Psychology 400



Psychology 400

Case Studies in Psychopathology

and Clinical Psychology

Spring 2011

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Professor: Michelle Moon, Ph.D.

Phone: 805-437-2752

Email: michelle.moon@csuci.edu

Office: Sage Hall, #2131

Office hours: Tuesdays 10:30-11:45, Thursdays 10:15-11:45 and by appointment

Thursdays 12:00-2:50; Broome Library 2490

University Bulletin Description: An advanced study of the etiology, classification, and treatment of psychopathology

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Explain and distinguish among different psychopathologies using the major theoretical approaches in psychology.

2. Explain human behavior from current biological, psychological, sociocultural and biopsychosocial models and theories.

3. Apply the individual difference model to identify and explain pathological behavior, including those related to gender, ethnicity and culture.

4. Demonstrate competence in the use of information from psychological tests to diagnose, assess and treat psychopathology.

5. Compare and contrast common psychological and psychiatric techniques used to treat psychopathology.

Required Readings:

American Psychiatric Association. (2000). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (4th ed-Text Revision.). Washington, DC: Author.

Otmanns, T., Martin, M., Neale, J., & Davison, G. (2009). Case studies in abnormal psychology (8th edition). John Wiley and Sons. (ISBN 0470408596)

(Bring your DSM-IV-TR to class each week.)

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities: If you require accommodations because of a disability, please make an appointment with me so that we may discuss your special needs. You will be asked to supply a letter from the Office for Students with Disabilities to assist in planning any special accommodations.

Academic Dishonesty: Cheating, plagiarism and any other form of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated in this class. These violations of University policy may lead to failure in this class and a report to the appropriate University office for investigation. So don’t do it!

CLASS SCHEDULE

Approximate Dates Topic Readings [pic]

January 27 Introduction, overview and discussion.

Determine your topic and locate reference material

For your Personal Case Study

February 3 Quiz #1

Review: DSM-IV-TR xxiii-xxxv

Use of the Manual 1-12

Multiaxial Assessment 27-37

DSM-IV-TR* Sexual and Gender

Identify Disorder p. 535- 582

Paraphilias: Exhibitionism

and Frottereurism Case Studies Ch. 14

Gender Identity Disorder: Case Studies Ch. 15

February 10 Film Activity: Gender Identity Disorder

Article presentation

Personal Case Study Topic and Reference Material Due

February 17 Quiz #2

Case Study #1 Due (Gender Identity Disorder)

DSM-IV-TR* Mood Disorders p. 345-428

Major Depressive Disorder Case Studies Ch. 7

Bipolar Disorder Case Studies Ch. 8

Article presentation

February 24 Film Activity-Mood Disorders

Article presentation

March 3 Quiz #3

Case Study #2 Due (Mood Disorders)

DSM-IV-TR* Schizophrenia and Other

Psychotic Disorders p. 297-343

Schizophrenia: Paranoid Type Case Studies Ch. 10

Psychotic Disorder (NOS) Case Studies Ch. 11

Article presentation

(Article summary due)

March 10 Film Activity-Schizophrenia Disorder

Article presentation

March 17 Quiz #4

Case Study #3 Due (Schizophrenia)

DSM-IV-TR* p. 463-471

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Case Studies Ch. 3

Film Activity: PTSD

March 24 Spring Break-no class

March 31 Cesar Chavez-no class

April 7 Quiz #5

Case Study #4 Due (PTSD)

DSM-IV-TR p. 70-84, 105-134

Autistic Disorder Case Studies Ch. 21

Asperger’s

Film Activity: Autism.

April 14 Quiz #6

Case Study #5 Due (Autism)

DSM-IV-TR* Personality Disorders p. 685-729

Paranoid Personality Disorder Case Studies Ch. 18 Borderline Personality Disorder Case Studies Ch. 19

Antisocial Personality Disorder Case Studies Ch. 20

Article presentation

April 21 Film Activity: Personality Disorders

Article presentation

April 28 Western Psychological Association Conference-no class

May 5 Quiz #7

Case Study #6 Due (Personality Disorders)

Personal Case Study Due

DSM-IV Substance-Related Disorders p. 191-294

Alcohol Dependence Case Studies Ch. 12

Film Activity: Substance Disorders

May 12 Quiz #8

Case Study #7 Due (Substance Disorders)

DSM-IV-TR* Anxiety Disorders p. 429-462, 472-484

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Case Studies Ch. 1

Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia Case Studies Ch. 2

Social Phobia Case Studies Ch. 4

OCD Film Activity (Brief)

Article presentation

May 19 Final Exam Due.

*In addition to the assigned DSM readings, be sure to skim the criteria for the differential diagnoses in each section of readings.

Quizzes: Class sessions that cover reading assignments will begin with a short 20 point quiz. Quiz results will be discussed immediately following the quiz, and those coming late to class will not be able to have extra time, nor will they be able to take the quiz. Make-up quizzes will NOT be permitted. The top 7 (out of 8) quiz scores will be used in calculating your grade. (7 @ 20 points = 140).

Case Study: After each Film Activity, you will complete a brief (2-3 page) Case Study, typically due during the following class session. Late Case Studies will NOT be accepted, nor will they be accepted via email. If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to contact a classmate for the film information, and to watch the film on your own. Each Case Study is worth 20 points (7 @ 20 points = 140)

Personal Case Study: A separate handout providing more details on this assignment will be distributed during class. 45 points + 5 points for Topic and Reference material turned in on time. (45+5 = 50 points)

Article Presentation: Each student will obtain and present an empirically-based article that extends the course readings. Plan ahead because you may need to request articles through the library. The article may be on the effectiveness of a treatment modality or (e.g., EMDR treatment of PTSD; DBT with borderline personality disorder, etc.) or the current research for the disorder. (10 points.) Research should be current (within the last 5 years). Students must present on the day they indicated on the sign-in sheet. (10 points.)

Final Exam. Details of the final exam will be discussed during the semester. 50 points.

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GRADING: Grades for the course will be based on the total points earned for Quizzes (140 points), Case Studies (140 points), Personal case study (50 points), Article Presentation (10 points). Final exam (50 points). Based on 390 total possible points:

Final Grade Percentage Minimum Points

A 95 370

A- 90 351

B+ 88 343

B 85 331

B- 80 312

C+ 78 304

C 75 292

C- 70 273

D+ 68 265

D 65 195

D- 60 234

F >60 below 234

Please note: I will save course material (e.g., quizzes, uncollected homework, etc.) for two weeks into the Fall, 2011 semester. After this time, all materials will be destroyed. If you have questions regarding your grade or need clarification, please see me prior to the second week of next semester.

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