CLP 2140 - Abnormal Psychology

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 47
Effective Term Fall 2024 (640)

Requisites

Prerequisite PSY 1012 or
Prerequisite PSY 1012H

Course Description

This course is an examination of the major categories of psychological disorders. Diagnostic criteria and treatment methods applicable to psychological disorders are studied. This course has a substantial writing requirement. (Note: Study Abroad opportunities may apply to this course. https://blog.spcollege.edu/international/study-abroad/)

Course Topics

Topic 1
  Study Abroad - Belize
Topic 2
  Study Abroad - Honduras

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

  1. The student will classify foundational behavioral terminology associated with psychological disorders by:
    1. defining relevant terms used in assessment and treatment of psychological disorders.
    2. exploring foundational behavioral terminology associated with psychological disorders, utilizing relevant terms to describe, analyze, and interpret behavioral manifestations, and employing them in the discussion of assessment techniques and treatment modalities.
  2. The student will compare and contrast diagnostic methods by:
    1. differentiating between major psychodiagnostic techniques by analyzing the effectiveness, limitations, and applications of various diagnostic methods.
    2. distinguishing between psychological tests used in the diagnostic process by classifying them based on their purposes, characteristics, and applications.
  3. The student will analyze major therapeutic approaches in the treatment of psychological disorders by:
    1. examining the psychoanalytic, humanistic, behavioristic, and somatic models of therapy.
    2. recognizing an effective treatment modality with a specific category of psychological disorder.
    3. explaining the difference between an institution and a therapeutic community.
  4. The student will dissect the major categories of mental disorders by:
    1. applying criteria established by the American Psychiatric Association and other national professional organizations to understand the etiology, symptoms, and treatment approaches associated with each major category of mental disorder.
    2. differentiating between major categories of mental disorders based on these characteristics.

Criteria Performance Standard

Upon successful completion of the course the student will, with a minimum of 60% accuracy, demonstrate mastery of each of the above stated objectives through classroom measures developed by individual course instructors and also by: 1. Multiple choice objective and/or short answer essay tests, and 2. A written project, achieved through individual and/or group work, designed to enable the student to explore psychological disorders in greater depth.

History of Changes

Revised 7/21/83 Revised 8/84 DBT 11/15/84 Effective Session 19842 SCN Change 11/14/88 Effective Session 19883 3 YR C&I Review 1993-94 Effective Session 19981 Reformatted mr 10-26; 3 yr rev 2001. 3 Year Review 2005. 3-Year Review 2009. C&I Approval: 11/25/1997, BOT Approval: 12/15/1997, Effective Term: Fall 2009 (415). C&I Approval: , BOT Approval: , Effective Term: Spring 2017 (525).
C&I Approval: 02/17/2024, BOT Approval: 03/19/2024, Effective Term: Fall 2024 (640)

Related Programs

  1. Psychology (PSYCH-TR) (670) (Active)
  2. USF St. Petersburg - Psychology (FSPPSY-TR) (670) (Active)
  3. USF Tampa - Psychology (FTPSY-TR) (670) (Active)