Abnormal Psychology Learning Objectives

General learning outcomes

1. To what extent do biological, cognitive and sociocultural factors influence abnormal behaviour?
2. Evaluate psychological research relevant to the study of abnormal behaviour.

Concepts and diagnosis

1. Examine the concepts of normality and abnormality.
2. Discuss validity and reliability of diagnosis.
3. Discuss cultural and ethical considerations in diagnosis.

Psychological disorders

1. Describe symptoms and prevalence of one anxiety/affective/eating disorder.
2. Analyse etiologies (in terms of biological, cognitive and/or sociocultural factors) of one anxiety/affective/eating disorder.

Implementing treatment

1. Examine biomedical, individual and group approaches to treatment.
2. Evaluate the use of biomedical, individual and group approaches to the treatment of one disorder.
3. Discuss the use of eclectic approaches to treatment.
4. Discuss the relationship between etiology and therapeutic approach in relation to one disorder.