Abnormal Psychology
Psychology 4
Spring 2016
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 10:30am-11:20am in room MLC102
Call # 42644
Section # 02
Instructor: Shannon Hassett
Office: Forum 6F
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 12:30-1:30pm
Office Phone #: (408) 864-8297
E-mail: hassettshannon@deanza.edu (Emails: Due to the large number of students I
serve, my ability to answer individual questions by email is EXTREMELY limited.
Please ask questions before, during or after class or during my office hours.) Please do
not e-mail me that you have missed class unless you have missed an exam, have missed a
class in the first two weeks of the quarter, or have missed four classes and have a valid
excuse (i.e., hospitalization, death of a loved one).
**Webpage: http://www.deanza.edu/faculty/hassettshannon/psych4/index.html (Exam
Study Guides, Homework & Project Guidelines can be found here)
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Required Text: Abnormal Psychology and Life: A Dimensional Approach, 1st Edition,
Christopher Kearney; Timothy Trull.
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Advisory: English Writing 1A or English as a Second Language 5
Course Description:
A survey of major theories and concepts of psychopathology and therapy including
methods of clinical assessment, classification and diagnosis.
Student Learning Outcome:
1) Explain the historical roots of abnormality and contrast them with current views
2) Explain the symptoms and causes of psychological disorders and compare and
contrast them
3) Describe the different types of therapy and be able to apply them to specific case
studies
Course Format:
This course will be presented in a lecture and discussion format, with film clips.
Basic Instructions for all turned in work:.
All work done outside of class needs to be typed, unless otherwise stated. I will NOT
accept any work turned into me through e-mail (unless pre-arranged). If you miss class,
make sure you get your work turned into me by either having someone turn it into me
during class or leave it in my mailbox on the day that it is due.
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Performance Evaluations:
1) Three exams will be given throughout the term. The first two exams will consist of
multiple-choice and short answer questions. The final will consist of multiple-choice
questions. Exams will cover assigned readings, lectures, discussions, assignments and
film clips, with an emphasis on lectures. All 3 exams are worth 60 points each. You
will need a scantron (#2052) and a # 2 pencil for all exams. You will also need a
blue/green book for the first two exams. You are allowed ONE make-up exam IF
you miss a regularly scheduled exam (this only applies to the first two exams). You
must notify me by one day after the scheduled exam to be able to take the make-up.
In the case of not taking an exam, you will be dropped, if it’s before the drop
deadline. There are no make-ups for the final exam. The make-up exam is more
difficult than the regularly scheduled exam. You will need to take the make up
during my office hours.
2) A personal wellness project incorporating one or more of the self-care strategies
discussed and practiced in class will be assigned. It is worth 60 points. It needs to be
typed, double-spaced. Details are posted on the course webpage.
3) Homework will be worth 60 points total. Assignments will be posted on the course
webpage. It will consist of self-care practice logs, case studies and quizzes. Late
work Will Not be accepted without pre-approval from the instructor. Be sure to make
copies of all work turned in.
4) Extra credit will be posted on the course webpage. You will choose a book from the
list and write a book report on it. It is worth 10 points. You may earn no more than
10 points total for extra credit in this course.
Grades:
Grades will be calculated on the points you earned during the term, plus any extra credit.
The total points possible are 300.
A= at least 90% (270+)
B= at least 80% (240-269 points)
C= at least 70% (210-239 points)
D= at least 60% (180-209 points)
F= below 60% (less than 180 points)
Note: On page 4 you are given a place to keep your grades, which enables you to monitor
your performance in this class.
*The California Community College Board of Governors recently passed revisions to
Title 5 regarding course repetition. “Students may enroll in a course only three (3)
times if they received a substandard grade (D, F, NP or NC) or withdrew from a class
with a "W."”
Class Attendance:
Attendance is required. It is your responsibility to sign the roll sheet. You are allowed to
miss a maximum of four class sessions. If you miss more than four class sessions you
may be dropped. Please see the catalog for dropping procedures, as it is up to you to
drop; otherwise you may end up with an “F” instead of a “W”. If you will be late to
class, please do not enter class any later than 10:40 or this will count as an absence. It is
your responsibility to be in class and on time.
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Responsibility and Respect
* If you miss a class it is your responsibility to get the notes from a classmate; I do NOT
give out my notes. Be sure to follow the schedule in the syllabus to see what we will be
covering that day. Missing a class does not excuse you from turning in assignments or
missing an exam.
*Please come prepared to class every day to take notes. Please don’t get up to sharpen
pencils, etc while class is in session.
***PLEASE shut off (and keep off) ALL electronic devices (this includes, but is not
limited to laptops, ipads, cell phones and mp3 players) while class is in session, as it is
very distracting to you as a student as well as to others. All of these devices need to be
put away in your backpack and must remain there until class is over. If it becomes a
problem, I will ask you to leave class and this will count as an absence.
*Please be respectful to everyone in the class by using appropriate language and
appropriate topics of discussion. If you do not abide by these rules you may be dropped
from the class.
* I encourage and expect class participation, but I want every student to feel that he/she
has the opportunity to participate. Please understand that if I do not call on you, it is
because I want to encourage all students to participate.
****PLEASE do not call or e-mail me that you are going to miss class or have missed
class, unless you have missed an exam or have missed a class within the first two weeks
of the quarter or have missed four classes and have a valid excuse. Please e-mail me
only if you have a situation that needs to be addressed & you cannot get a hold of me
during my office hours. Each quarter I have roughly 300 students. PLEASE keep this in
mind when e-mailing me. If you do e-mail me, please include a subject line that states
what class you are in; otherwise it will be deleted.
Academic Integrity:
I expect that all students will act in accordance with the De Anza Code of Conduct Policy
(http://www.deanza.edu/studenthandbook/pdf/studentrights.pdf, p.11-14) Academic
dishonesty, cheating and plagiarism will not be tolerated. If you are caught cheating or
plagiarizing you will fail the exam/assignment and will not be allowed to make it up.
Your name will also be forwarded to the student disciplinarian officer, and she/he may
take further action.
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Helpful Links for Student Success
Tutoring & Writing Center: http://www.deanza.edu/studentsuccess/
Disability Support Programs & Services: http://www.deanza.edu/dsps/
Counseling & Advising Center: http://www.deanza.edu/counseling/
Psychological Services: http://www.deanza.edu/psychologicalservices/
Health Services: http://www.deanza.edu/healthservices/
Your Personal Grade Record
Exams: (180 points total)
1. ____/60 points
2. ____/60 points
3. ____/60 points
Wellness Project: (60 points total)
____/60 points
Homework: (60 points total)
Extra Credit: ____/10
1. Meditation Log: ____/10 points
2. Daily Gratitude Log: ____/10 points
3. Autogenic Training Log: ____/10 points
4. Tracking Thoughts Log: ____/10 points
5. Case Studies #1: ____/10 points
6. Case Studies #2: ____/10 points
7. Online Quiz #1: ____/5 points
8. Online Quiz #2: ____/5 points
9. Online Quiz #3: ____/5 points
*Note: You can earn a maximum of 60 points out of a possible of 75 points for
homework
Total Points:______/300
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Schedule of Assignments and Important Dates
Week
Topic
Chapter
1
Introduction to course
Abnormal Psychology & Life:
1
An Overview
2
Perspectives on Abnormal Psychology
2
Mindfulness Meditation in-class practice
3
Diagnosis, Assessment &
4
Study of Abnormal Behavior
4
Study of Abnormal Behavior cont.
Anxiety Disorders
5
Quiz #1 Due/Wellness Topic Due
Exam 1 (Ch. 1,2,4)
5
Anxiety Disorders cont.
Wellness References Due
Stress Disorders
6
OCD
Somatoform & Dissociative Disorders
6
Meditation Log Due
Autogenic Training in-class practice
Desired State (Wellness Project) Due
Record Baseline Week (Wellness)
7
Dissociative Disorders cont.
Mood Disorders & Suicide
7
Autogenic Training Log Due
Discuss daily gratitude practice
Implement Solution & Track (Wellness)
8
Mood Disorders & Suicide cont.
Baseline Log & Observations (Wellness) Due
Proposed Solutions (Wellness, Part A & B) Due
Discuss tracking thoughts log
Substance-Related Disorders
9
Case Studies #1 Due
LAST DAY TO DROP!
9
No Class (holiday)
Substance-Related Disorders cont.
Eating Disorders
8
Quiz #2 & Tracking Thoughts Log Due
Exam #2 (Ch. 5-7)
10
Schizophrenia
12
Daily Gratitude Log Due
Introduction (Wellness) Due
11
Personality Disorders
10
Case Studies #2 & Quiz #3 Due
Last day to turn in extra credit
12
Final (Ch. 8,9,12,10)/Wellness Project Due
9:15-11:15am
*Note: The above schedule is tentative and is subject to change
Dates
4/4
4/5-7
4/11-14
4/14
4/18-20
4/21
4/25-26
4/27
4/27
4/28
5/2-4
5/4
5/5
5/9
5/10-12
5/10
5/10
5/11
5/12-19
5/16
5/17-19
5/19
5/19
5/20-6/17
5/23-25
5/23
5/25
5/25
5/26
5/26
5/27
5/30
5/31
6/1
6/1
6/2
6/6-9
6/6
6/9
6/13-16
6/16
6/16
6/23
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