PSY 2010

Description

Explores the definition of abnormal behavior and causes, classifications, and assessments for psychological disorders.

Objectives

1. Distinguish abnormal psychology and psychopathology from other areas of psychology.
2. Demonstrate how the DSM-IV-TR defines mental disorders.
3. Analyze the importance of recognizing cultural bias and using scientific research to establish the validity of approaches to understanding and treating psychopathology.
4. Compare the contributions of nature and nurture in the development of abnormal behavior.
5. Examine the history of institutional treatment of mental disorders as a context for current treatments.
6. Analyze current treatments for mental illness.
7. Assess the validity of the theories underlining the current treatments for mental illness.
8. Classify and compare the assessment techniques used in the diagnosis of mental illness.
9. Illustrate the process of diagnosis by use of the DSM-IV-TR and its rules and terms.
10. Examine the etiology, epistemology, symptoms, classifications and diagnosis, and treatment of the various disorders.
11. Differentiate the etiology, epistemology, symptoms, classifications and diagnosis, and treatment of psychological strain and/or disorders related to stress and physical health from general treatment.
12. Compare the etiology, epistemology, symptoms, classifications and diagnosis, and treatment of adjustment disorders and characteristics of life cycle transitions to disorders in general.
13. Summarize legal issues associated with mental health and assess the impact on care delivery.

PreRequisites

PSY 1010: General Psychology or equivalent

Textbook(s)

* Disclaimer: Textbooks listed are based on the last open revision of the course. Prior revisions and future revisions may use different textbooks. To verify textbook information, view the course syllabus or contact the CSU Bookstore at bookstore@columbiasouthern.edu