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Through
lecture, in-class discussions, written and experiential exercises,
we will consider a wide spectrum of mental disorders found
in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric
Association (DSM-IV). In this process, we will explore theoretical
and practical applications of diagnosis and treatment of psychopathology
for community mental health, psychotherapy, and other helping
professions. We will also look at how concerns about psychopathology
are connected to an individual's private, inner self and his
or her relationship to the larger community and culture. |
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In
this course students will: |
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Become
familiar with the diagnostic criteria, symptoms, course, theories,
and empirical findings associated with disorders described
in the DSM-IV. |
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Be
able to apply psychological theories, concepts, and principles
to individual experiences of psychopathology, as well as,
to broader social issues and social systems. |
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Reflect
on personal experiences in light of newly found perspectives
on abnormal psychology. |
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Begin
to develop a foundation for how to promote therapeutic ethically-bound
and empirically-supported change at the individual, organizational,
and community levels. |
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Sonoma
State University - Instructor:
Mera M. Atlis, Ph.D.
