ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY ( THEORY )

Abnormal Psychology                                                                       

a). Meaning, definition and concept of psychology.

b). The concept of normality and abnormality; Classification of mental disorders (ICD X and DSM IV).

c). Causes of psychological disturbances in various age groups.-different viewpoints.

d). Assessment of Abnormal Behaviors – Case history taking – Mental status

examination, Psychometric and Computer in assessments.

Maladaptive Behaviors                                                                           6 Hrs

1. Eating Disorder
2. Sleeping disorder-Parasomnias, Dyssomnias
3. Diagnostic Dilemmas-Chronic fatigue syndrome, irrational bowel movement
4. Anxiety disorders- Panic disorder, Phobia, Obsessive compulsive disorder, Generalized Anxiety disorder; their symptoms, types, etiology and treatment.
5. Mood disorders- Manic episode, Depressive episode, Bipolar Affective disorders, Dysthymia.

Somatoform, personality & Psychotic Disorder                                   6 Hrs

1. Somatoform disorders and Dissociative disorders.
2. Personality disorders- paranoid, schizoid, Dissociative, Impulsive, Anti Social, Borderline, Avoidance, Dependent Personalities
3. Substance use disorders.
4. Sexual Dysfunctions and Deviations.

Psychotic disorder-Schizophrenia, delusional disorder

Childhood Disorders                                                                                           6 Hrs

1. Specific disorders in children: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning disability and mental retardation: Symptoms and causes.
2. Neurotic disorders: Childhood compulsive, obsessive and phobic reactions.
3. Childhood psychosis: Autism and childhood schizophrenia: Symptoms and causes.
4. Cognitive impairments: Approaches and etiology of delirium ,dementia and amnestic syndromes

Psychological therapies                                                                           6 Hrs

1. a). Introduction to psychiatric treatments- Concept, definition, goals.
2. Therapies-

1. Individual – Psychiatry,  psychotherapy, client centered, Cognitive therapy, logotherapy, gestalt therapy, Group therapy- psychotherapy, psychodrama, transactional analysis.
2. Behavior modification- Systematic desensitization, flooding and implosive, contingency management, token economy, aversion, modeling.
3. Biological, medical, electroconvulsive and psychosurgery.
4. Cross- cultural- Yoga, meditation, hypnosis, bio feedback, autogenic training, work therapy.
5. Institutional care.
6. Psychological therapies for children- Play therapy,  Behavior and cognitive therapy, Family therapy