Bermuda College, Division of Arts and Science
Psychology 2220:
Abnormal Psychology
Spring
2022
Tuesday
& Thursday, 10:05 to 11:25
Hallet Hall H273
Lecturer:
Dr.
Jeremiah M. Faries
Office
hours: (schedule)
Office: West Hall 316
Phone: 236-9000 ext. 4266
email: mailto:jfaries@college.bm
web: www.3dharbour.com/jmf
Prerequisite:
PSY 1101/1102
Goals of the
Course: In this course
we will evaluate conceptions of abnormal behaviour
including the definitions and classifications of abnormal behavior. You will be able to distinguish between
various conceptions of normality and defend one as being most appropriate. We will examine several models used to
explain maladaptive behaviours. You will be able to describe several anxiety
related disorders and explain several theories as to their cause and cure. You will be able to describe dissociative and
somatoform disorders and explain their cause and cure. Likewise you will be able to describe a host
of symptoms defining the affective disorders as well as schizophrenia and
explain several theories that explain the development of these behaviours. For schizophrenia, in particular, you will be able to identify medical
treatments and describe their effects on the behaviours
involved. In addition to discussing the
symptoms and causes of these behaviours we will
consider some common forms of therapeutic intervention. You will be able to evaluate these
interventions based on both a theoretical and empirical standpoint.
Classes and
Assignments: This seminar
format class will be a combination of lecture and discussion format. Often the lectures will be in the form of
short videos which you will consume at your leisure. Most weeks we will meet online the Tuesday
and introduce the topic and answer any questions you have based on your
readings. Some weeks it may make more
sense to meet on the Thursday and I will let you know each week when we will
meet. I hope you will think critically about the
topics we cover and that you will feel free to raise questions and comment on
what you study. You will be required to
prepare and submit a short weekly assignment
based on the readings for the week. The
details of this weekly assignment are outlined below. You will also be preparing a research project
in the form of a written paper. You
should discuss potential topics with me as early in the term as possible so as
to allow time to do a thorough job. I
hope that you all can easily find of a topic of interest to you but if you
cannot please see me and we can discuss possible topics for you. In addition to submitting a research paper,
you will be presenting the product of your research to the class towards the
end of the term. You will have a midterm
exam as well as a final exam. You are
expected to attend all lectures and complete all assignments in a timely
fashion. Should there be a problem with
those expectations please see me to arrange an alternative way to satisfy your
obligations.
Textbook:
Sue,
Sue, Sue, and Sue, (2016) Understanding
Abnormal Behavior (11th ed) Wadsworth, Cengage Learning
Grading: Grades will be based on your weekly
assignments and class participation, term paper, plus a midterm and final
exam. I
reserve the right to deduct grade points for unexcused late work.
15% Weekly assignments/class
participation
30 % Term
Paper/presentation
25 % Midterm Exam
30 % Final Exam
Weekly
Assignment: Due each
Tuesday:
Each week we will read at
least one chapter of the text plus occasional supplementary materials. To help prepare you for our tutorial
discussion of the material I ask that you do the following short assignment. This assignment should not take much of
your time as each point should only be a sentence or two. It can even be handwritten but I suggest
you make a copy for yourself as not all of these assignments may be
returned. PLEASE SUBMIT THESE BEFORE WE
DISCUSS THE TOPIC IN CLASS.
1. Identify ONE major claim and evaluate the
kind of evidence used to support it?
2. Briefly describe one example from your own experience or
someone you know that
is
relevant for the topic in this chapter.
3. Identify one thing you agree with
about either the theories outlined or the
use of the evidence to support them? Be specific.
4. Identify one thing you disagree with
about either the theories outlined or the
use of the evidence to support them? Be specific
5. Identify at least one thing that surprised
you in this reading.
6. Ask one good question about the chapter.
Psychology 2220, Abnormal Psychology
SYLLABUS
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Topic
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Readings
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Jan 18
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Introduction
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Jan 20
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Introduction and overview of course;
Methodological issues
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Chapters 1 & 4
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Jan 25-27
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Models of Abnormal Psychology
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Chapter 2
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Feb 01-03
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Classification
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Chapter 3
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Feb 08-10
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Anxiety disorders and Obsessive
Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
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Chapter 5
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Feb 15-17
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Dissociative disorders; Somatoform disorders
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Chapter 7
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Feb 22-24
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Affective disorders
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Chapter 8
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Mar 01
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Midterm Exam
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Mar 07-11
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SPRING BREAK
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Mar 15-17
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Schizophrenia;
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Chapter 12
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Mar 22-24
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Schizophrenia;
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Chapter 12
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Mar 28-30
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Substance Related Disorders
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Chapter 11
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Apr 05-07
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Personality Psychopathology
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Chapter 15
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Apr 12-14
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Therapy and Ethical Issues
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Chapter 17
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Apr 19-21
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Class Presentations
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Apr 26-28
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Summary / Term Papers due
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May
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Final Exam
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