Psych 380 1nd Edition Lecture 1Outline of Current Lecture I. Overview to Understanding Abnormal BehaviorII. SyllabusCurrent LectureI. Overview to Understanding Abnormal Behaviora. Video about a boy with Tourette’s syndromei. Tourette’s syndrome is a disorder in which a person feel compulsed to perform a certain behavior1. Examples; making strange noises, jerky movement of limbs, moving the head in odd ways…b. What is abnormal?i. What is considered abnormal in some parts of the world may be completely normal in othersii. Depends a lot upon culture1. Example; eating bugs may be acceptable in one country, but not acceptable in anotherII. Syllabusa. Required booksi. Abnormal psychology: clinical perspective on psychological disordesr withDSM-5 Update, 7th editionii. Taking sides: clashing views on controversial issues in abnormal psychologyiii. Required reading posted on moodle and schedule is on syllabusb. Moodle is used for this coursec. Check moodle for graduate TA’s and undergraduate TA’sd. Course format;i. Standard lectureii. Supplemented with guest speakers, videose. Examsi. Three examsii. 100 points eachf. gradingi. taken out of 300 points (3 exams * 100 points each)These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.g. extra crediti. 16 extra credit points are available1. accessible through UMass sona systems and participation in discussion and review
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