PREFACE: Abnormal Psychology 257
NOTE: Do First and now. To confirm/validate your enrollment in this class complete and
send the Honor Code and FERPA Policies (a course requirement!). Do them now.
See the "Policies" menu item or scroll down this page. Of the 9
Policies (read 'em all and the one clause) pursuant to this course, the HC and
FERPA are numbers 1 and 2 and must be done to progress in the course.
Thank you.
An Orientation will be
posted on the Angel Web-site on the first day of the course.
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receive up to date information on emergency closures, please log on to
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wELCOME
and
please read this entire page
Internet
instruction is a dynamic opportunity to learn from afar, without the
restrictions imposed by land-based classes. Internet courses take advantage of
the technologies, mixed with life style differences to make for an optimized
learning experience. Specifically, my Internet courses occur entirely on-line.
By that I
mean all communications, submissions, tests, etceteras take place on the
Internet---no visit to the College is required. The courses are time-framed for
8-weeks and are semi-asynchronous. Asynchronous means that the tests and paper
submissions are not concurrent in time, the dates are flexible to fit your
time. For example, the on-line tests may be taken within a 3-day window,
whenever the time is good for you.
However, I
should point out, having offered a dozen or so courses on the Web that two
personality traits stand out as requisites for success. They are:
Self-motivation and Self-discipline. A high degree of each is required,
as the reinforcers provided in land-based classes are absent. Think about it.
Oh yes, one more thing---USE THE SCROLL BAR!.
Again, welcome to the idea of "Distance
Learning".
This syllabus is intended for students enrolled
in Abnormal Psychology 257-IT. It is designed to be used by you to
strategically achieve an enjoyable learning experience, a "good" grade,
and in addition, to get your money's worth.
Catalogue Description:
An exploration of the accountabilities, manifestations and treatments
of psychological disorders on a continuum of functional to dysfunctional.
Topics include: types, assessment, therapies and prevention of abnormal
behaviors. Prerequisite: PSYH 151
Outcomes
Cognitive/Knowledge:
1. Describe the historical as well as current theoretical
views of psychological disorders
2. Differentiate between the symptoms of psychological disorders and
non-pathological behaviors
3. Distinguish myths and misconceptions from facts regarding mental
illness and therapy
4. Differentiate among the various types of psychological disorders using
the DSM for reference
5. Differentiate among the various approaches to treating psychological
disorders
6. Evaluate current and past research in clinical and counseling
psychology
7. Evaluate ethical issues regarding treatment and current status of
treatment resources
8. Evaluate scientific and nonscientific explanations of psychological
disorders
Affective/Disposition
9. Develop a sensitivity to differences among individuals
and an openness to the factors that underlie those differences
10. Develop a positive attitude concerning the role of psychology in
society
In designing
this course, I have operated on an incomplete set of assumptions about learning
and understanding. These include:
(1) Most actual learning
takes place outside the classroom, e.g., discussion-sessions, independent
reading, and the application of knowledge to job, play, friends, and lovers;
(2) Learning, at least initially, should be an affective experience (exciting).
In other words, if a person is exposed and involved with ideas and experiences
that are interesting and meaningful, then the principles and concepts are "easy";
(3) Education is not terminal. Psychology, specifically, is not confined to the
"fifty-minute" hour, it is seminal in that it encourages the
development of a desire to push and pursue beyond the
end-of-the-semester-exams; and (4) Psychology is not a subject area that is
necessarily studied apart from the person doing the studying - each student is
a part of the course content! CAUTION: Students who enroll in Abnormal
Psychology courses frequently development what has been called the "medical
student syndrome." The syndrome exists for students who read/study about, say
cancer, and then think they have it and will surely die. Students in an abnormal
psych course tend to do the same thing, except with, say, a bipolar disorder---don't
The college is committed to a process of
effectively assessing and documenting student learning. Instructors and
students both share in the responsibility to assist in an effort to promote continuous
improvement in course delivery and student achievement. This course
addresses the following general education outcomes.
General Education
Outcomes
C4: Social Sciences: Apply scientific concepts and
methods of inquiry in the Social Sciences
c1: English: Demonstrate precision and clarity in writing. Not a
core course
In1: Critical Thinking: Employ critical thinking skills in
addressing issues and
In3: Cultural Diversity: Analyze the role of cultural diversity in
the development of
In5: Health: Identify behaviors that promote the health of the
individual
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A special "thank you" to Linda
Krystowski, Patty Kushner, Patty Vukmer, Joe Querin, Chris Nottingham, Larry
O'Grady, the Social Sciences/Human Services Division and Information Services
and Systems of Lorain County Community College.
Enjoy,
NAME:
Dr. Mark B. McKinley, Professor, Psychology
EDUCATION:
A.A. Degree,
Northwestern Michigan College
B.A. and M.A. Degrees, Michigan State University
Ed.D. Degree, Nova University;
Further study, Kent State University.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
3 years at
St. Clair Community College, Michigan.
>From 1966 to present at Lorain County Community College, Ohio.
Visiting-Exchange Professor, Bakersfield College, California, 1990.
PUBLICATIONS:
“CRYBaBY: An Analysis of the Cry-Language of Babies,” Folkways Records, Inc. N.
Y., 1973.
“CRYBaBY: An Analysis of the Cry-Language of Babies,” Archived: Smithsonian
Museum, 2007
“Psychology: Readings and Experiences, Kendall Hunt Pub. IW, 1973.
“Subliminal Persuasion” (video), LCCC, OH, 1978.
“Psychology Activities (Lab Manual), J. Weston Walch, Pub. MA, 1981.
“DREAM ANALYSIS KIT,” Embium-5, OH, 1981
“ISTCC Museum,” ISTCC, 2004 http://www.talkingclocks.net
“The Collected History and Significance of Talking Clocks,” National
Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC), Bulletin, 2004.
“Syllabus": Psychology 151, 251, 257, 259,” LCCC, 2008 http://www.cyberpsychology.net
“EGOCENTRIC Time,” International Society of Talking Clock Collectors (ISTCC),
2007
“The Psychology of Collecting,” National Psychologists (online) 2007
"Expressions of Time," National Association of Watch and Clock
Collectors (NAWCC), Bulletin, 2007
"How Much is it Worth?" National Association of Watch and Clock
Collectors (NAWCC), Bulletin, 2008
“What Time Is IT, But What does “IT” Mean?” National Association of Watch and
Clock Collectors (NAWCC), Bulletin, 2009
PBS-TV WVIZ “Applause” program, October, 2009
“Mark McKinley: Talking Clock Collector” Ohio Magazine, February, 2010
TICk TOCk TALK: The History and Significance of Talking Clocks
National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC), Publication date,
October, 2010
Damn IT, IT’s About Time: Psychological Perspectives in the 4th
Dimension (Book: in process)
“If It’s Midnight, What Day Is It?” (Article: in process)
ASSOCIATED PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Business Consultant
Travel Director Conducted 10 LCCC European Tours
Psychology Manuscript Advisor
Author
Public Lecturer
Comments? Please
contact Dr. Mark McKinley
©1996,1997 McKinley - 1-800-995-LCCC - 1005 Abbe Road North - Elyria,
Ohio 44035-1691
The materials required for
this course are noted below:
TEXTBOOK - Abnormal
Psychology, 14th Ed. 2010, Butcher, Mineka and Hooley, Allyn & Bacon
Publisher. Note: The hardbound text is available in the LCCC
Bookstore. Check with the publisher’s
Web-site for e-textbook(s) or other alternative text-formats.
VIDEOS - A series of videos accompany the course and are intended to deal
with topics/areas not specifically explored in the text. Videos are broadcast
on LCCC's cable channel, the dates and times will be provided at the beginning
of the Term---See Angel posting.
All Telecourse programs are available in the LCCC Library for viewing at your
convenience. Videotapes are also available in the LCCC Library to
be borrowed for viewing.
Videos are also available via "streamed"---you must have
broadband connectivity. See Angel posting under "assignments" tab.
SYLLABUS - You are viewing the Syllabus.
A good idea would be to explore this Syllabus, click on everything clickable, including
the "Learning Modules" button on the Front Page. The Practice test is
over this Syllabus!
NOTE: The course is divided into 3 MODULES
with 4 Sub-SECTIONS each---click on the "Learning Modules"
button on the Front Page. Each SECTION begins with some Preview Questions
followed by a set of Objectives/Outcomes. Following the Preview and Objectives,
a series of Learning Activities are designated for each SECTION. Learning
Activities include: (1) specific textbook reading references, (2)
videos, and (3) Internet sites. Each Module is concluded with Topical
Questions, a vocabulary list and a Self-Test.Only submit assignments per the
Module that is active (begin a new Module after the conclusion of the prior
Module --See Calendar in Angel)
What you have to
do---Your grade
for this course will be
based on your successful completion of the following FOUR THINGS:
THING ONE: 5 TESTS/EXAMS.
- On the
first Friday of the Term, a 5-Q PRACTICE TEST will be available in
Angel--up to 5 points are possible. The Practice Test is over this
Syllabus. All course-tests will operate in the same maner as this Practice
Test.
- There
will be a 35 item multiple choice test at the end of each Module (See
Angel Calendar)---there are 3 Modules. Tests will be taken in Angel.
They will be posted under the "Assignments" tab.
- Test Directions: Within
a 3 day window, you will have 10 MINUTES (5 Q's) to complete the Practice
Test, 70 MINUTES to take the Module-TESTs (35 Q's) and 150 MINUTES
for the Final Exam (75 Q's), inother words, that is 2 minutes per
question, whatever the test. The clock MINUTES starts when you
access the TEST and the clock runs continuously. You may stop and
start at will during the test, but the clock is running. You may
only access/submit your test once. The TEST will be available from
8:00 AM Friday morning until Monday at 8:00 AM---after 8:00 AM
Monday the test is LATE (see Late Policy under the menu item
"Policies." Immediately after you submit your test, your score
will be given. After all students have completed the test (8:00 AM
Monday) your completed test (corrects/incorrects) will be available in
Angel on Tuesday AM for a 24 hour time frame.
- MAKE-UP
TEST: Given that there is a 3-day window in which to access a test,
I cannot imagine a scenario whereby a student should
"miss-a-test"---online computer access is world-wide! However,
given that none of us can predict the future, except Ms. Nora--
clairvoyant, a circumstance may arise which makes taking a particular
test/exam exceptionally difficult. Should such an impossible
situation "happen," a student is
required to notify me (mckinley@lorainccc.edu) within 48 hours of
the missed Test and provide documentation of the “why.” FAX said documentation
to: 440. 366.4128. If a
make-up test (singular) is granted, it will be posted in Angel on Tuesday
of Final Exam Week. Only 1-make-up test will be permitted! A
make-up test/exam will include an Objective part and an Essay part.
-
- Please note: Regularly scheduled Test/Exam dates/times are posted in the Angel-Calendar. In addition, students will be sent a "Courtesy Test Reminder" e-mail on the Wednesday prior to the Test/Exam thereby disallowing an "I forgot" excuse.
Note: If you are recognized by the Office of Special Needs
as requiring additional time, there is no penalty for the appropriate
extension of time beyond the stated test-minutes.
Major
NOTE: In order to receive grades, you must have
completed the Honor Code and the FERPA Forms---Click on the POLICIES button
from the Menu or scroll down to the POLICIES
THING TWO: 12 INTERNET SITE Reviews
- I
have included hyper links to other PSYC related sites (in each Section) that
you might find of interest/relevance. Visit a site and send me 8 to 15
lines of information describing/assessing (REVIEW) your visit to the site. A minimum of a course
total of twelve (12) sites must be REVIEWED as part of determining
your grade---THAT IS 4 SITE REVIEWS PER MODULE (There are 3 Modules x 4 =
12).
- Just do 4 Site Reviews
per Module, they are worth 1-2 points each, so that is 8 possible points
for the Module (24 points for the course) . Doing
more than the required 4 per Module or 12 total Site-Reviews will not enhance
your grade---just do a course total of 12, again, that is four per Module,
1 from each SECTION. Each Site Reviews completed is worth 1-2 points
. Your REVIEW will be graded as 1-2 points depending on how
well formulated and articulate they are. So, again, that is 8 max points
per Module or 24 total max points for the Site-reviews by the
end of the course.
- SUBMIT
THE SITE REVIEWS AS A GROUP (MS Word doc., attached to an e-mail is
preferred) or as you complete them and send them to: psyc257@lorainccc.edu Please note the exact
e-address, again it is psyc257@lorainccc.edu If you have the correct
e-address, I received your submission!!!!!! I will send a Progress
Chart every 2 weeks noting all your course submissions to that point. Do
NOT work "ahead," do only the materials for the Module that is
active.
- All site-reviews
for the a Module must be in by the end date for the Module--See the
Calendar posted in Angel. Note: Sometimes sites are "dead",
it is the nature of a rapidly changing environment. If you should
encounter a “dead” site, Google a topically related substitute of your own
initiative.
- Note:
At this time I do not use Angel Drop Boxes.
- Include
the URL for each site visited and reviewed. Be sure to specifically label all submissions with your name, course, the Module and
Section number. Please re-read the prior sentence.
A sample site-review will be posted
in Angel, under the tab "Assignments."
THING THREE: 6 TOPICAL
QUESTIONS
(2 T-Q's per
each Module) Click on the "Learning
Modules" menu item, then click on the relevant Module button.
§
Topical Questions with Comments/Reactions. At the end of each Module
there are topical statements/questions (T-Q's)
that are designed to elicit an informed
and articulate
( a suggested 5-7 lines) reaction/comment from you (where "informed and
articulate" is meant to be based on course material viz: text,
videos, Web-sites).
§ Select
just 2 T-Q's from each Module (there are at least 4 to select from in each Module) look them over and click on the " Click here..."
and select a Topical Question of your choice and you will go to the page with a "field" for you to type your informed and articulate
comments/reactions. Enter your name and Internet e-mail address where
appropriate and click the SUBMIT
button.
§ As an added feature, your comments will be posted
anonymously for the rest of the class to view. Be sure to read what others
are "thinking."
§ You are required to do a total of six (6) Topical Q’s for the whole
of the course, that is just two for each Module, as part of determining
your course grade.
§The 2 Topical Questions for a particular MODULE must be submitted by the last date
for the end-of-the MODULE, 8:00am on a Monday.
Doing more than the required 6 Topical-Reactions will not enhance your grade---just do a course total of six, again, that
is two per Module.
§Each Topical Question Comment/Reaction completed is worth
1-2 points. Your reactions/comments will be graded as 1-2 points depending
on how well formulated and articulate they are---sometimes even 3 points if
really well wrought!
THING FOUR: 1 End of the Term PAPER.
§ There is a 4 page paper (approximately 1000
words MINIMUM) required for the course. The primary purpose of the paper is to
extend your psychology vocabulary.
§ Select a significant event/occurrence (or make
one up) of your life and describe it and integrate it with who you
are as a person. Pick the event/circumstance as appropriate to a topic covered
in the course. The "event" may be positive/negative. Some titles of
past papers: " My Whole Family is Crazy,"
"Adjustment to an Automobile Accident," "I suffer(ed)
from..." "The Stress and Conflict of Prejudice," "A
friend Who Died," "I Flunked Out of College, Twice" "My
Happy Divorce" "Sex And My Religion," "My
Abortion" "Kids Are Really an Adjustment," "I
Won Big Bucks in the Lottery." Describe, assess and discuss the
event/circumstance in the context of "Abnormal Psychology." Be sure to use
the vocabulary (terms and concepts) relative to the course, suggested (about)
5-6 per page. The paper is worth 20 points and due any time between the 5th
week and 7th week of the course. See the calendar in Angel for the last
possible date of submission
§ PAPER
REQUIREMENTS: The Paper will be graded on the following elements: Vocabulary terms/concepts,
grammar/punctuation/spelling, cogency, length, cover page, and the “leaps tall
buildings” Factor. Also: MS Word, 12
point font, double spaced, standard margins. NOTE: You must underline, HIGHLIGHT
or bold the vocabulary terms/concepts in your paper. The
"vocabulary terms/concepts" may be from the textbook, syllabus
or videos. The use of the pronoun I is appropriate for this
assignment---this is not a research paper as requiring documented resources. If
you are not familiar with a “proper” cover page go here: (http://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/DocAPAFormat_Title.html
)
§Submit
the paper as a MS Word doc. attached to an e-mail and send it to: psyc257@lorainccc.edu.
Your Course Grade:
Practice Test (5 points), three 35 item TESTS (multiple choice, worth 35 points
each), plus a COMPREHENSIVE 75 item FINAL EXAM (multiple choice, worth 75
points), a PAPER (20 points), Site-reviews (24 points) and your reactions to 6
Topical Questions (max 12 points) and "extra/merit" points where
available.
The Grading Scale is: A = 93%-100%, B = 84%-92%, C = 69%-84%, D = 60%-68%
NOTE: Final course grades: Extra credit points (if present) are added to an
individual students point total to determine the final grade. Additionally,
poorly/carelessly wrought e-mails, e.g., spelling, grammar are to be
taken into account for grading purposes.
Another NOTE: Why
not the Classic Absolute Scale: Most "students" who have
"grown up" with the CLASSIC Absolute Scale, i.e., 90-100, 80-89,
etc. seem to minimize/overlook the fact that the Internet instruction is
a different breed of "animal" vs. the traditional land-based form of
instruction. Almost always, the CLASSIC Absolute Scale is used in a
closed book, no-notes and "timed" (50-minute to two hours) testing environment.
Commonly, as with this course, IT tests allow for open book and notes to be
used over an extended time period. e.g., days!
One moreNOTE: I will summarize your progress
(/Test GRADES/Site-Reviews/Topical Q's) with a Progress Chart (MS Word doc.) at
the end of each Module sent via e-mail. You
will be identified by the last 4-digits of your student ID.
The following tentative and rough
"calendar" is intended to give you time-benchmarks so as to better
gauge your progress through the course---See The official, detailed CALENDAR posted in Angel for exact
dates.
- A Module is roughly 2
weeks in duration---there are three Modules.
·
One more thing: It is my experientially based observation that an additional
reason students do poorly is because they do not read/comprehend the info
in this Syllabus. If you have read this entire paragraph, follow these
directions expressly: Send an e-mail to psyc257@lorainccc.edu
(not Angel e-mail) by 8:00 AM of the first Thursday of the start of the
course AND RECEIVE 2 POINTS--it could make a difference! In your e-mail
just type FREE POINTS AND YOUR NAME---nothing else is required. To
repeat, I will not credit the 2 points if NOT sent to: psyc257@lorainccc.edu
Nine POLICIES
and one Clause
Completing the Honor Code and the
FERPA Policies are course requirements.
1. HONOR CODE:
Psychology students will use only legitimate sources (textbook/notes/videos) of
information in completing their exams and assignments, and will honestly report
all sources of work submitted and will not assist or be assisted by
unauthorized persons or references. In addition to the Psychology Honor
Code, please see LCCC's Code of Student Conduct, available in the College
Catalogue. See specifically: A. Academic Issues.
I assume that students enrolled in my psychology
classes are honest and will abide by this code. To accept this agreement,
please affix your "signature" in the space below and then press the
submit button.
Type in your full name and course
number:
P.S. Academic Dishonesty: plagiarism of any kind:
to steal or pass off as one’s own the ideas, words, writings….of any
length derived from an existing source without citing the quotation
as such and listing the complete source. For additional information, see
the College Catalogue.
2. FERPA Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
provides student access to information about themselves, permits students to
challenge such information about themselves, and limits the release of such
information about students without the students, explicit written consent.
Procedural guidelines are available in appropriate College publications, and
copies of procedures may be obtained from the Admissions or Records Office.
Since this course requires communication on
academic matters via e-mail, and because there may be opportunities for parents
or others to access or view a student's e-mail account, the Federal Government,
Lorain County Community College and Dr. Mark B. McKinley require your signature
and date in order to communicate to you your academic progress, as associated
with your enrollment in this Psychology class. "Academic progress" is
taken to be the results of course assessments, i.e., test scores/grades,
assignments, etc.
So that I may send a copy of a Class Progress
Report to all enrolled students, I will use the last 4-digits of your Student
ID-Number as your class-ID. The ID's will be randomized on the Progress Report
so as to fulfill the basic requirements for compliance with the Act.
To validate your consent, please type your legal
name (signature), today's date and your course number in the spaces below and
then press the submit button.