Module name: Abnormal Psychology-I

Module code: AS101

Expected learning outcomes:

 Describe several abnormal behaviors from a bio-psycho-social-spiritual perspective
 Identify and describe some of the major categories of psychological disorders in the DSM-
IV-TR

Curricular content in terms of topics and a summary of content planned for each lecture.

Week Topic

1 Introduction to Abnormal Psychology I

2 Historical & Contemporary Views of Abnormal Behavior

3 An Integrative Approach to Psycho-pathology: Causal factors & viewpoints

4&5 Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis & Therapy

6 Mood disorders and suicide

7 Adjustment and Anxiety Disorders

8 Dissociative and Somatoform disorders

9 Eating Disorders & Sleep Disorders

10 Gender Identity Disorder, Sexual Disorders & Abuse

11 Revision

12 Exam

Project methods and grading criteria

Assessment of the above mentioned sessions are carried out via the following method:
1. Final Exam (50 %)
2. Assignment and Internal Assessment (50 %)

List of reference materials, if relevant

Halgin, R.P. & Whitbourne, S.K. (2007). Abnormal psychology: Clinical perspectives on
psychological disorders (5th ed.). Boston: McGraw-Hill.