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Course Title: Abnormal Psychology
Level: Undergraduate
Course Code:
Credit Units: 4
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The purpose of Abnormal Psychology is to introduce students to fundamental concepts and scientific principles underlying abnormal human behavior. This
course will impart in students an appreciation of the complex issues surrounding how both scientists and laypersons think about abnormal behavior. Students
would be able to diagnose a disorder, prescribe a treatment, and make a prognosis. A student's would also get an insight into the skills which are required by a
psychologist. The type of knowledge this course imparts is precisely the type used by professional practitioners.
Prerequisites:
 NIL
Course Contents / Syllabus:
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Module I: Introduction
 Concept of abnormality: Criteria and Perspectives
 Classification: DSM V
 Casual factors in Psychopathological Behaviour
(a) Biological determinants
(b) Psychological determinants
(c) Socio-cultural determinants
Module II:Anxiety Disorders &Somatic Symptom Related Disorders
 Generalized anxiety disorders
 Specific Phobias
 Panic Disorder
 Social Anxiety Disorder
 Conversion disorders
 Factitious Disorders
Module III: Dissociative & Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
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 Psychogenic Amnesia and Fugue
 Dissociative Identity Disorder
 Depersonalisation and Derealisation
 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
 Body Dysmorphic
 Hoarding Disorder
Module IV: Bi Polar and Mood Disorders
 Bipolar disorders
 Cyclothemia
 Depressive disorder: Major depression and dysthymia,
Module V: Schizophrenia Spectrum
 Catatonia
 Schizophrenia
 Delusional Disorder
Module VI: Personality Disorders
 Personality Disorder: Narcissistic Personality, Histrionic Personality,
 Antisocial (Psychopathic) Personality, Borderline Personality,
Paranoid Personality, and Schizotypal Personality
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Student Learning Outcomes:
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Explain multiple definitions of the terms “normal” and “abnormal.”
Review psychological, biological, and sociocultural theoretical perspectives of abnormal behavior.
Describe the diagnostic criteria, symptoms, course, incidence, prevalence, etiology, prognosis, and correlates of major mental disorders.
Evaluate biological, social, learning, and developmental influences on psychopathology.
Apply diagnostic criteria and case formulations to the assessment and diagnosis of major mental disorders
Review current research findings and trends relative to the development and description of maladaptive behavior, as well as gender and demographic
influences on the prevalence of psychological illness.
Pedagogy for Course Delivery:
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The course will be structured to facilitate learning about psychopathological behavior, which will be explored from various theoretical frameworks,
including psychological, biological, and socio-cultural perspectives. Psychological disorders will be discussed according to DSM-IV diagnostic
nosology with special attention paid to etiological considerations, disorder-specific descriptions, and theories underlying classification. Specific
disorders will be reviewed using Current empirically done researches. Movie review would also be done to make the sessions more interesting and
knowledge imparting
Assessment/ Examination Scheme:
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End Term Examination
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Theory Assessment (L&T):
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End Term Examination
Class Test
Presentation
Home Assignment
Attendance
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Text Reading:
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Carson, R.C. & Butcher, J.N. (1992), Abnormal Psychology and Modern Life; (Ist Ed.) New York: Harper Collins.
Davsion, G.S, & Neale, J.M. (1990): Abnormal Psychology; (Vth Ed.), New York: John Wiley and Sons.
Kaplan, H.I. & Saddock, B.J. (Eds.) (1998), A Comprehensive Text Book of Psychiatry; (4th Ed.) Volume I & II Baltimore: Williams and Wilkins.
Korchin, S.J. (1986). Modern Clinical Psychology; New York: Harper/ Delhi: C behavioural Science Publications.