Clinical Perspectives In ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY Hudson Valley Community College
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*Dr. Sonja Miller is a Clinical Psychologist and Visiting Assistant Professor at Suny Albany and Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Hudson Valley Community College (at the State University of New York at Albany).
PSYC 210
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Clinical Perspectives In
ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
Hudson Valley Community College
Table of Contents
- 1. Overview to Understanding Abnormal Behavior & Introduction and Methods of Research
- Why it matters: Overview to Understanding Abnormal Behavior & Introduction and Methods of Research
- Introduction to Abnormal Behavior
- The Trouble with Defining Abnormality
- The Social Impact of Psychological Disorders
- What are Psychological Disorders?
- What Causes Abnormal Behavior?
- Introduction to the History of Mental Illness
- History Of Mental Illness from the Stone Age to the 20th century
- Introduction to Research Methods in Abnormal Psychology
- Types Of Research Studies
- In The News: Uprisings sparked by George Floyd’s murder – Racial Discrimination and Mental Health Deterioration
- REAL STORIES : Rosenhan experiment
- Putting it all together: Module 1 Review
- 2. Contemporary Perspectives on Abnormal Behavior and Therapeutic Orientations
- Why it Matters: Contemporary Perspectives on Abnormal Behavior and Therapeutic Orientations
- Introduction to Contemporary Perspectives on Abnormal Behavior
- Biological Perspectives of Psychological Disorders
- Trait Theory
- Psychodynamic Perspective
- Behavioral Perspective
- Cognitive Perspective
- Humanistic Perspective
- Sociocultural Perspective
- Positive Psychology Movement
- Introduction to Therapeutic Orientations
- Psychoanalysis And Psychodynamic Therapy
- Humanistic And Person-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance And Mindfulness-Based Approaches
- Emerging Treatment Strategies
- In the News : Nutritional Approaches in Prevention and Management of Mental Disorders
- REAL STORIES : Celebrities who speak openly about mental illness
- Putting it all together: Module 2 Review
- 3. Classification, Diagnosis and Assessment of Abnormal Behavior
- Why it matters: Classification, Diagnosis and Assessment of Abnormal Behavior
- Introduction to Clinical Diagnosis and Classification Systems
- How Are Abnormal Behavior Patterns Classified?
- The Diagnostic Procedure
- Steps in the Diagnostic Process
- Introduction to Clinical Assessment of Abnormal Behavior
- Characteristics of Psychological Assessments
- Clinical Interview and Mental Status Examination
- Intelligence Testing
- Personality Assessment
- Behavioral, Multicultural and Neurological Assessments
- In the news : The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic – A challenge to Psychological resilience
- Real Stories: Kendra Webdale (Kendra’s law) – Our Notions of Risk and Liberty
- Putting it all together: Module 3 Review
- 4. Stress-Related Disorders
- Why it matters: Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders
- Introduction to Trauma- and Stressor- Related Disorders
- Stressors
- Reactive Attachment Disorder
- Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- Acute Stress Disorder
- Adjustment Disorders
- Trauma Treatment
- Trauma- and Stressor- Related Disorders: The Biopsychosocial Perspective
- In the news: Innovative Treatments for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- Real Stories: Meet a Mother and Her 7-Year-Old With PTSD
- Putting it all together: Module 4 Review
- 5. Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
- Why It Matters: Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
- Introduction to Anxiety Disorders
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Specific Phobia
- Panic Disorder And Agoraphobia
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Separation Anxiety and Selective Mutism
- Treatments For Anxiety And Related Disorders
- Introduction to Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder
- Hoarding Disorder
- Trichotillomania (Hair-Pulling Disorder)
- Excoriation (Skin-Picking) Disorder
- Treatment Of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder And Related Disorders
- Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders: The Biopsychosocial Perspective
- In The News
- Real Stories: Howie Mandel – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and ADHD
- Putting It All Together: Module 5 Review
- 6. Dissociative Disorders Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders, and Psychological Factors Affecting Physical Health
- Why it Matters: Dissociative Disorders and Somatic Symptom Disorders
- Introduction To Dissociative Disorders
- Defining dissociation
- Dissociation And Trauma
- Dissociation and Sleep
- Introduction to Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders
- Somatic Symptom Disorder and Related Disorders
- Psychological Factors Affecting Other Medical Conditions and Treatments
- Personality Styles And Applications To Behavioral Medicine
- Dissociative and Somatic Symptom Disorders: The Biopsychosocial Perspective
- In The News: Debate Persists Over Diagnosing Mental Health Disorders, Long After ‘Sybil’
- Real Stories: Sarah Desjardins -Coming Face to Face with Dissociative Identity Disorder
- Putting it all Together: Module 6 Review
- 7. Depressive and Bipolar Disorders/Mood Disorders and Suicide
- Why it Matters: Depressive and Bipolar Disorders
- Introduction to Depressive Disorders
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
- Perinatal Depression
- Introduction to Disorders Involving Alterations in Mood
- Bipolar Disorder
- Cyclothymic Disorder
- Suicide
- Theories and Treatments of Depressive and Bipolar Disorders
- Depressive and Bipolar Disorders: The Biopsychosocial Perspective
- In The News: “Sad” myth or reality?
- Real Stories: The Devil and Daniel Johnston
- Putting it all Together: Module 7 Review
- 8. Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
- Why it Matters: Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
- Introduction to Substance Disorders
- Key Features of Substance Disorders
- Disorders Associated with Specific Substances
- Theories and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
- Non-Substance-Related Disorders
- Substance Disorders: The Biopsychosocial Perspective
- In the News: Prescribing Prescription Drugs/ Opioid Crisis in America
- Real Stories: “Benny” – Living Sober
- Putting it all together: Module 8 Review
- 9. Feeding and Eating Disorders; Elimination Disorders; and Sleep-Wake Disorders
- Why it Matters: Feeding and Eating Disorders; Elimination Disorders; and Sleep-Wake Disorders
- Introduction to Feeding and Eating Disorders
- Feeding Disorders
- Eating Disorders
- Theories and Treatment of Eating Disorders
- Introduction to Elimination Disorders
- Clinical Presentation, Etiology And Assessment And Treatment of Elimination Disorders
- Introduction to Sleep-Wake Disorders
- Sleep-wake Disorders and Treatment
- Eating, Elimination, Sleep-Wake Disorders: The Biopsychosocial Perspective
- In Research: The Global Problem of Insufficient Sleep and Its Serious Public Health Implications
- Real Storeis: Portia de Rossi -Unbearable Lightness: A Story of Loss and Gain
- Putting it all Together: Module 9 Review
- 10. Paraphilic Disorders, Sexual Dysfunctions, and Gender Dysphoria
- Why it Matters: Paraphilic Disorders, Sexual Dysfunctions, and Gender Dysphoria
- Introduction to Paraphilic Disorders
- Paraphilic Disorders of the DSM-5
- Theories and Treatments of Paraphilic Disorders
- Introduction to Sexual Dysfunctions
- Sexual Disorders
- Theories and Treatment of Sexual Dysfunctions
- Introduction to Gender Dysphoria
- Defining Gender Dysphoria
- Theories and Treatment of Gender Dysphoria
- Paraphilic Disorders, Sexual Dysfunctions,
- 11. Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
- Why it Matters: Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
- Introduction to the Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
- The phenomenology of schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders
- History of schizophrenia
- The Cognitive Neuroscience of Schizophrenia
- Risk Factors for Developing Schizophrenia
- Treatment of Schizophrenia
- Introduction to Other Psychotic Disorders
- Brief Psychotic Disorder
- Schizophreniform Disorder
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Delusional Disorders
- Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders: The Biopsychosocial Perspective
- In The News: Monitoring Online Discussions About Suicide Among Twitter Users With Schizophrenia
- Real stories: Elyn Saks “A tale of mental illness – from the inside”
- Putting It All Together: Module 11 Review
- 12. Personality Disorders and Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders
- Why it matters: Personality Disorders and Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders
- Introduction to Personality Disorders
- Cluster A Personality Disorders
- Cluster B Personality Disorders
- Cluster C Personality Disorders
- Personality Disorders: The Biopsychosocial Perspective
- Introduction to Disruptive, impulse-control and conduct disorders
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder
- Intermittent explosive disorder
- Pyromania
- Kleptomania
- Disruptive, impulse-control and conduct disorders: The Biopsychosocial Perspective
- In The News: Golden State Killer Joseph DeAngelo pleads guilty
- Real Stories: Marsha Linehan – Expert on Mental Illness Reveals Her Own Fight
- Putting It All Together: Module 12 Review
- 13. Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Why it Matters: Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Introduction to Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Intellectual Disability (Intellectual Developmental Disorder)
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Learning and Communication Disorders
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Motor Disorders
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders: The Biopsychosocial Perspective
- In The News: Famous People with Autism
- Real Stories: Stephen Wiltshire – amazing people with savant syndrome
- Putting It All Together: Module 13 Review
- 14. Neurocognitive Disorders
- Why it Matters: Neurocognitive Disorders
- Introduction to Neurocognitve Disorders
- Characteristics of Neurocognitive Disorders
- Delirium
- Neurocognitive Disorder due to Alzheimer’s Disease
- Neurocognitive Disorder Due to Neurological Disorders other than Alzheimer’s Disease
- Neurocognitive Disorder Due to Traumatic Brain Injury
- Neurocognitive Disorder Due to Substances/ Medications; HIV Infection; Another General Medical Condition
- Neurocognitive Disorders: The Biopsychosocial Perspective
- In The News: Robin Williams, the American actor and comedian, committed suicide on August 11, 2014.
- Real Stories: The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research is dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson’s disease (PD)
- Putting It All Together: Module 14 Review
- 15. Ethical and Legal Issues
- Why it Matters: Ethical and Legal Issues
- Introduction to Ethical and Legal Issues
- Competency and General Ethical Principles
- Ethical Standards
- Ethical and Legal Issues in Providing Services
- Forensic Issues in Psychological Treatment
- In The News: Ethical controversies – Conversion therapy
- Real Stories: Virginia Tech shooting
- Putting It All Together: Module 15 Review
APSY 338
See Course Content in the above section.
Survey of the behavior disorders, including the psychoses, psychoneuroses, mental deficiencies, and other forms of psychopathology. Prerequisite(s): A PSY 101, and 203 or 327.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
I love teaching this course, and my intentions are:
(a) To provide you with an overview of the field of abnormal psychology and major psychological problems;
(b) To familiarize you with the causes of psychopathology from several different theoretical perspectives;
(c) To illustrate an integrative view of human suffering and related research about abnormal behavior;
(d) To educate you about new trends and treatment strategies for psychological disorders
(e) And most importantly, to give you a perspective on human suffering that may help you live well when life is hard.