UCLA
Department of Psychology
Abnormal Psychology (Psychology 127, Section 2)
Fall 2006
Professors Rena Repetti and Cindy Yee-Bradbury
Lectures:
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Location:
CS 24 WG Young
Teaching Assistants and Office Hours:
Caitlin Ferriter (cferriter@ucla.edu)
Monday, 2:00-3:00 PM (3158C Franz Hall)
Wednesday, 2:00-3:00 PM (3158C Franz Hall)
Katharina Kircanski (kkir@ucla.edu)
Thursday, 2:00-3:00 PM (A243C Franz Hall)
Friday, 9:30-10:30 AM (A243C Franz Hall)
Dr. Repetti:
Office Hour:
repetti@psych.ucla.edu
Tuesday, 2:30-3:30 PM (A349 Franz Hall)
Dr. Yee-Bradbury: yee@psych.ucla.edu
Office Hour:
Monday, 12:00-1:00 PM (3267 Franz Hall)
Class Web Site:
www.lsic.ucla.edu/classes/psych (Click on Psychology 127 – Lecture 2)
Course Description and Philosophy:
Students in this course will study the different ways that psychologists explain psychopathology or
abnormal behavior. Current theoretical models are examined along with research on the various forms of
psychopathology. The different therapy approaches used to treat these disorders are also discussed. The
course is designed for you to learn by (1) attending lecture regularly and reviewing your notes, (2) reading
and studying the textbook, and (3) taking advantage of opportunities to ask questions. Six weekly office
hours are listed above. Do not hesitate to see one of the instructors or one of the teaching assistants
during those scheduled hours. We want to help answer any questions that arise. We ask you not to use
email for general course-related information. Please post those questions on the discussion board that is
part of the course web page. Email should only be used when the matter to be discussed is of a personal
nature and it is not possible to attend one of the office hours.
Most students should plan on devoting about 10-15 hours each week to this course. We strongly
advise students to keep up with the assigned readings according to the schedule on the syllabus. The
lectures will be much more meaningful and enjoyable if you have done the reading in advance. The
textbook provides the basic overview; the lectures are designed to highlight certain topics and to provide
some supplemental material.
Readings:
Required - All required reading is from Oltmanns, T. F. and Emery, R.E. (2007). Abnormal
Psychology (5th Ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Optional - You may also wish to use the Study Guide for the text (written by T. F. Oltmanns). It
provides outlines, learning objectives, key terms, and sample test items for each chapter.
Grading:
Grades will be based on scores obtained on two out of three multiple-choice examinations. The
lowest of the first two exam scores will be dropped. Exam #3 is mandatory. Final grades will be
determined by an accumulated point system. As indicated below, scores on the two exams sum to 74
points; the final grading curve will be based on the total number of points accumulated, with a possible
maximum of 74 points. There are no “extra credit” projects in this class. Final grades are determined
solely by the score obtained on Exam #3 and the highest score obtained on Exam #1 or Exam #2. There
are no exceptions to this policy.
Approximately half of the exam items will be based on material covered in lectures and about half
will be based on material covered in the text. The third exam includes cumulative items (i.e., it includes
material from all 10 weeks of the quarter).
Exam #1
Exam #2
Exam #3
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37 points (37 test items) – Thursday, October 19, 2006
37 points (37 test items) – Tuesday, November 14, 2006
37 points (37 test items) – Thursday, December 7, 2006
[REMINDER: The lower score from Exam 1 or Exam 2 will be dropped]
Total
=
74 possible points based on Exam #3, and either Exam #1 or Exam #2
Reviewing Exams:
Students who would like to review their responses to the first two exams should attend the TAs’ and
the instructors’ office hours. Each exam will be available for review during office hours up until the date
of the next exam.
Policy Regarding Missed Exams:
Do not enroll in this course if you are unable to be present to take the exams on all three dates:
October 19, November 14, and December 7.
We assume that every student will take all three examinations when administered to the entire class.
When an exam is missed, it is the student’s responsibility to notify Professors Repetti or Yee-Bradbury as
soon as possible. If either Exam 1 or Exam 2 is missed, a grade of 0 will be assigned for that exam. No
excuses will be accepted. Students who miss Exam #3 for a clearly legitimate reason (e.g., a doctor’s note
is provided) will take a separate make-up exam on Monday, December 11, at 3 PM.
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Incompletes:
A grade of Incomplete ("I") will be assigned only when a student's work is of passing quality but is
incomplete for a clearly legitimate reason and only if one component needs to be finished (i.e., one exam).
The work must be made up during the next quarter or the grade will lapse to an F, or NP as appropriate.
Dropping:
Because this is an impacted course, the last day to drop this class is October 13.
Pass-No Pass Grades:
Students who choose to take the course P/NP will receive a P (pass) if they earn point totals worth a
C or better, but will receive an NP (no pass) if they earn point totals worth a C- or less. According to the
Schedule of Classes, the last day for undergraduates to change their grading basis to Pass-No Pass is
November 9.
Change of Grades:
The College of Letters and Science specifies that, once assigned, a final grade for the course can only
be changed in cases of clerical or procedural errors. Re-examination is not permitted.
Student Psychological Services:
John Wooden Center West, 825-0768
Peer Helpline (8pm-midnight) 825-HELP
It is not uncommon for students enrolled in this course to find that a topic covered in class has some
personal relevance, either in their own lives or in the lives of people close to them. You should know that
all regularly enrolled students at UCLA are eligible for confidential services at no charge from Student
Psychological Services.
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ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY (Psychology 127)
Professors Rena Repetti and Cindy Yee-Bradbury
Fall 2006 - Course Schedule
WEEK
DATE
TOPIC
READING FROM TEXT
0
Sept 28
Introduction
Chapter 1
1
Oct 3 (Tu)
Classification of Abnormal Behavior
Chapter 4, pp. 92-107 only
Oct 5 (Th)
Eating Disorders
Chapter 10
Oct 10 (Tu)
Assessment
Chapter 4, pp. 107-127 only
Oct 12 (Th)
Anxiety Disorders
Chapter 6
Oct 17 (Tu)
Anxiety Disorders (continued)
Oct 19 (Th)
****** EXAM #1 ******
Oct 24 (Tu)
Schizophrenia
Oct 26 (Th)
Schizophrenia (continued)
Oct 31 (Tu)
Schizophrenia (continued)
Nov 2 (Th)
Mood Disorders
Chapter 5
Nov 7 (Tu)
Mood Disorders (continued)
Chapters 3
Nov 9 (Th)
Mood Disorders (continued)
Nov 14(Tu)
****** EXAM #2 ******
Nov 16(Th)
Autism
Chapter 15
Nov 21 (Tu)
Externalizing Childhood Disorders
Chapter 16
Nov 23 (Th)
*** THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY ***
Nov 28 (Tu)
Externalizing Childhood Disorders (continued)
Nov 30 (Th)
Internalizing Childhood Disorders
Dec 5 (Tu)
Conclusion; question and answer session for Exam #3
Dec 7 (Th)
****** EXAM #3 (includes cumulative items) ******
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3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Chapter 13
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