Psychology
Northwest College
PSYC 2316 – Personality– Web Enhanced
(Web enhanced conducted as 80% in class and 20% online)
CRN 55546 – Fall 2010 Semester
Katy Campus, Room 225 | 12:30-2pm | Mon & Wed
3-Hour Lecture/ 48 hours per semester/ Term 16 weeks
Instructor: Ilija (Elijah) I. Gallego, PsyD.
Instructor Contact Information:
Office: Katy Campus #225a
Phone: (713) 718-5816
Email: ilija.gallego@hccs.edu
Professor’s HCC Learning Website:
http://learning.nwc.hccs.edu/members/ilija.gallego
Office location and hours (& also by appointment)
Monday through Thursday: 7:30 - 8am
Monday: 11am -12:30pm
Tuesday: 11am -12:30pm
Wednesday: 9:30am -11am
Thursday: 11am-12:30pm
Friday: 8:30am -9am
Course Description
PSYC 2316 covers personality theories that apply to both normal personality and
abnormal behavior. Some of the theories covered are psychoanalytic, cognitive,
learning, and sociocultural. Current research on the biological foundations of mental
health and illness is covered in detail. These theories are related to mental disorders
such as major depression, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder
and schizophrenia. Case studies of individuals enhance comprehension of mental
disorders. Treatment by psychotherapy and drugs is discussed as well as ethical, legal
and social issues relating to the mentally ill.
Prerequisites
The minimum requirements for enrollment in PSYC 2316 are 1.)having completed and
passed PSYC 2301; and, since PSYC 2316 requires college-level reading and writing
skills, placement in college-level reading (or take GUST 0342 as a co-requisite) and
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placement in college-level writing (or take ENGL 0310/0349 as a co-requisite). If you
have enrolled in this course without having satisfied these prerequisites, you are at
higher risk of failure or withdrawal than students who have done so, and you should
carefully read and consider the repeater policy notice that follows.
Course Goals
The goals of all psychology courses at Houston Community College are as follows:
Upon completion of this course, students will be prepared to
1. Succeed in advanced psychology courses that include related content and are
required for an undergraduate major in psychology
2. Succeed in advanced psychology and psychology-related courses that include
related content and are required in non-psychology majors such as nursing and
education
3. Understand and evaluate psychological concepts that are covered in this course and
are featured in news reports, self-help materials, and as a part of the process of seeking
and engaging in psychotherapy
Student Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to:
1. Define and identify key concepts in multiple (5) areas of personality theory and
abnormal psychology including concepts, facts and theoretical perspectives.
2. Describe and differentiate among the three major contemporary theories of
abnormality, the four types of treatment and the relationship between stress and health.
Also describe and differentiate among the six major classes of psychological disorders.
3. Evaluate the methods used in the study of abnormal psychology the assessment
tools used in this field.
4. Apply the use of the DSM-IV in the process of diagnosis.
Learning objectives
OBJECTIVES FOR SLO #1: Define and identify key concepts in multiple (5) areas of
personality theory and abnormal psychology including concepts, facts and theoretical
perspectives.
CORE DOMAIN 1: THE BACKGROUND AND HISTORY OF THE STUDY OF
ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
1. The five attempts to define abnormality
2. Historically, what are the three types of theories about the causes of abnormality
3. Who are four of the major contributors to this history of the study of abnormality
before 1900?
CORE DOMAIN 2: THE MAJOR ASSESSMENT TOOLS USED IN THIS FIELD
1. Define and identify the methods of gathering information about symptoms and
history
2. Define and identify the methods of measuring physiological and neurophysiological
information about the client
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Define and identify the use of clinical interviews
Define and identify the personality inventories such as the MMPI
Define and identify projective tests such as the Rorschach Inkblot Test
CORE DOMAIN 3: MAJOR IMAGING TECHNIQUES
1. Define and identify CT scan
2. Define and identify PET scan
3. Define and identify MRI
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OBJECTIVES FOR SLO#2: Describe and differentiate among the three major
contemporary theories of abnormality, the four types of treatment and the relationship
between stress and health. Also describe and differentiate among the six major classes
of psychological disorders.
CORE DOMAIN 1: BIOLOGICALTHEORIES OF ABNORMALITY
1. Describe and differentiate structural abnormalities in the brain
2. Describe and differentiate poor functioning of the brain neurotransmitter systems
3. Describe and differentiate genetic inheritance
CORE DOMAIN 2: PSYCHOLOGICAL THEORIES OF ABNORMALITY
1. Describe and differentiate between the original psychodynamic theories and the
modern psychodynamic theories.
2. Describe and differentiate between the theories based on classical conditioning and
those based on operant conditioning.
3. Describe the cognitive theories of abnormality
4. Describe and differentiate between the humanistic and existential theories of
abnormality
CORE DOMAIN 3: SOCIAL AND INTERPERSONAL THEORIES
1. Describe and differentiate family systems theory
2. Describe and differentiate social structural theory
CORE DOMAIN 4: BIOLOGICAL TREATMENTS
1. Describe medications
2. Describe herbal medicines
3. Describe new types of therapy
CORE DOMAIN 5: PSYCHOLOGICAL THERAPIES
1.psychodynamic
2.humanistic
3. Behavior
4.Cognitive
CORE DOMAIN 6: INTERPERSONAL AND SOCIAL APPROACHES
1. Family systems therapy
2. Prevention programs
3. Cultural specific therapies
CORE DOMAIN 7: PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES TO STRESS
1.Sleep and health
2. Personality and health
3. Interventions to improve health
CORE DOMAIN 8: ANXIETY DISORDERS
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1. Panic disorder
2. Phobias
3. Generalized Anxiety disorder
4. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
CORE DOMAIN 9: SOMATOFORM AND DISSOCIATIVE DISORDERS
1. Conversion disorder
2. Somatization disorder
3. Hypochondriasis
CORE DOMAIN 10: MOOD DISORDERS
1. Major depression
2. Bipolar disorder
3. The theories
4. The treatments
CORE DOMAIN 11: TYPES OF PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS
1. Schizophrenia
2. Other psychotic disorders
3. The theories
4. The treatments
CORE DOMAIN 12: TYPES OF PERSONALY DISORDERS
1. Odd-eccentric disorders
2. Dramatic-emotional disorders
3. Anxious-fearful disorders
4. The theories
5. The treatments
CORE DOMAIN 13: TYPES OF CHILDHOOD DISORDERS
1. Behavior disorders
2. Separation anxiety disorder
3. Mental retardation
4. Pervasive developmental disorders
5. Special issues with children
OBJECTIVE FOR SLO#3: Evaluate the methods used in the study of abnormal
psychology the assessment tools used in this field.
CORE DOMAIN 1: CASE STUDIES
1. Evaluate the advantages of case studies in abnormal psychology
2. Evaluate the disadvantages of case studies, especially the lack of generalizability
and objectivity.
CORE DOMAIN 2: CORRELATIONAL STUDIES
1. Evaluate the necessity of using correlation in the study of abnormality
2. Evaluate the use of cross-sectional and longitudinal research in this area
3. Evaluate the importance of statistical significance
4. Evaluate the difference between correlation and causation
5. Evaluate the importance of representativeness
6. Evaluate the need for good external validity
CORE DOMAIN 3: EXPERIMENTAL STUDIES
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Evaluate the limitations of human laboratory study
Evaluate the limitations of human laboratory study
Evaluate the importance of random assignment
Evaluate the limitations of generalizability
Evaluate the special ethical issues with this type of research, especially in therapy
outcome studies
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OBJECTIVES FOR SLO#4: Apply the use of the DSM-IV in the process of diagnosis.
CORE DOMAIN 1: Apply the use of the DSM-IV in the process of diagnosis
Students will apply
1. What type of information is used in the diagnostic process?
2. How does the psychologist use the Five Axes?
3. How do psychologists use the information in each of the disorder chapters and the
DSM-IV to create a diagnostic report?
CALENDAR (Tentative and Subject to Change)
Week 1: 8/30 & 9/1
Intro to Course & Chapter 1: Abnormality
Week 2: 9/6 & 9/2 (Mon , 6/6 Holiday)
Chapter 2: Contemporary Theories
Week 3: 9/13 & 9/15
Chapter 2: Contemp. Theories
Week 4: 9/20 & 9/22
Chapter 2: Contemp. Theories
Week 5: 9/27 & 9/29
Chapter 2: Contemp. Theories
Week 6: 10/4 & 10/6
Chapter 2: Contemp. Theories &
Test 1 (Wed, 10/6)
Week 7: 10/11 & 10/13
Chapters 4: Assessment/Diagnosis
Week 8: 10/18 & 10/20
Chapter 5: Treatment of Abnormality &
Test 2 (Wed, 10/20)
Week 9: 10/25 & 10/27
Chapters 6 & 7: Stress & Anxiety Disorders
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Week 11: 11/1 & 11/3
Chapters 8: Dissociative Disorders
Week 12: 11/2 & 11/10
Chapters 9 & 10: Mood Disorders & Suicide
(Saturday, 11/13 Last Day To Turn In BlackBoard Assignments @ 11:59pm)
Week 13: 11/15 & 11/17
Test 3 (Wed, 11/17)
& Chapter 11: Schizophrenia
(Thursday, 11/18 Last Day To Withdraw @ 4:30pm)
Week 14: 11/22 & 11/24
Chapter 12: Personality Disorders
Test 4 & (Wed, 11/24)
Week 15: 11/29 & 12/1
Survey of Chapters 13 & 15
Week 16: 12/6 & 12/8
Survey of Chapters 16 & 17
Test 5 (Wed, 12/2)
Week 17: 12/15 Comprehensive final 1:00PM-3:00pm in usual classroom
Instructional Methods
Classwork will include lectures, demonstrations, learning exercises, readings, and
discussions and videos. You are encouraged to ask questions and participate.
Expect daily homework readings, frequent homework assignments, and regular in-class
assignments and readings. You may have pop quizzes over lecture material and/or
readings.
Student Assignments
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS (40% OF COURSE GRADE): Written assignment
topics are online on Blackboard in the assignments/assessment section of the
course. All assignments are required. They are to be turned in using
Blackboard’s journal entry component. You are encouraged to write your entry
in MS Word or some other word processing program, and copy and paste your
work into the space provided in Blackboard, so that you do not lose an entry in
the event of technical problems. Also, for the same reason, save your entries
somewhere other than Blackboard. Do NOT submit your entries as attachment.
Students are expected to use spelling and grammar check in the
word
processing program, to proof-read entries carefully and to obtain writing tutoring
as needed. Entries with an excessive number of writing errors will not be
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accepted. Plagiarism will result in a grade of 0 for each entry, or on the entire
assignment.
The written assignments require that students visit websites, complete activities,
takes personality assessments, conduct research, etc and then report on their
activities using description, analysis, evaluation, etc.
Please complete
assignments in a timely manner, taking into account that websites, including
Blackboard, may be down at times.
Also, please note the last day of the semester for turning in Blackboard
assignments. Assignments will not be taken after this day for any reason.
GETTING TO THE BLACKBOARD ASSIGNMENTS:
Go to the following Blackboard website to log on to class:
http://hccs.blackboard.com/webct/entryPageIns.dowebct
Remember to perform a browser check fist. This is available on the
same page. This Blackboard page is where almost all of your daily
assignments can be found. These are mandatory and make up 40%
of your course grade. Your initial password is “distance” (without
quotes).
TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR BLACKBOARD ASSIGNMENTS:
-Go to http://webct.hccs.edu for notification of network problems, etc.
-Contact the Technical Support Department by phone at 713-718-5275, #3
-Contact the Technical Support Department via email at
desupport@hccs.edu
-For HCC network problems call 713-718-8800
Assessments
UNIT TESTS (40% OF COURSE GRADE): Five unit tests may consist of a
combination of matching, true/false, fill in the blank, and (primarily) multiple
choice questions. Typically tests will consist of approximately 50 questions.
Students must make up tests they miss. No test grade will be dropped.
COMPREHENSIVE FINAL (20% OF COURSE GRADE): This is a 50 question,
multiple choice test on material from previous tests. It will be given, as scheduled
and printed in the course schedule, on finals week. All students must take the
final exam.
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Instructional Materials
Required Reading: Nolen-Hoeksema, S. (2006). Abnormal Psychology, 4th
Ed: Boston, McGraw-Hill.
Textbook Companion Website: www.mhhe.com/nolen4
HCC-NW Psychology Resources Learning Website:
http://learning.nwc.hccs.edu/subjects/psyc
HCC ADA Policy
Services to Students with Disabilities
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning,
psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable
accommodations must contact the Disability Services Office at the
respective college at the beginning of each semester. Faculty is authorized
to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support
Services Office.
(District ADA Coordinator – Donna Price – 713.718.5165
Central ADA Counselors – Jaime Torres - 713.718.6164 Martha Scribner – 713.718.6164
Northeast ADA Counselor- Kim Ingram – 713.718.8420
Northwest ADA Counselor – Mahnaz Kolaini – 713.718.5422
Southeast ADA Counselor – Jette Lott - 713.718.7218
Southwest ADA Counselor – Dr. Becky Hauri – 713.718.7910
Coleman ADA Counselor – Dr. Raj Gupta – 713.718.7631)
HCC Academic Honesty Policy
A student who is academically dishonest is, by definition, not showing that the
coursework has been learned, and that student is claiming an advantage not available
to other students. The instructor is responsible for measuring each student's individual
achievements and also for ensuring that all students compete on a level playing field.
Thus, in our system, the instructor has teaching, grading, and enforcement roles. You
are expected to be familiar with the University's Policy on Academic Honesty, found in
the catalog. What that means is: If you are charged with an offense, pleading ignorance
of the rules will not help you. Students are responsible for conducting themselves with
honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Penalties and/or disciplinary
proceedings may be initiated by College System officials against a student accused of
scholastic dishonesty. “Scholastic dishonesty” includes, but is not limited to, cheating
on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.
Cheating on a test includes:
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Copying from another students’ test paper;
Using materials not authorized by the person giving the test;
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Collaborating with another student during a test without authorization;
Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or
part the contents of a test that has not been administered;
Bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered.
Plagiarism means the appropriation of another’s work and the unacknowledged
incorporation of that work in one’s own written work offered for credit.
Collusion mean the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written
work offered for credit.
Possible punishments for academic dishonesty may include a grade of 0 or F in the
particular assignment, failure in the course, and/or recommendation for probation or
dismissal from the College System. (See the Student Handbook)
DR. GALLEGO’S POLICY: All tests, as well as all BlackBoard
assignments/assessments and journal entries are to be completed only by the student
who expects to earn credit for the work.
If I learn that you have cheated in my course I will choose one or more of the following
options:
1.) Giving you a zero for the assignment/test
2.) Recording your grade in the course as an “F”
3.) Notifying the college administration ot the incident and proceeding with their
recommendations
HCC Class Attendance Policy
Class Attendance - It is important that you come to class! Attending class regularly is
the best way to succeed in this class. Research has shown that the single most
important factor in student success is attendance. Simply put, going to class greatly
increases your ability to succeed. You are expected to attend all lectures regularly. You
are responsible for materials covered during your absences. Class attendance is
checked daily. Although it is your responsibility to drop a course for nonattendance, at
HCC the instructor has the authority to drop you for excessive absences.
If you are not attending class, you are not learning the information. As the information
that is discussed in class is important for your career, students may be dropped from a
course after accumulating absences in excess of 12.5% hours of instruction. The six
hours of class time would include any total classes missed or for excessive tardiness or
leaving class early.
You may decide NOT to come to class for whatever reason. As an adult making the
decision not to attend, you do not have to notify the instructor prior to missing a class.
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However, if this happens too many times, you may suddenly find that you have “lost” the
class.
Poor attendance records tend to correlate with poor grades. If you miss any class,
including the first week, you are responsible for all material missed. It is a good idea to
find a friend or a buddy in class who would be willing to share class notes or discussion
or be able to hand in paper if you unavoidably miss a class.
Class attendance equals class success.
HCC Course Withdrawal Policy
If you feel that you cannot complete this course, you will need to withdraw from the
course prior to the final date of withdrawal. Before, you withdraw from your course;
please take the time to meet with the instructor to discuss why you feel it is necessary to
do so. The instructor may be able to provide you with suggestions that would enable
you to complete the course. Your success is very important. Beginning in fall 2007, the
Texas Legislature passed a law limiting first time entering freshmen to no more than SIX
total course withdrawals throughout their educational career in obtaining a certificate
and/or degree.
To help students avoid having to drop/withdraw from any class, HCC has instituted an
Early Alert process by which your professor may “alert” you and HCC counselors that
you might fail a class because of excessive absences and/or poor academic
performance. It is your responsibility to visit with your professor or a counselor to learn
about what, if any, HCC interventions might be available to assist you – online tutoring,
child care, financial aid, job placement, etc. – to stay in class and improve your
academic performance.
If you plan on withdrawing from your class, you may withdraw yourself online (except for
flex entry classes) OR contact a HCC counselor or your professor to withdraw you and
this must be done PRIOR to the withdrawal deadline to receive a “W” on your transcript.
(**Final withdrawal deadlines vary each semester and/or depending on class length,
please visit the online registration calendars, HCC schedule of classes and catalog, any
HCC Registration Office, or any HCC counselor to determine class withdrawal
deadlines.) Remember to allow sufficient time (at least 24-hour response time)
when communicating via email and/or telephone with a professor and/or
counselor. Do not submit a request to discuss withdrawal options less than a
day before the deadline. Some professors may not be willing to process the
withdrawal requests or have specific timelines for processing withdrawal
requests, please consult with your individual professor for details. If you do not
withdraw before the deadline, you will receive the grade that you are making in the class
as your final grade.
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DR. GALLEGO’S POLICY: I do not withdraw students, regardless of the
number of absences. It is your responsibility to withdraw yourself from my course.
Repeat Course Fee
The State of Texas encourages students to complete college without having to repeat
failed classes. To increase student success, students who repeat the same course
more than twice, are required to pay extra tuition. The purpose of this extra tuition fee is
to encourage students to pass their courses and to graduate. Effective fall 2006, HCC
will charge a higher tuition rate to students registering the third or subsequent time for a
course. If you are considering course withdrawal because you are not earning passing
grades, confer with your instructor/counselor as early as possible about your study
habits, reading and writing homework, test taking skills, attendance, course
participation, and opportunities for tutoring or other assistance that might be available.
Classroom Behavior
As your instructor and as a student in this class, it is our shared responsibility to develop
and maintain a positive learning environment for everyone. Your instructor takes this
responsibility very seriously and will inform members of the class if their behavior makes
it difficult for him/her to carry out this task. As a fellow learner, you are asked to respect
the learning needs of your classmates and assist your instructor achieve this critical
goal.
Eating in the classrooms is not permitted at the Katy campus.
DR. GALLEGO’S POLICY: I cannot allow students who interfere with
teaching or learning to remain in the classroom. Please be respectful to your
classmates and to me. Disruptions will forfeit your opportunity to turn in or complete
assignments and exams.
Use of Camera and/or Recording Devices
As a student active in the learning community of this course, it is your responsibility to
be respectful of the learning atmosphere in your classroom. To show respect of your
fellow students and instructor, you will turn off your phone and other electronic devices,
and will not use these devices in the classroom unless you receive permission from the
instructor.
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Use of recording devices, including camera phones and tape recorders, is prohibited in
classrooms, laboratories, faculty offices, and other locations where instruction, tutoring,
or testing occurs. Students with disabilities who need to use a recording device as a
reasonable accommodation should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities for
information regarding reasonable accommodations. If you are not an ADA student and
wish to record the lectures, please obtain my permission before doing so.
Instructor Requirements
As your Instructor, it is my responsibility to:
 Provide the grading scale and detailed grading formula explaining how student
grades are to be derived
 Facilitate an effective learning environment through class activities, discussions,
and lectures
 Description of any special projects or assignments
 Inform students of policies such as attendance, withdrawal, tardiness and make
up
 Provide the course outline and class calendar which will include a description of
any special projects or assignments
 Arrange to meet with individual students before and after class as required
Student Requirements
To be successful in this class, it is the student’s responsibility to:
 Attend class and participate in class discussions and activities
 Read and comprehend the textbook
 Complete the required assignments and exams:
 Ask for help when there is a question or problem
 Keep copies of all paperwork, including this syllabus, handouts and all
assignments
Program/Discipline Requirements
The psychology discipline committee has approved the following requirements for all
sections of PSYC 2301:
 All instructors must require at least one written assignment.
 All instructors must include assignments, exams, or activities in their syllabi that
address all of the HCCS core curriculum standards (see above).
Grading
AVERAGE OF 5 UNIT TESTS
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS AVERAGE
COMPREHENSIVE FINAL
= 40%
= 40%
= 20%
TOTAL = 100%
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HCCS Grading Scale
90 - 100 = A
80 - 89 = B
70 - 79 = C
60 - 69 = D
Below 60 = F
MESSAGES FROM DR. GALLEGO: Each day I will post a message
online on my Learning Web site explaining what was covered in class that day, what
activities were completed, and what is expected of you for the next class period.
Changed due dates, due date reminders, cancelled classes, out of class activities, etc.,
will be posted here. Please check this site at least once or twice a week, and certainly
the night before your class to determine if you are ready for class the next day.
“Messages From Your Professor” can be found in the”Psyc 2316 - Personality” section
of my site. The direct link is:
http://learning.nwc.hccs.edu/members/ilija.gallego/psyc2316/messages/