Chapter 6

Test #2 of 4

4 - AnxietyDisorders

5 - Stress Disorders

6- Somatoform andDissociativeDisorders

Begin: MoodDisorders

In Comer: Chapter 4,5 and 6

In Comer Ch. 7

2nd of four 50 itemmultiple-choice tests

Mood Disorders, con't

Suicidal thoughts,Behavior andTreatment (g)

In Comer: Ch. 7

In Comer Ch. 8Five 15+ minutesStudent Presentationson ChildhoodDisorders

In Comer: Chapter 14

Begin: Schizophrenia

In Comer Ch. 12

1) ConductDisorder;

2) OppositionalDefiantDisorder;

3) AutisticDisorder;

4) AspergerDisorder;and,

5) RettDisorder/RhettSyndrome

1) Pica;

2) Enuresis;

3) AD/HD;

4) SeparationAnxietyDisorder inChildren;

5) ChildhoodDepression

Test #3 of 4

7- Mood,8- Suicide, and14- Childhood

Schizophrenia, con't

Personality disorders

In Comer Ch. 12

In Comer Ch. 13

3rd of four 50 itemmultiple-choice tests

Five 15+ minutesStudentPresentations on asexual disorders

Personalitydisorders, con't

In Comer: Chapter 11(You will not betested on this chapter.)

Research Project mustbe posted to Moodleby 11:59 PM today.

In Comer: Chapter 13

1) Transexualism inAdults;

2) TransvesticFetishism inAdults;

3) Pedophilia;

4) Voyeurism;

5) SexualMasochism inAdults

(The last class)Test #4 of 4

12- Schizophrenia,

13-PersonalityDisorders

____________

Following the test:

Psychiatric hospitalsand legal issues

4th of four 50 itemmultiple-choice Tests

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Attendance Policy

You are encouraged to attend all of the classes. There is no additional aspect to the attendancepolicy; however, as required by the Registrar, I will take attendance the first days of class, andperiodically note your attendance throughout the course. You are responsible for being aware ofall material covered in class and on Moodle. Try not to miss a day when there will be a test orwhen you are scheduled to give an oral presentation. If you miss a test, or oral presentation, viewthe 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 ofEducational Services and an agreement is made between one of the Deans and me. If you areabsent from class, please check on any announcements and obtain copies of any materialshanded 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 24hour period the assignment is late. Please post all assignments to Moodle, and only send a copyof the assignment to me via e-mail in an emergency under the condition in which Moodle isunavailable.

My office is located in Sycamore Cottage on the first floor. My office hours begin immediatelyafter class in the classroom, and may continue in my office in Sycamore Cottage between 12:00PM – 12:30 PM on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and by appointment. My phone number is 973 4083392 (or x3392 for those using a campus phone).

E-mail: [email protected].

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

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