Psychopathology

PSYD501 PSYCHOPATHOLOGYCourse SyllabusInstructor: Dr. Diana GibsonPhone: 407/291-7181 (Office), 407/291-7225474-2364 (Fax)E-Mail: ddarnley@truworshippersschool.comCourse Description: This course will provide an in depth review of a broad spectrum of Psychopathological conditions. The focus of this review will include the etiology, prevalence & incidence, signs & symptoms, and criteria for differential diagnosis. The emphasis of this review will be on comparing and contrasting different theoretical perspectives on each disorder, as well as reviewing the empirical literature in support of these theoretical perspectives.Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should:Be familiar with and able to discuss several different theoretical perspectives in the general field of psychopathology as well as the empirical support for these theories.Be able to apply these theoretical perspectives in reviewing each of the psychopathological conditions covered in the course.Be familiar with and able to discuss the DSM-IV multi-axial classification of mental Disorders and the criteria for diagnosing these disorders.Be able to apply the DSM-IV classification system in determining the appropriate Diagnosis of clinical cases.Have a substantial foundation of knowledge about psychopathology to apply inFormulating appropriate and effective intervention strategies to treat a broad spectrum ofPsychopathological conditions. Required Textbook:Psychopathology: Foundations for a Contemporary Understanding / Edition 2 by James E. Maddux, Barbara A. Winstead, (2007)Grading and Course Requirements: The final grade for the course is based on a maximum possible total of 400 points, and will be composed of four graded items, each of which is worth a maximum of 100 points:Three exams, each accounting for 25% of the final grade. Each exam will cover material in the assigned readings as well as class discussion. Each exam will be composed of objective, multiple choice questions for Part I, and a detailed clinical case for which a complete diagnosis will be required for Part II.A 6-page paper assignment to present a formulation and diagnosis of an assigned clinicalCase, accounting for 25% of the final grade. Requirements for this paper are detailed at the end of this syllabus.For the final grade and for each 100 point component, letter grades are based on % of maximumpossible points: 90-100 = A, 80-89 = B, 70-79 = C, 60-69 = D, <60 = FClass Attendance: I will assume that you are a responsible adult, capable of making independent decisions and that what you learn and the grades you earn in this class are in your hands. Attendance at class is yourResponsibility and you will be expected to listen to each lectured class. Material presented in class will include material from sources other than the textbooks. If you do not listen the lecture to a class, you will be at a disadvantage on the exams, which will cover material from the textbooks and class discussion. You will be expected to complete assigned readings prior to the assigned class, so that you can participate meaningfully in class discussions. If a legitimate, unusual, and unavoidable circumstance prevents you from taking an exam at the scheduled time, you must notify the instructor in advance to schedule an appointment for a make-up exam. Otherwise, no make-up exam will be permitted.Class ScheduleWeek 1: Introduction to course, review of syllabusReading Assignment: Chapter 1Week 2: Cultural Dimensions of PsychopathologyReading Assignment: Chapter 2Week 3: The Role of Gender, Race and Class in PsychopathologyReading Assignment: Chapter 3Quiz #1 on Chapters 1 – 3 review lecture notesWeek 4: Biological Bases of PsychopathologyReading Assignment: Chapter 4 Week 5: Classification and DiagnosisReading Assignment: Chapter 5 Week 6: Psychotherapy ResearchReading Assignment: Chapter 7- 9Quiz # 2 on Chapters 4-5, 7-9 review lecture notesMidterm on Chapters 1-9 Study Lecture NotesWeek 7: Eating Disorder Reading Assignment: Chapter 12Week 8: Sexual Dysfunctions and DisordersReading Assignment: Chapter 13Week 9: Somatoform DisordersReading Assignment: Chapter 14Quiz #3 on Chapters 10 – 12 review lecture notesWeek 10: Substance AbuseReading Assignment: Chapter 15 Week 11: Childhood DisordersReading Assignment: Chapters 16-18Week 12: Mental Health and AgingReading Assignment: Chapter 19Final Exam: Chapters 9-19 Study all Lecture NotesCase Formulation AssignmentThis assignment is designed as an exercise in differential diagnosis to develop your skill inAssessing an actual clinical case. Each student will be assigned a case vignette which providesclinical data from which a diagnostic formulation can be developed. The task is to present acomprehensive diagnostic formulation which integrates etiology, theory, and research, as theyapply to your specific case. In addition, you should clearly identify your process of ruling-outother disorders as possible diagnoses, as you rule-in your final diagnosis. The case formulationshould include a brief description of:the external or environmental factors that might be relevant in the etiology and maintenance of the client's presenting problems.the internal factors (biological, affective, cognitive) that might be relevant in the etiology and maintenance of the client's problems.the different theoretical perspectives which might be applicable to this particular case and how they apply.(4) the complete DSM-IV diagnosis (all 5 axes) you would assign for this particular case.To complete this assignment, you will need to be concise in covering each of the above fouritems. The paper must be typewritten, using APA a maximum of six (10) pages of text. Your grade for this paper will be assigned according to the following score sheet.Score sheet_____ (1) External/environmental factors (20 points)_____ (2) internal factors (20 points)_____ (3) Different theoretical perspectives (20 points)_____ (4) Complete DSM-IV, 5-Axis diagnosis (rule-in/out) (30 points)_____ (5) Details for Paper Assignment: (10 points). Typewritten, double-spaced, in regular/normal sized type, APA style, Social Security number, full case vignette attached to yourPaper, maximum of 6 pages of text, turned in at due date/time.Total Score: _______