ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY - University of Lethbridge

THE UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES HEALTH SCIENCES 3150 (Fall 2011) ADULT PSYCHOPATHOLOGY INSTRUCTOR Robert Williams, Ph.D., R.Psych. Clinical Psychologist & Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences University of Lethbridge Office: Markin Hall 3017 403-382-7128 [email protected] MARKER Jennifer Arthur, B.A. M.Sc. Candidate, Faculty of Health Sciences University of Lethbridge [email protected]

LOCATION AH175 TIME Mondays, 9:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. DATES September 12, 19, 26 October 3, 17 (Exam 1), 24, 31 November 7, 14, 21 (Exam 2), 28 December 5 OFFICE HOURS Mondays 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m

COURSE DESCRIPTION A detailed examination of the assessment, causes, and treatment of adult mental health disorders.

TEXTBOOK  There is an optional textbook that will further your understanding of the course material: Nolen-Hoeksema, S. & Rector, N. (2011). Abnormal Psychology (2nd Canadian Edition). McGraw-Hill.  All PowerPoint lectures from the course will be available online.

PREREQUISITE Third-year standing (a minimum of 60.0 credit hours) in the Bachelor of Health Sciences (Addictions Counselling or Public Health program).

EVALUATION  The two midterm exams and the final exam are based on class lectures and discussion. The exams will consist of multiple choice and short answer questions.  Exam #1 is worth 30% of your mark. It will be 1 hour in length.  Exam #2 is worth 30% of your mark. It will be 1 hour in length and will only cover lectures, discussions, and assigned readings since the last test.  The Final Exam is worth 40% of your mark and will be administered during the final examination period. It will be 2 hours in length and will cover the entire course material.  Missed tests are excused only for important medical, family, or religious reasons. A note from the appropriate authority is required, and a makeup test will normally be given.

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GRADING BREAKDOWN The grading system for this course is consistent with that established in the Faculty of Health Sciences, effective May, 2002. Letter GPA Percent Letter GPA Percent A+ 4.0 95 - 100% C+ 2.3 71 - 74.9% A 4.0 91 - 94.9% C 2.0 67 - 70.9% A3.7 87 - 90.9% C1.7 63 - 66.9% B+ 3.3 83 - 86.9% D+ 1.3 59 - 62.9% B 3.0 79 - 82.9% D 1.0 55 - 58.9% B2.7 75 - 78.9% F 0 0 - 54.9%

PLAGIARISM STATEMENT The University of Lethbridge subscribes to Turnitin.com, a plagiarism detection service. Please be advised that student work submitted for credit in this course may be submitted to this system to verify its originality. Students must be able to submit both electronic and hard copy versions of their work upon request.

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH A DISABILITY Reasonable accommodations are available for students who have a documented disability. If you have been diagnosed with a disability, there is no need to face the challenge of University without support. Please contact the Counselling Services/Students with Disabilities Resource Centre at 403-329-2766 http://www.uleth.ca/ross/counselling/index.html to set up an appointment. After registering with the Disabilities Resource Centre, your instructor will be notified by a formal letter of any accommodations you require. In addition, students are responsible for requesting accommodations from the instructor at least *two weeks* in advance of the evaluation date. The instructor and student are jointly responsible for arranging the resources needed for the evaluation process.

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DATE

TOPIC

CHAPTERS

Sept 12

CLASSIFICATION & ASSESSMENT

4

Sept 19

CAUSES OF PSYCHOPATHOLOGY

2

Sept 26

TREATMENT OF PSYCHOPATHOLOGY

5

Oct 3

DISSOCIATIVE DISORDERS SOMATOFORM DISORDERS

8

Oct 10

THANKSGIVING – NO CLASS

Oct 17

TEST # 1 ANXIETY DISORDERS

6,7

Oct 24

ANXIETY DISORDERS (+ OCD + Panic Attacks videos)

6,7

MOOD DISORDERS (+ Bipolar Video) Oct 31

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Nov 7

EATING DISORDERS (+ Eating Disorder Video) SEXUAL DISORDERS

Nov 14

ADDICTIONS (+ Alcoholism video)

17

Nov 21

TEST # 2 SCHIZOPHRENIA (+ Schizophrenia video)

11

Nov 28

PERSONALITY DISORDERS ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOUR

12

MENTAL RETARDATION NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS

14

Dec 5

Wallace & Shapiro (2006), American Psychologist, 61 (7), 690-701 is assigned reading (will be posted on Courseware)

FINAL EXAM

9,10 15,16