PSY 270 ENTIRE COURSE
PSY 270 Week 1 Checkpoint Research Methods Appendix B
PSY 270 Week 1 DQ 1 and DQ 2
PSY 270 Week 2 Checkpoint Models of Abnormality Appendix C
PSY 270 Week 2 Assignment Clinical Assessment
PSY 270 Week 3 Checkpoint Stress Disorders Appendix D
PSY 270 Week 3 DQ 1 and DQ 2
PSY 270 Week 4 Checkpoint Suicide Appendix E
PSY 270 Week 4 Checkpoint Clinical Interview Questions
PSY 270 Week 4 Assignment Depression Paper
PSY 270 Week 5 Checkpoint Substance Abuse
PSY 270 Week 5 DQ 1 and DQ 2
PSY 270 Week 6 Checkpoint Mind Over Matter
PSY 270 Week 6 Assignment Schizophrenia Presentation
PSY 270 Week 7 Checkpoint Autism and Mental Retardation Appendix F
PSY 270 Week 7 DQ 1 and DQ 2
PSY 270 Week 8 Checkpoint DSM-IV Problems Appendix G
PSY 270 Week 8 Assignment DSM-IV Evaluation Appendix H
PSY 270 Week 9 Capstone DQ
PSY 270 Week 9 Final Project Psychological Disorder Analysis
----------------------------------------------------------------------
PSY 270 Week 1 Checkpoint Research Methods Appendix B
CheckPoint: Research Methods
Resource: Appendix B
Complete the chart found in Appendix B.
Post your completed chart as an attachment.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
PSY 270 Week 1 DQ 1 and DQ 2
Discussion Questions
No single definition of psychological abnormality has been completely accepted by the psychological community. Many of the definitions include common features, known as the four Ds. What are the four Ds? Briefly describe each one. How may culture determine what is considered abnormal? Cite specific examples.
There are currently several trends in the treatment of psychological disorders, including the following:
The use of psychotropic medications
Deinstitutionalization and outpatient care for those with severe psychological problems
Prevention programs and positive psychology
Insurance coverage and managed care programs
Choose one of these current...