PSYC251 Study Notes - Entire Semester

Description

A thorough overview of the entire subject, covering each weekly topic in order (weeks 1 – 13) Combined content and readings from lectures, tutorials, and all required textbook readings. Textbook was Pearson Abnormal Psychology 17 ed - by N. Butcher, James (Author), M. Hooley, Jill (Author), M Mineka, Susan (Author), K. Nock, Matthew (Author) Quite long but all information is significant, very helpful and earned me a HD in the final exam. Organised by topic as listed below. TOPIC LIST - Subject Introduction - What do we mean by Abnormal Behaviour? - Models of Clinical Psychology - Attachment - Developmental disorders – ADHD, Autism - Child Abuse and Neglect - Mood Disorders - Eating Disorders - Personality disorders 1 - Personality disorders 2 - Addictive Behaviours 1 - Addictive Behaviours 2 - Psychosis - Narrative Therapy - Anxiety disorders 1 - Anxiety disorders 2 - PTSD 1 - PTSD 2 - Sexual disorders 1 - Sexual disorders 2 - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy 1 - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy 2 - “Third Wave” Therapies