PSY 308 - Abnormal Psychology II
 

Pre – requisite – PSY 101, PSY 304

The aim of this course is to provide a comprehensive study of the main mental disorders emphasising mainly neurotic and psychotic processes. Different aspects of the suicidal and addictive behaviours.

Course Content;

Anxiety disorders, Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder, Phobic and Obsessive - Compulsive disorders, Schizophrenia disorders, Sexual  dysfunction and abnormalities of sexual preference, Suicidal behaviours, Psychoactive  use disorder,  Organic mental disorders, Age related disorders

Recommended Readings:-

1.      Carson, R. C. Butcher, J.N. Coleman, J.C.1988. Abnormal Psychology and Modern life. (8^th ED); London, Foresman and company.

2.      Comer, R.J.1995. Abnormal Psychology. (2^nd ED), New York, W.H. freeman and company.

3.      Comer, R.J.1996. Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology. New York, W.H. freeman and Company.

4.      DSM – iv TM.1995. Diagnostic and statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. (4^th ED), Washington DC, American Psychiatric Association.