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Fall 2007
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Psychology
1910W: Movies & Madness: Media Portrayals of Abnormal Psychology |
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Sept 5 Topic: Course Introduction: Definitions of Abnormal Psychology Presentation: Definitions of Abnormal Psych, Intro to DSM, Overview of mood disorders Film: Blue Sky Reading for next time: DSM-IV Introduction xxiii-xxxv Multiaxial Assessment 27-37 Mood Disorders 345-428 Assignment: Bring in three questions about mood disorders based on your reading. Write them down and be prepared to hand them in as well as discuss them. Assignment due today: None Sept 12 Topic: Mood Disorders; Intro to Anxiety Disorders In-Class Activity: We will go over your questions about mood disorders Presentation: Overview of Anxiety Disorders (OCD) Assignment: Blue Sky paper Assignment due: Discussion questions on mood disorders for in-class activity Reading for next time: Anxiety Disorders 429-484 Sept 19 Topic: Anxiety Disorders Presentation: Anxiety Disorders: PTSD Film: Watch Matchstick Men (116 minutes) Discussion: Discuss OCD as portrayed in the film Assignment due: Blue Sky paper Reading for next time: Review Anxiety Disorders (PTSD section) Assignment: Matchstick Men paper Sept 26 Topic: Anxiety Disorders: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Presentation: Finish presentation of PTSD Film: Fearless (122 minutes) Discussion: Discuss PTSD as portrayed in the film Assignment due: Matchstick Men paper Reading : Eating Disorders, pps 583-595 Assignment: Fearless paper Oct 3 Topic: Eating Disorders Presentation: Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa Film: Perfect Body (100 minutes) Reading for next time: Dissociative Disorders 519-533 Assignment due: Fearless paper Assignment: Perfect Body paper Oct 10 Topic: Dissociative Disorders Presentation: Overview of Dissociative Disorders Film: The Three Faces of Eve (91 minutes) Discussion: Discuss the personalities portrayed in the film Assignment: Three Faces of Eve paper Assignment due: Perfect Body Reading : Sexual Disorders 535-582
Oct 17 Topic: Sexual Disorders (pedophilia) Presentation: Overview of the paraphilias Film: The Woodsman (87 minutes) Discussion: Discuss the film Reading for next time: None Assignment: The Woodsman paper Assignment due: Three Faces of Eve
Oct 24 Topic: Sexual Disorders: Gender Identity Disorder Presentation Gender Identity Disorder information Film: Normal (110 minutes) Discussion: Discuss the film Reading for next time: Psychotic Disorders 297-343 Assignment: Normal paper Assignment due: the Woodsman Oct 31 Topic: Psychotic Disorders Presentation: None: Assume that everyone has read this section of the DSM. Film: A Beautiful Mind (135 minutes) Discussion: Hallucinations versus delusions and role of stress in schizophrenia Reading for next time: Substance Use Disorders (191-213: read in detail; 213-264 (be familiar with); 269-278: read in detail; 285-295: be familiar with) Assignment: Paper on A Beautiful Mind Assignment due: Normal NOTE: Rewrites for papers returned through October 24th are due today. You must have submitted at least three written assignments by today. Nov 7 Topic: Substance Use Disorders Presentation: Substance Use versus Dependence Film: Trainspotting (94 minutes) Discussion: Opiate dependence: positive versus negative reinforcement Reading for next time: Developmental Disorders 85-103 Assignment: Trainspotting paper Assignment due: A Beautiful Mind Nov 14 Topic: Developmental Disorders Presentation: Externalizing disorders in childhood Film: Thirteen (100 minutes) Discussion: Are these girls typical teenagers? Assignment: Thirteen paper Assignment due: Trainspotting Reading for next time: Delirium, Demnentia and Cognitive Disorders (135-171) Nov 21 : Topic: Organization of two group projects (see syllabus) You must attend class today, but it will be a short class due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Reading : Personality Disorders 685-729 Assignment: Nothing is due on Nov 28th Assignment due: Thirteen paper Nov 28 Topic: Dementia Presentations: What is Alzheimer's Disease? Film: Away from Her Discuss: The course of dementia for patient and caregiver Assignment: Personality disorders presentations due next week; Away from Her paper Assignment due: None Reading : Personality disorders (continued) Dec 5 Topic: Personality Disorders Presentation: Group presentations of the PDs Film: None Discuss: Any confusions about PD symptoms Assignment: Watch the film Fatal Attraction with your group; complete the assigned paper Assignment due: Away from Her paper; Rewrites for papers returned since Oct 31 are due today Reading: None Dec 12 Topic: Personality Disorders Assignment due: Fatal Attraction paper; bring two copies of your paper to class. See instructions on syllabus. Activity: Peer grading of Fatal Attraction. Course evaluations Review sheet for final exam Dec 19 Topic: Final Exam 8:00-10:00AM Exam will be multiple choice format Assignment due: Any additional rewrites due today
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