2. Psychology 3443: Abnormal Psychology Instructor: Larry L. Mullins, Ph.D. Teaching Assistant: Kasey Claborn

3. First things first… The gory details…the syllabus So…what will it really be like?

4. Keys to Success 1. Read the text every day 2. Attend lectures and discussion groups 3. Download and use chapter outlines and lecture notes 4. Do not miss any quizzes 5. Use study aids…practice exams, study guide and internet 6. Maximize extra credit opportunities early 7. Get to know instructor and TA…office hours are lonely

5. Context My Background as a Clinical Psychologist My Expectations

7. SONA! http://okstate.sona-systems.com More info to follow, both written and on D2L within a week.

8. Historical Context of Abnormal Psychology and Definitions of Abnormal Behavior Chapter 1

9. Objectives What is abnormal behavior (and what is not)? How has abnormal behavior been defined and dealt with across history? What model guides our thinking of abnormal behavior today?

10. Myths and Misconceptions About Abnormal Behavior No Single Definition of Psychological Abnormality No Single Definition of Psychological Normality Many Myths Are Associated With Mental Illness Lazy, crazy, dumb Weak in character Dangerous to self or others Mental illness is a hopeless situation

11. Abnormal Behavior? Quinn is afraid to leave his home and hasn’t done so alone in over three years

13. Abnormal Behavior? Laura cries several times a day

15. Abnormal Behavior? Ricky was arrested last week when he was found painted orange and sitting in a tree

17. Abnormal Behavior? Joan is afraid of riding on escalators and avoids riding on them

18. Toward a Definition of Abnormal Behavior Atypical or unexpected cultural response Reaction is outside cultural norms Psychological dysfunction Breakdown in cognitive, emotional, or behavioral functioning Distress or impairment Difficulty performing appropriate and expected roles Impairment is set in the context of a person’s background

19. Abnormal Behavior Defined A psychological dysfunction associated with distress or impairment in functioning that is not a typical or culturally expected response Psychological disorder and psychological abnormality are used interchangeably Other terms include mental illness, emotional disturbance, psychiatric disorder, behavioral disorder, etc. Psychopathology is the scientific study of psychological disorders