SYLLABUS FOR ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY

Term: Summer, 2000 (993) (May 1 - August 5, 2000)

Course Time: Abnormal Psychology, Video Assisted Instruction (VAI)

This course blends theory, application, history, and science as they apply to understanding and treating the psychological behavior of deviant individuals. Case studies are employed to document and illustrate various pathologies and their treatment. Social consequences of psychopathology are also confronted in terms of recent research on deviant personality which include the areas of alcoholism and drug use.

PSY 100 and 210 or permission of program director.

Textbooks: Abnormal Psychology: current perspectives. By Alloy, Jacobson, Acocella, 8^th ed.

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Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as written in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Fourth Edition. A copy is available from the Calumet College of St. Joseph bookstore. This text outlines how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.

After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed. Note: Degree Completion Division (DCD) students should consult the DCD Student Handbook for information on DCD withdrawals.

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).

Students in this course will:

• Be exposed to a wide variety of symptomotologies that make up the concept of "abnormal"
• Gain a wider application of psychological distress
• Will explore abnormal behavior in light of various theoretical view points

Exams (3 Quizzes) 100% of grade

Students must take announced tests within the week of its posted date. Otherwise it will cost you $$$$$ and a grade. Tests taken seven (7) days after the posted date will be dropped one (1) full grade. Example, if your tested grade is "A", your assigned grade will be "B". A grade drop will occur for each week that the test is not taken until a grade of "F" is assigned for that test. To clarify--

Test date and for 7 days -- test grade, highest grade -"A"

1-2 weeks after posted date 1 grade drop, highest grade -"B"

2-3 weeks after posted date additional grade drop, highest grade -"C"

3-4 weeks after posted date additional grade drop, highest grade -"D"

4 weeks after posted date, assigned grade -"F"

Students taking tests on dates other than the posted dates must make arrangement with the divisional secretary. Her phone extension is 295, room 500. These make-up test will be at her convenience and NO later than one (1) hour before her office closes. A fee, according to college rules and regulations, for taking the test later will also we affixed.

A: A-: B+: B: B-: C+:

C: C-: D+: D: F:

The content of this book is the student's responsibility. A workbook based on this text is available in the bookstore. The workbook is an optional text and NOT required. You are also encouraged to look through the many volumes kept in the library to enhance your understanding. Lastly, students are always invited and encouraged to participate in the scheduled live classes and other presentations.

Those students wishing extra credit can complete the optional workbook. Exercises from this optional text are to be turned in on a timely manner, at the time of each test.

The following chapters are cited under each program:

Program 1: Looking at Abnormal Behavior Chapters 1, 2, 4, and 5

Read for test 2

Program 2: The Nature of Stress

Chapter 8

Program 3: The Anxiety Disorder

Chapter 6

Program 4: Psychological Factors and Physical Illness

Chapter 7

Program 5: Personality Disorders

Chapter 10

Program 6: Substance Abuse Disorders

Chapter 11

Read for test 3

Program 7: Sexual Disorders

Chapter 12

Program 8: Mood Disorders

Chapter 9

Program 9: The Schizophrenias

Chapter 13

Program 10: Organic Mental Disorders

Chapter 14

Program 11: Behavior Disorders of Childhood

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Program 12: Psychotherapies *

Program 13: An Ounce of Prevention *

* Watch Videos ONLY

Week 15 Test III Week of August 6th

N.B. This is a survey class in the area known as Abnormal Psychology. Inherent to the make-up of such a class is the fact that this is a hard class. You will need to spend adequate time preparing to succeed in your endeavors.

Read the appropriate text material BEFORE watching the video materials.

DO NOT assume the video materials will provide all the data you will need to succeed in this class. IT DOES NOT!!

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