Description

Dive into the complex world of mental health with PSY-470: Abnormal Psychology at Grand Canyon University. This writing-intensive course explores the science behind abnormal behavior, offering students a deep understanding of psychological disorders and their impact on individuals and society. From the origins and development of mental illness to diagnostic criteria, treatment approaches, and epidemiological trends, students gain a comprehensive foundation in abnormal psychology. With a focus on emotional, cognitive, and physiological factors, this course helps future professionals recognize symptoms, analyze case studies, and approach mental health issues with knowledge, empathy, and clinical insight.

Course elements included in the download per the current syllabus are highlighted below:

PSY 470 Topic 1 Assessment: Benchmark – Models of Abnormality Matrix
PSY 470 Topic 1 Assessment: Research Paper Subject Selection – Bipolar Disorder
PSY 470 Topic 1 Assessment: Research Paper Subject Selection – Eating Disorder
PSY 470 Topic 1 Discussions: DQ 1 and DQ 2

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PSY 470 Topic 2 Assessment: Benchmark – Anxiety and Phobias Paper
PSY 470 Topic 2 Discussions: DQ 1 and DQ 2

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PSY 470 Topic 3 Assessment: Benchmark – Mental Health Newsletter/Brochure – Bipolar Disorder
PSY 470 Topic 3 Assessment: Benchmark – Mental Health Newsletter/Brochure – Major Depression
PSY 470 Topic 3 Assessment: Benchmark – Mental Health Newsletter/Brochure (OBJ. 3.1 & 3.2)
PSY 470 Topic 3 Assessment: Research Paper Outline – Bipolar I Disorder Seen in Young Adults
PSY 470 Topic 3 Assessment: Research Paper Outline – Proposed Title Suicide
PSY 470 Topic 3 Assessment: Research Paper Outline – Proposed Title: Eating Disorder
PSY 470 Topic 3 Discussions: DQ 1 and DQ 2

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PSY 470 Topic 4 Assessment: Jorge Case Study Paper
PSY 470 Topic 4 Discussions: DQ 1 (Obj. 4.2) and DQ 2 (Obj. 4.3)
PSY 470 Topic 4 Midterm Study Guide
PSY 470 Topic 4 Midterm Exam

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PSY 470 Topic 5 Assessment: Research Paper Rough Draft – Bipolar I Disorder in Young Adults
PSY 470 Topic 5 Assessment: Research Paper Rough Draft – Navigating Personality Disorders
PSY 470 Topic 5 Assessment: Research Paper Rough Draft – Eating Disorder
PSY 470 Topic 5 Discussions: DQ 1 (Obj. 5.2) and DQ 2 (Obj. 5.1 & 5.3)

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PSY 470 Topic 6 Assessment: Character Analysis Paper
PSY 470 Topic 6 Discussions: DQ 1 (Obj. 6.1) and DQ 2 (Obj. 6.2)

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PSY 470 Topic 7 Assessment: Final Research Paper: Borderline Personality Disorder
PSY 470 Topic 7 Assessment: Final Research Paper: Substance Abuse and Addictive Disorders
PSY 470 Topic 7 Discussions: DQ 1 (Obj. 7.1) and DQ 2 (Obj. 7.2)

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PSY 470 Topic 8 Assignment: CLC – Suicide Prevention Program Outline
PSY 470 Topic 8 Assignment: Final Essay on PTSD in Veterans
PSY 470 Topic 8 Discussions: DQ 1 (Obj. 8.1) and DQ 2 (Obj. 8.2 & 8.3)
PSY 470 Topic 8 Final Exam