Psychological Disorders

Paper Code: 
24CPSY301
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to understand the fundamental concepts of abnormal psychology, focusing on the criteria for defining and diagnosing psychological disorders. Students will explore the biological, cognitive, and sociocultural influences on abnormal behavior, gaining an understanding of various psychological disorders and their classifications.

 

Course Outcomes: 

COURSE

Course Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24CPSY301

Psychological Disorders

(Theory)

 

 

CO21: Appraise the basics of abnormal psychology and the differences between what is considered normal and abnormal behaviour

CO22: Understand to what extent do biological, cognitive and sociocultural factors influence abnormal behaviour

CO23: Describe symptoms and prevalence of psychological disorders.

CO24: Identify the basic standards for the diagnosis and classification of major psychological disorders.

CO25: Understand the concept of mental health and the ways to improve it.

CO26: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion,

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, application based questions, Seminar presentation

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Assignments, Presentation,

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Basic Concepts:

Definition and Criteria of abnormality: classification (DSM V, ICD II); assessment of maladaptive behaviors: rating scales, interview.

  

12.00
Unit II: 
Theoretical Perspectives:

Biological, Behavioral, Cognitive, Humanistic-Existential and Psychodynamic  

12.00
Unit III: 
Clinical States:

Anxiety disorders; Somatic Symptom Disorders

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Mood and Psychotic Disorder:

Mood Disorders: Bipolar I, Bipolar II, Cyclothymia;

Psychotic Disorders: Schizophrenia spectrum: Brief Psychotic Disorder, Schizophrenia 

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Personality Disorders:

Cluster A: paranoid, schizoid, schizotypal personality disorders;

Cluster B: antisocial, borderline, histrionic, narcissistic personality disorders Cluster C: avoidant, dependent and obsessive–compulsive personality disorders

 

Essential Readings: 
  • American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing.
  • Comer, R.J. (2009). Abnormal psychology. Haryana: Worth Publishers.
  • Oltmanns, T.F., & Emery, R.E. (2016). Abnormal Psychology. Delhi: Pearson Education India.
  • Sarason, I.G., & Sarason, B.R. (2005). Abnormal Psychology. Delhi: Pearson Education India.
  • Whitbourne, S.K., & Halgin, R.P. (2015). Abnormal Psychology. Noida: Mc Graw Hill Education.

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Suggesteds Readings :

 

  • Balis, Go., Wurmser, L., McDanial, E., & Grenell, R.G. (1978). Clinical Psychopathology. London: Butterworth Publishers Inc. 
  • Buss, A.H. (1999). Psychopathology. New York: John Wiley & Sons.
  • Carson, R.C., Butcher, J.N., Mineka, S., & Hooly, J. M. (2007). Abnormal Psychology. New Delhi: Pearson Education India.
  • Coles, E.M. (1982). Clinical Psychopathology: An Introduction. London: Routledge and Kegan Paul.
  • Lamm, A. (1997). Introduction to psychopathology. New York: Sage Publications.
  • Lazaurs, R.S., & Folkman, S. (1984). Stress Appraisal and coping. New York: Springer.
  • Schopler, E., & Reicher, R.J. (1983). Psychopathology and Child Development. London: Plenum Press.

 

 

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Academic Year: 
2024-25
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