This course introduces cadets to the study of psychological disorders, with a focus on understanding the defining characteristics of a range of mental health conditions. Cadets will explore how these disorders develop and are maintained, as well as evidence-based approaches to their treatment. The course examines psychological disorders from multiple theoretical perspectives, including genetic, biological, cognitive, behavioral, sociocultural, and psychoanalytic viewpoints. Through this comprehensive approach, cadets will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize, understand, and address mental health challenges within military and broader contexts.
Lessons
30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
A case study paper that provides an in-depth analysis of a selected psychological disorder.
This course provides cadets within an introduction to abnormal psychology. As part of this course, we will examine various psychological disorders, focusing on an understanding of the explanation of the development and maintenance of these disorders, along with approaches to treatment. We will discuss the understanding of psychological disorders from various theoretical perspectives to include genetic, biological, cognitive, behavioral, sociocultural, and psychoanalytic influences.
Building upon the elementary concepts of personality from PL100, this course examines in detail various theoretical frameworks used to study personality and abnormal behavior. The course focuses on four theoretical perspectives: the psychoanalytic, learning, phenomenological, and dispositional perspectives. After examining how the various theoretical perspectives can be used to explain personality, the course applies these perspectives to an understanding of abnormal behavior. Thus, the course focuses on developing the cadets' understanding of "normal" personality development and how and why deviant behavior may result.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
Cadets will complete a case-study analysis of a real or fictional person of the cadet's choice (10-15 pages) and one oral presentation.
Building upon the elementary concepts of personality from PL100, this course examines in detail various theoretical frameworks used to study personality and abnormal behavior. The course focuses on four theoretical perspectives: the psychoanalytic, learning, phenomenological, and dispositional perspectives. After examining how the various theoretical perspectives can be used to explain personality, the course applies these perspectives to an understanding of abnormal behavior. Thus, the course focuses on developing the cadets' understanding of "normal" personality development and how and why deviant behavior may result.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
Project/paper (2500-3500 words)--cadets will complete a personality analysis of a real or fictional person of the cadet's choice.
