Abnormal Psychology Syllabus
Abnormal Psychology Syllabus
Course Description : An introduction to the nature, causes, and possible interventions of psychological disorders. The students are expected to be familiar
with the nomenclature and classifications of mental disorders, by the end of the course. Indigenous concepts of abnormality and abnormal
behavior will also be discussed.
Adeptness in the Responsible Undertake further training for developing existing skills
Use of Technology and acquiring higher level competencies either through
formal graduate education or in an employment context.
High Level of Leadership and
Organizational Skills
COURSE PLAN
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College of Social Sciences and Development
Department of Psychology
Week
2 A. Introduction, Historical
Roots of Abnormal Understand the historical roots of Lecture and Discussion Multimedia (PPT), Advanced
Behavior and Methods of abnormal behavior. James, Jill Hooley and Organizers
Group Activity Susan Mineka. 2013.
Research Understand and learn the criteria of Case Report
Case Analysis Abnormal Psychology
abnormal behavior.
Peter Mc Keller. 2013. Reflection Paper
Recognize the fixated beliefs and apply Abnormal Psychology.
scientific method to cure the fixation.
Week B. Contemporary
3 to 4 Perspectives on Identify the contemporary perspectives Class participation Multimedia (PPT),
and distinguish it from forces of Susan Cave. 2013.
Abnormal Behavior and
psychology. Group discussion Classification and
Methods of Treatment Diagnosis of
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Familiarize the students with different Homeworks/Projects Psychological
perspectives and utilize it for the Abnormality.
analyses of cases. Mentoring Parritz, Robin, Hamline
University. Tray,
Understand the methods of Treatment Michael, St. Paul,
Minnesota, 2011,
Disorders of Chilhood.
Week C. Classification and Identify and appreciate the Class discussion Multimedia (PPT),
5 Assessment of Abnormal significance, benefits, and limitations Susan Cave. 2013.
Group Discussion
Behavior of diagnostic and statistical manual for Classification and
Mentoring
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Department of Psychology
mental disorders. Case Analysis/Case Diagnosis of
Apply the knowledge learned in this Conference Psychological
chapter for sample cases of Abnormality.
psychological disorders. Barlow, V. M. &
Durand, DH. (2012).
Abnormal psychology:
An integrative
approach. (6th Ed.).
USA: Wadsworth,
Cengage Learning.
Week D. Stress-Related Disorders Evaluate the effects of stress. Class discussion Multimedia (PPT), Written and oral
6 to 7 Identify and describe the stages of Barlow, V. M. & exam
Group Discussion
general adaptation syndrome. Durand, DH. (2012).
Mentoring
Abnormal psychology:
Evaluate evidence on the relationship Case Analysis/Case An integrative
between life changes and Conference approach. (6th Ed.).
psychological and physical health. USA: Wadsworth,
Identify psychological factors that Cengage Learning.
moderate the effects of stress. Comer, R.J. (2014).
Define the concept of an adjustment Fundamental of
disorder and describe the key features abnormal psychology.
USA: Worth
of this disorder.
Publishers.
Describe the key features of acute
stress disorder and posttraumatic stress
disorder.
Describe ways of understanding and
treating PTSD.
Multimedia (PPT),
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College of Social Sciences and Development
Department of Psychology
Week E. Anxiety Disorders, Describe the physical, behavioral, and Group Work, Documentary Written and oral
8 Obsessive-Compulsive cognitive features of anxiety disorders. Barlow, V. M. & exam
Disorders, and Other Case analysis
Durand, DH. (2012).
Related Disorders Describe the leading conceptual model
Lecture Abnormal psychology:
of panic disorder.
An integrative
Evaluate methods used to treat panic approach. (6th Ed.).
disorder. USA: Wadsworth,
Cengage Learning.
Describe the key features and specific Hoeksema, S. (2011).
types of phobic disorders and explain Abnormal psychology
how phobias develop. (5th Ed .). Philippines:
Evaluate methods used to treat phobic McGraw-Hill
disorders. Education Asia.
Brown, Timothy A.,
Describe the key features of Barlow, David H.
generalized anxiety disorder and ways Boston University. 4th
of understanding and treating it. Edition. 2011.
Casebook in Abnormal
Describe the key features of obsessive– Psychology,
compulsive disorder and ways of International Edition
understanding and treating it.
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G. Mood Disorders and Define the term mood disorder, Class participation Multimedia (PPT) Written and oral
Suicide describe the key features of major Durand, Mark V., exam
Week Group discussion University of South
11 depressive disorder and evaluate
Florida. Barlow,
factors that may account for the Case analysis David H., Boston
increased rates of depression among University 5th
women. Role Playing Edition. 2010.
Describe the key features of persistent Essentials of
Mentoring Abnormal
depressive disorder and premenstrual
dysphoric disorder. Psychology
Describe the key features of bipolar Peter Mckellar. 2013.
Abnormal
disorder and cyclothymic disorder. Psychology.
Evaluate the role of stress in Susan Cave. 2013.
depression. Classification and
Describe the major psychological Diagnosis of
models of depression. Psychological
Describe biological factors in Abnormality.
depression and causal factors in bipolar
Nevid, J.S. et al.
disorders. (2014). Abnormal
Identify and describe methods used to psychology in a
treat mood disorders. changing behavior.
Identify risk factors and major New Jersey: Pearson
theoretical perspectives on suicide. Education, Inc.
Apply the knowledge of factors in
suicide and steps to take if someone
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was experiencing suicidal thoughts.
Week
12 H. Substance-Related and Identify the major types of substance- Class discussion Multimedia (PPT)
Addictive Disorders related disorders in the DSM-5 and Group Discussion Durand, Mark V., Written and oral
describe their general features. University of South exam
Mentoring
Florida. Barlow,
Describe nonchemical forms of Case Analysis/Case David H., Boston
addiction or compulsive behavior and Conference University 5th
explain the difference between Edition. 2010.
physiological dependence and Essentials of
psychological dependence. Abnormal
Theoretical perspectives toward Psychology
understanding substance use disorders Barlow, V. M. &
Durand, DH. (2012).
and identify common stages in the
Abnormal
pathway to addiction. psychology: An
Identify the major categories of integrative
psychoactive drugs and specific drugs approach. (6th Ed.).
in each category, and describe the USA: Wadsworth,
effects of these drugs and the risks they Cengage Learning.
pose.
Evaluate methods of treating substance
use disorders.
Describe the basic features of
gambling disorder and evaluate ways
of treating it.
Describe the key features of three types
Week I. Eating Disorders and of eating disorders: anorexia nervosa,
13 Sleep-Wake Disorders bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating Class discussion Multimedia (PPT), Written and oral
disorder. Barlow, V. M. & exam
Group Discussion Durand, DH. (2012).
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Describe causal factors involved in Mentoring Abnormal
anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. psychology: An
Case Analysis/Case integrative
Evaluate methods used to treat eating Conference approach. (6th Ed.).
disorders. USA: Wadsworth,
Identify the factors and health risks Cengage Learning.
associated with obesity. Durand, Mark V.,
University of South
Identify and describe specific types of Florida. Barlow,
sleep-wake disorders. David H., Boston
University 5th
Evaluate methods used to treat sleep- Edition. 2010.
wake disorders. Essentials of
Abnormal
Apply the knowledge of healthy Psychology
sleeping habits to develop more Susan Cave. 2013.
adaptive sleep habits. Classification and
Diagnosis of
Psychological
Abnormality.
Week J. Disorders Involving Describe the key features of gender Class discussion Multimedia (PPT) Written and oral
14 Gender and Sexuality dysphoria and explain the difference Group Discussion Durand, Mark V., exam
between gender dysphoria and Mentoring University of South
homosexuality. Florida. Barlow,
Case Analysis/Case
Describe the major theoretical David H., Boston
Conference University 5th
perspectives on transgender identity.
Edition. 2010.
Define the term sexual dysfunction and Essentials of
identify three major categories of Abnormal
sexual dysfunctions and specific Psychology
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disorders within each type and describe
the causal factors involved in sexual Barlow, V. M. &
dysfunctions. Durand, DH. (2012).
Describe the methods used to treat Abnormal
sexual dysfunctions. psychology: An
Define the term paraphilia and identify integrative
the major types of paraphilic disorders. approach. (6th Ed.).
Describe the theoretical perspectives USA: Wadsworth,
on paraphilias, the underlying causal Cengage Learning.
factors and methods for treating it. Nevid, J.S. et al.
Identify the major types of rape, (2014). Abnormal
describe the effects of rape, and psychology in a
identify the factors involved in rape. changing behavior.
New Jersey: Pearson
Education, Inc
Week K. Schizophrenia Spectrum Define the term schizophrenia. Class discussion Multimedia (PPT)
15 Disorders Describe the course of development Group Discussion Barlow, V. M. & Written and Oral
Exam
and key features of schizophrenia. Mentoring Durand, DH. (2012).
Describe the psychodynamic Case Analysis/Case Abnormal
viewpoints, learning theory Conference psychology: An
perspective, biological bases and the integrative
role of family factors on schizophrenia. approach. (6th Ed.).
Apply the diathesis–stress model to the USA: Wadsworth,
development of schizophrenia. Cengage Learning.
Evaluate the methods used to treat Brown, Timothy A.,
schizophrenia. Barlow, David H.
Describe the general features of other Boston University.
disorders in the schizophrenia 4th Edition. 2011.
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spectrum. Casebook in
Abnormal
Psychology,
International Edition
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Department of Psychology
Describe the major theoretical USA: Wadsworth,
perspectives on understanding Cengage Learning.
personality disorders—the Brown, Timothy A.,
psychodynamic, learning, cognitive, Barlow, David H.
Boston University.
family, biological, and sociocultural
4th Edition. 2011.
perspectives. Casebook in
Abnormal
Evaluate methods used to treat
Psychology,
personality disorders. International Edition
Peter Mckellar.
Define the concept of impulse control
2013. Abnormal
disorders and describe the features of Psychology.
several major types. Susan Cave. 2013.
Classification and
Diagnosis of
Psychological
Abnormality.
N. Neurocognitive Disorders Define the concept of neurocognitive Class discussion Case study
Week and Disorders Related to Aging disorder and identify three major types. Powerpoint
18 Group Discussion Written and oral
Brown, Timothy A.,
Describe the key features and causes of exam
Barlow, David H.
delirium and major neurocognitive Mentoring
Boston University.
disorder 4th Edition. 2011.
Case Analysis/Case
Casebook in
Describe the key features of mild Conference
Abnormal
neurocognitive disorder. Psychology,
Homeworks
International Edition
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Department of Psychology
Describe the key features and causes of Kearney,
Alzheimer’s disease and evaluate Christopher,
current treatments. University of Las
Vegas, Nevada. 4th
Identify and describe other types of Edition. 2010.
neurocognitive disorders. Casebook in Child
Behavior Disorders
Identify other psychological disorders Durand, Mark V.,
related to aging. University of South
Florida. Barlow,
David H., Boston
University 5th
Edition. 2010.
Essentials of
Abnormal
Psychology
Durand, Mark V.,
University of South
Florida. Barlow,
David H., Boston
University 5th
Edition. 2010.
Essentials of
Abnormal
Psychology
Week FINAL EXAMINATION
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Department of Psychology
COURSE GRADING SYSTEM
Quizzes
Attendance
Recitation
Projects/Assignments/Seatwork/Special Report
Midterm / Final Examinations 30%
100%
Mary Anne A. Portuguez, MP, RPm DR. JOHN MARK S. DISTOR, RPm
Name of Faculty Chairperson
Approved by:
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College of Social Sciences and Development
Department of Psychology
DR. MANUEL M. MUHI
Vice President for Academic Affairs
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