Abnormal Psychology: Disorders & Case Studies
In this ongoing course, students will learn about a different psychological disorder each week.
Shannon Holleran, PhD.
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What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Are you interested in learning more about psychological disorders? In this ongoing course, we will discuss a different disorder each week. I will use a case-study based approach, meaning we will learn about disorders from examining patients. We will take a research and scientific approach to studying disorders. I will present information about each disorder and include current research on the causes and consequences of each psychological disorder. Students will gain an understanding of each disorder, but will not be able to diagnose disorders. Here's the list of disorders we will cover. Join the class at any time - each week is independent from each other. I will continue to update our schedule of disorders each month. Week of January 13th: Unlocking the enigma: Déjà vu in dementia—A case study Week of January 20th: Drawing your way out: Imagery rehearsal based art therapy (IR‐AT) for post‐traumatic nightmares in borderline personality disorder Week of January 27th: Cognitive behavioral therapy for a Japanese woman with olfactory reference disorder (ORD) comorbid with schizophrenia: A case study Week of February 3rd: Prosopometamorphopsia (demon face syndrome) No prior knowledge of psychology is needed.
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Parental Guidance
I will present information about the criteria to diagnosis the different disorders from the DSM. Some of the criteria might be violent in nature. For example, with antisocial personality disorder, there is sometimes violence towards other people. I will state the criteria, but we won't go into detail about the violence. Most of the class will be focused on current research with the different disorders. We will sometimes use case studies to illustrate points, but the material will be age appropriate for learners 13+.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
I will use the DSM V, as well as current research articles, in the class.
Joined June, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Doctoral Degree in Psychology from University of Arizona
I have a PhD in psychology from the University of Arizona. I've taught college courses for over ten years.Reviews
Live Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 258 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
1-15 learners per class
