Psychopathology (303-0-20)

Instructors

Renee Engeln

Meeting Info

Annenberg Hall G21: Tues, Thurs 12:30PM - 1:50PM

Overview of class

This course will introduce the major categories of psychological disorders and related research findings. Goals/topics include: encouraging thoughtful and critical evaluation of the DSM system of classification and our ideas about the structure and nature of mental disorders; exploring theories about the cause of mental disorders and how these theories have changed throughout recent history; considering ethical, legal, and social issues involved in the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders; developing critical thinking skills through the study of several controversial issues in abnormal psychology; and emphasizing the human face of psychological distress through case studies, readings, and videos.

Teaching Method

This course will introduce the major categories of psychological disorders and related research findings. Goals/topics include: encouraging thoughtful and critical evaluation of the DSM system of classification and our ideas about the structure and nature of mental disorders; exploring theories about the cause of mental disorders and how these theories have changed throughout recent history; considering ethical, legal, and social issues involved in the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders; developing critical thinking skills through the study of several controversial issues in abnormal psychology; and emphasizing the human face of psychological distress through case studies, readings, and videos.

Class Materials (Required)

Hooley, J.M., Nock, M., & Butcher, J.N. (2020). Abnormal Psychology (18th ed.). Pearson.
ISBN: 9780135190968
*Other assigned readings are available on the course website at no charge.

Typically, the most inexpensive way to obtain the book is to buy it directly from the publisher as an e-book for about $55.

Other assigned readings will be available at no charge on the course website.

Class Attributes

Social and Behavioral Science Foundational Discipl
Social & Behavioral Sciences Distro Area

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Pre-Registration Psychology and Neuroscience Majors/Minors