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Course Title: Abnormal Psychology Level: Undergraduate Course Code: Credit Units: 4 Course Objectives: L T P/ S SW/F W TOTAL CREDIT UNITS 3 1 0 0 4 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: Weightage (%) 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 10% 20% 10% 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 20% 20% 20% Student Learning Outcomes: 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: 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: Theory L/T (%) Lab/Practical/Studio (%) End Term Examination NA 100% 100 % Theory Assessment (L&T): Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment Components (Drop down) Weightage (%) End Term Examination Class Test Presentation Home Assignment Attendance 10% 10% 5% 5% 70% Text Reading: 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.