Abnormal and Social Psychology Syllabus – Second Semester
Mr. Johnson 926-3206, kjohnson@sjschools.org
In the third quarter we will explore Abnormal Psychology with an emphasis on the characteristics
of specific psychological disorders. There is a group project/presentation that examines one
individual with a personality disorder. There is a section that examines treatments of disorders.
Unit 5: Psychological Disorders – Third Quarter
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What is an abnormal psychological disorder?
How is the DSM-5, the American Psychiatric Association manual organized?
Identify the characteristics of disorders within the DSM-5 we will cover, which include the
following disorders: Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive and related (includes body
Dysmorphic), Trauma-and Stressor-Related Disorders (includes PTSD), Somatic Symptom,
Dissociative, Personality, Bipolar and Related (Mood), Depressive (Mood), Schizophrenia
Spectrum and other Psychotic
Develop an awareness of the prevalence of the studied disorders and which disorders
coexist with each studied disorder, and the term comorbid, used to describe common
associated disorders.
What treatments are available for disorders and which ones are more effective with specific
disorders?
In the fourth quarter we will finish the final section of Unit 5 exploring the treatments available for
psychological disorders and the rest of the quarter will be devoted to exploring Social Psychology
with an emphasis on groups, business and sports applications and a job related project.
Unit 6: Social Psychology – Fourth Quarter – Treatment Section Completed first
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Unit 5 treatment/therapy will be completed in the first two weeks.
Group Behavior: Conformity, Situational Power, Bystander Effect, and Mob Mentality.
Groups: Cults, Gangs, Etc.
Persuasion Techniques/Advertising
Applications: Market a product, Market Ideas
Sports Psychology: Application, Presentation
Business and Psychology: Application, Presentation, Job Research Project
Be ready (On time, cleared deck (physical and mental), handouts and something to write
with)
Be respectful (be aware of physical and emotional boundaries and don’t cross them)
Participate and have fun (take some risks and join in discussions)
Don’t cheat or plagiarize
Absences -2 days for test and quiz makeups, 50% reduction for unexcused absences,
cap/handbook
Grading:
93-100% = A
90-92% = A83-86% = B
80-82% = B77-79% = C+
73-76% = C
70-72% = C67-69% = D+
63-66% = D
60-62% = D59% and below= F
**I will round .5% up to the next whole number**
Approximate Distribution:
Quizzes – 60 points
Tests = 50 points
Various Work &
Participation= 125 points
Extra Credit: as needed