Course Prefix and Number: PSY 449, Abnormal Psychology
Learner Outcomes
Understand and describe the historical
views of abnormal behavior that influence
how mental illness is viewed today.
Describe the typical research methods and
research controversies regarding abnormal
behavior.
Describe the major diagnostic categories of
the DSM-IV and distinguish among
symptoms, proposed causes, and preferred
treatments of each.
Summarize the basic psychological
theories of abnormal behavior and the
treatments that correspond to each
theoretical perspective
Describe legal and ethical issues related to
abnormal psychology
Consider and express one’s own values,
experiences, and history related to theory,
research, and practice in abnormal
psychology.
Assessment options
Multiple choice and short essay examinations.
Analysis of a case study with written or oral
presentation.
Annotated bibliographies (summaries) of research
articles related to abnormal psychology.
Critical analysis a book or other cultural
representation of abnormalcy
Multiple choice and short essay examinations.
Analysis of a case study with written or oral
presentation.
Annotated bibliographies (summaries) of research
articles related to abnormal psychology.
Critical analysis a book or other cultural
representation of abnormalcy
Multiple choice and short essay examinations.
Analysis of a case study with written or oral
presentation.
Annotated bibliographies (summaries) of research
articles related to abnormal psychology.
Critical analysis a book or other cultural
representation of abnormalcy
Multiple choice and short essay examinations.
Analysis of a case study with written or oral
presentation.
Annotated bibliographies (summaries) of research
articles related to abnormal psychology.
Critical analysis a book or other cultural
representation of abnormalcy
Multiple choice and short essay examinations.
Analysis of a case study with written or oral
presentation.
Annotated bibliographies (summaries) of research
articles related to abnormal psychology.
Critical analysis a book or other cultural
representation of abnormalcy
Analysis of a case study with written or oral
presentation.
Annotated bibliographies (summaries) of research
articles related to abnormal psychology.
Critical analysis a book or other cultural
representation of abnormalcy