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Theodore P Beauchaine
PSYCH 305
Seattle Campus
An overview of major categories of psychopathology, including description and classification, theoretical models, and recent research on etiology and treatment. Prerequisite: 2.0 in PSYCH 202; 2.0 in PSYCH 209.
Class description
This course will include a broad survey of patterns of abnormal behavior. Although the focus will be on adult psychopathology, brief coverage of selected child and adolescent disorders will be included. The quarter will begin with an overview of important issues to consider when studying psychopathology. Examples include how we decide when a specific behavior pattern represents a disorder, and how research and treatment inform one another. The remainder and bulk of the course will focus on specific categories of behavior disorders. Theoretical explanations of each disorder will be considered, as will the projected course, characteristic symptoms, and preferred treatment approaches. A strong emphasis will be placed on empirically based assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of the disorders covered.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Lecture with occaisional films.
Recommended preparation
Keep up with the reading.
Class assignments and grading
Weekly web-based discussion group participation required. This includes reading about a controversial issue and commenting about it on-line then discussing comments with other students.
Mid Term I 50 Mid Term II 50 Final Exam 50 Web Participation 50 Total 200
