Psychology 380H Abnormal Psychology Spire Class 34890 Professor Richard P Halgin University of Massachusetts Fall 2015 Tuesdays Thursdays 8 30 9 45 AM Course Content A review of various forms of psychopathology including addictive adjustment anxiety childhood dissociative impulse control mood organic personality psychophysiological schizophrenic and sexual disorders Based on a review of contemporary research findings lectures will focus on the most relevant approaches for understanding diagnosing and treating psychological disorders Required Books Whitbourne S K Halgin R P 2014 Abnormal Psychology Clinical Perspectives on Psychological Disorders with DSM 5 Update 7th Edition ISBN 9781259133381 McGraw Hill Important Note The primary text is the UPDATED 7th edition of this book 2014 copyright which includes the new DSM 5 diagnostic system The cover of the most recent edition has a purple triangle in the upper right hand corner with the words DSM 5 UPDATE Because DSM 5 was published in May 2013 previous editions of the textbook including the original 7th edition with a 2013 copyright contain outdated and incorrect information Furthermore the order and titles of the chapters have changed in the updated 7th edition This book is also available for a lower cost at www coursesmart com Be certain that the ISBN is 9781259133381 Halgin R P 2015 Taking Sides Clashing Views on Controversial Issues in Abnormal Psychology Eighth Edition McGraw Hill ISBN 978125913381 Exams There will be three examinations administered during the semester Examinations will consist of a combination of multiple choice items as well as several integrative essay questions If a religious holiday conflicts with an examination date you may request an alternative exam administration Grading Each student can accumulate a maximum of 300 points during the course 100 points for each of 3 exams Although students are encouraged to participate in Psych Department studies extra credit will not be assigned for research participation Final grades will be computed using the following cutoffs A A B B B 279 300 270 278 261 269 249 260 240 248 C C C D D 231 239 219 230 210 218 201 209 189 200 Extra Credit You may earn a maximum of 16 extra credit points in two ways 1 participation in Psychology Department research studies or 2 participation in Discussion and Review sessions associated with Psychology 380 You may combine points from these options up to a maximum of 16 extra credit points which will be added to the sum of your 3 exam scores Research Participation For instructions on how to participate in Psychology Department research studies including creating your online account and tracking your total number of extra credit points please access the SONA experiment tracking website maintained by the Psychology Department http psych umass edu undergraduate sona humansubjects You may earn one point for every half hour of research participation prior to December 10th Alternatively you can participate in the longer Psych Department Prescreen for 2 extra credit points which is available during September The SONA experiment tracking website will keep track of your points which will be submitted to the Grad TA electronically at the end of the semester Discussion and Review Session Participation You may also earn extra credit points for participating in discussion review sessions which will be held at least 6 times per week at either 5 00 6 00 or 7 00 8 00 PM These sessions will begin the week of September 14th During these meetings Undergraduate Teaching Assistants will facilitate discussions and reviews of lectures and reading assignments for that week At the end of each session a 2 point quiz will be administered and earned points will be added to your cumulative score for the semester maximum of 2 points per week and no more than 16 points for the entire semester Extra credit points will not be awarded for sessions held on the days immediately before an examination i e Sept 29 30 Oct 27 28 Dec 1 2 Posting of Grades Grades will be posted on Moodle following each exam If you have any disputes about your grades it is very important that you raise the issue immediately Following completion of the semester disputes about final grades must be communicated to Professor Halgin before February 1 2016 after which date grade changes will not be considered Academic Honesty All students are expected to adhere scrupulously to the University policy concerning academic honesty Any violations of the academic honesty policy will be vigorously pursued For more information on the University s academic honesty policy check this web site http www umass edu dean students codeofconduct acadhonesty Tuesday 09 08 15 Text Ch 1 Overview to Understanding Abnormal Behavior TS 1 1 Should Hypersexuality Disorder be a Diagnosable Mental Disorder 09 15 15 Text Ch 2 Diagnosis Treatment TS 2 1 Do We Still Need Psychiatrists Thursday 09 10 15 Text Ch 1 Understanding Abnormal Behavior TS 3 4 Is the Use of Aversive Treatment an Inhumane Intervention for Psychologically Disordered Individuals 09 17 15 Text Ch 2 Diagnosis Treatment TS 2 5 Should Medical Marijuana Be Prescribed for the Treatment of Emotional Disorders 09 22 15 Text Ch 3 Assessment TS 1 4 Is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD Overdiagnosed Overtreated 09 24 15 Text Ch 4 Theoretical Perspectives TS 2 2 Should Smart Drugs Be Used to Enhance Cognitive Functioning 09 29 15 Text Ch 4 Theoretical Perspectives TS 1 5 Can Positive Psychology Make People Happier 10 01 15 EXAM 1 10 06 15 Text Ch 8 Anxiety Obsessive Compulsive Trauma Stressor Related Disorders TS 2 3 Should Memory Dampening Drugs Be Used to Prevent Treat Trauma in Combat Soldiers 10 13 15 NO CLASS MONDAY SCHEDULE 10 08 15 Text Ch 9 Dissociative Somatic Symptom Disorders 10 15 15 Text Ch 11 Paraphilic Disorders Sexual Dysfunctions Gender Dysphoria TS 3 5 Should Gay Conversion Therapy Be Prohibited by Law TS 3 7 Is Pornography Harmful 10 20 15 Text Ch 11 Paraphilic Disorders Sexual Dysfunctions Gender Dysphoria TS 1 3 Is Gender Identity Disorder a Mental Illness 10 22 15 Text Ch 7 Depressive Bipolar Disorders TS 3 3 Does Research Confirm That Abortion is a Psychologically Benign Experience 10 27 15 Text Ch 6 Schizophrenia Spectrum Other Psychotic Disorders TS 3 6 Is Forced Treatment of Seriously Mentally Ill Individuals Justifiable 10 29 15 EXAM 2 11 03 15 Text Ch 14 Personality Disorders 11 05 15 Text Ch 14 Personality Disorders TS 3 8 Should the U S Be