PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG SAN PABLO

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

Center for Learning and Assessment Materials Development
Brgy. San Jose, San Pablo City
Tel No.: (049) 536-7830
Patriotism • Leadership • Service • Professionalism Email Address: plspofficial@plsp.edu.ph

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

COURSE OUTLINE in
PSY 7: Abnormal Psychology

SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY VISION OBJECTIVES

The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng San Pablo is
deeply committed towards the integral formation
of the human person, with a profound faith in
God, in his fellow men and himself by providing
its students the full development of their
physical, intellectual, social and cultural
endowment for effective participation in various
professions and industrial occupations and to
enable them to enjoy reasonable quality of life to
be able to contribute to the upliftment of human
society.
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng San Pablo is a Center of Excellence
upholding glocally-responsive education dedicated to transform
lives and empower communities.
MISSION
The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng San Pablo mission statement is –
to strengthen and synergize instruction, research and extension,
administration and student development creating a learning
community that ensures the generation of God-loving and holistic
graduates prepared for civic engagement and academic and life
success.
GOALS
1. The development of high-level professionals.
2. The attainment of empowered and globally competitive
graduates.
3. The pursuit of better-quality life for all its graduates.
CORE VALUES
Patriotism, Leadership, Service, Professionalism
1. To provide relevant knowledge and to develop the
skills, competencies, habits, attitudes and values of
the students that are required in the chosen
profession.
2. To advance human knowledge through study and
research.
3. To give professional training in scientific, cultural,
technological, industrial and vocational fields.
4. To mold students to become professionally
competent, creative, and capable of making free,
morally upright choices and decisions and serve as
positive agents of change in their respective
community.
5. To provide opportunities for personal growth in
leadership and community building through a
network of student curricular, extra and co-
curricular activities as well as human resource
development programs for continuous growth of
students, faculty and staff.

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 PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG SAN PABLO

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

Center for Learning and Assessment Materials Development
Brgy. San Jose, San Pablo City
Tel No.: (049) 536-7830
Patriotism • Leadership • Service • Professionalism Email Address: plspofficial@plsp.edu.ph

A. COURSE DETAILS
COURSE CODE: Psy 7
COURSE TITLE: Abnormal Psychology
COURSE DESCRIPTION: An introduction to the nature, causes, and possible interventions of psychological disorders. It includes nomenclature and classifications of mental disorders,
Derived from CMO No. 75 s. 2017 indigeneous concepts of abnormality and abnormal behavior. Ethical considerations in abnormal psychology/clinical psychology are also discuss in this
course.

PRE-REQUISITE COURSE: Psy 4 UNITS CREDIT: 3

TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS(WEEKS): 54 hours ONSITE SESSION: OFFSITE SESSION: MW- TTH
HOURS OF SESSION PER WEEK 3 hours LECTURE: 1 hour and 30 mins LABORATORY:

B. INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

PROGRAM INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (PILO) At the end of this program the graduates will have the ability to:
From CMO No. 75, s. 2017 1. Identify local and international careers in the field of Psychology, and establish an initial career development plan;
2. Discuss the content of code of Ethics for Psychologist and the Psychology Law, and determine their implications on the practice of
Psychology in the Philippines
3. Cite developments or new directions in theory, method, and research drawn from recent research undertakings in the educational,
industrial, and clinical areas of Psychology
4. Discuss hypothesis formulation, data gathering techniques, research design and methodological problems and issues, and analyze
findings in relation to the current research;
5. Examine and critically assess the implications of the emerging issues and concerns on revision theory, practice, and experimental
methods and procedures;

COURSE INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (CILO) By the end of this course, the learners will have the ability to:
1. Enhance personal and social Interactions by using the knowledge of the history, major theories and research perspectives of
abnormal psychology.
2. Explain the process of assessing and diagnosing such behavior and the most commonly used system of classifying psychological
disorders.
3. Identify and classify abnormal behavior, signs and symptoms and the effective treatment approaches to the different psychological
disorders.
4. Acquire enough knowledge on the basic legal rights of people with mental disorders.

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 PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG SAN PABLO

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

Center for Learning and Assessment Materials Development
Brgy. San Jose, San Pablo City
Tel No.: (049) 536-7830
Patriotism • Leadership • Service • Professionalism Email Address: plspofficial@plsp.edu.ph

C. LECTURER’S CONTACT INFORMATION

NAME: Dr. Susan R. Bejosano CONTACT DETAILS (PHONE NUMBER/EMAIL/MESSENGER):
OFFICE/DEPARTMENT: College of Arts and Sciences Messenger - Susan Regala Bejosano
CONSULTATION PERIOD: TH- 2:00-3:00

D. COURSE OUTLINE
WEEK NO./ DATE TOPICS REFERENCES
MIDTERM
Week 1 School Philosophy,Mission, Vision Student Handbook
Feb. 6-9, 2023 Goals, Core Values and Objectives,
Academic policies, classroom rules & regulations
Course content

Week 2 Butcher James N., Abnormal Psychology. 16th

Feb. 13-16, 2023 Topic 1: Abnormal Psychology Edition. p. 21
A. Definition of Abnormality
B. Epidemiology of Abnormality Opentext.wsu.edu
a. Incidence
b. Prevalence
c. Comorbidity
Week 3 Topic 2: Historical Perspective Butcher James N., Abnormal Psychology. 16th
Feb. 20-23, 2023 A. The Ancient Greeks Edition p. 49
B. The Middle Ages
C. The Reform Movement Opentext.wsu.edu
D. Current Views/ Trends – Mental Illness Today

Week 4 Topic 3: Theoretical and Research Perspectives Opentext.wsu.edu

Feb. 27-March 2 2023 A. Research Methods
B. Biological Perspective Cliffmates.com
C. Psychoanalytic Perspective
D.“Primed to Lead
Behavioral and Serve for Progress”
Perspective Study.com> Academy> lesson
E. Cognitive Perspective
F. Humanistic/Existential

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Center for Learning and Assessment Materials Development
Brgy. San Jose, San Pablo City
Tel No.: (049) 536-7830
Patriotism • Leadership • Service • Professionalism Email Address: plspofficial@plsp.edu.ph

Week 5 Topic 4: Identification and Classification of Abnormal Behavior Butcher James N., Abnormal Psychology 16th
March 6-9 2023 A. Assessment Edition p. 121
B. Diagnosis
Opentext.wsu.edu

Lumenlearning.com
Week 6 Topic 5: Stress Butcher James N., Abnormal Psychology 16th
March 13-16, 2023 A. Vulnerability to Access Edition pp. 150
B. Coping Methods
C. Prevention and Treatment of Stress – Related Disorders

Week 7 Topic 6: Psychology of Health and Disease Springer.com

March 20-28, 2023 A. Psychophysiological Disorders
B. Somatoform Disorders Study.com
C. Treatment Alternatives
Barlow David H., Abnormal Psychology
An Integrative Approach. p. 121
Topic 7: Anxiety Based Disorders
A. Panic Disorders Butcher James N., Abnormal Psychology . 16th
B. Generalized Anxiety Disorder Edition p. 237
C. Phobia
D. Obsessive- Compulsive Disorder
E. Post – Trauma Stress Disorder
F. Etiologism and Treatment

Week 8 Topic 8: Dissociative Disorders Mayoclinic.org

March 29 – April 5, 2023 A. Dissociative Fugue
B. Dissociative Identity Disorder
C. Depersonalization Disorder
D.“Primed toand
Etiologies Lead and Serve for Progress”
Treatment

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OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

Center for Learning and Assessment Materials Development
Brgy. San Jose, San Pablo City
Tel No.: (049) 536-7830
Patriotism • Leadership • Service • Professionalism Email Address: plspofficial@plsp.edu.ph

Week 9 MIDTERM EXAMINATION

April 12-14, 2023
ACADEMIC BREAK WEEK
FINALS
Week 1 Topic 9: Mood Disorders Barlow David H., Abnormal Psychology An Integrative
April 17-20, 2023 A. Depression and Depressive Disorder Approach. p. 204
B. Bipolar Disorder
C. Etiologies and Treatment
Week 2 Topic 10: Personality Disorder Barlow David H., Abnormal Psychology An Integrative
April 24-27, 2023 A. Classification of Disorders Approach. p.418
B. Behavioral Manifestations
a. Eccentric Behavior
b. Erotic/Dramatic Behavior
c. Anxious Behavior
C. Etiologies and Treatment
Week 3 Topic 11: Sexual Behavior Barlow David H., Abnormal Psychology An Integrative
May 2-4, 2023 A. Variations Approach. p. 336
B. Dysfunctions
C. Etiologies and Treatment
Week 4 Topic 12: Schizophrenia Barlow David H., Abnormal Psychology An Integrative
May 8-11, 2023 A. Symptoms Approach. 452
B. Types
C. Etiologies and Treatment
Week 5 Topic 13: Substance Related Disorders Nimh.nih.gov
May 15-18, 2023 A. Alcoholism
B. Other Drugs
C. Etiologies and Treatment
Week 6 Topic 14: Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence Edu.gov
May 22-25, 2023 A. Autism
B. Mental Retardation
C. Learning Disabilities
D. Disruptive Disorders
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E. Emotional Disorders
F. Eating Disorders

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OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

Center for Learning and Assessment Materials Development
Brgy. San Jose, San Pablo City
Tel No.: (049) 536-7830
Patriotism • Leadership • Service • Professionalism Email Address: plspofficial@plsp.edu.ph

G. Etiologies and Treatment

Week 7 Topic 15: Organic Disorders Sciencedirect.com

A. Delirium
May 26-29, 2023 B. Dementia’s
C. Etiologies and Treatment

Week 8 Topic 16: Legal and Ethical Issues in Abnormal Psychology Barlow David H., Abnormal Psychology An Integrative
May 30-June 5, 2023 A. Right to Treatment Approach. p 536
B. Informed Consent and Confidentiality Study.com

Week 9 FINAL EXAMINATION

June 7-9, 2023

E. COURSE EVALUATION
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

GRADING SYSTEM: Cumulative system of evaluation

LOA MT GP LOA Final GP FINAL GRADE

*LOA Midterm = **CS X .70 LOA Finals = CS X .70 MT Grade X. .40 (40%)

Midterm Exam =***ES X .30 Final Exam =

“Primed ES X .30
to Lead Finalfor
and Serve Grade X..60 (60%)
Progress”

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OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

Center for Learning and Assessment Materials Development
Brgy. San Jose, San Pablo City
Tel No.: (049) 536-7830
Patriotism • Leadership • Service • Professionalism Email Address: plspofficial@plsp.edu.ph

____ _____ ________

100% 100 % 100%

LOA = learning outcomes assessment Approved: Academic Council

***ES = equivalent score
**CS = class standing

Grade Grade Grade Grade

Range Range Range Range
Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent

98 – 91 – 82 –
1.00 1.75 2.50 74 BELOW 5.00
100 89 80

88 – 79 –
95 – 97 1.25 2.0 2.75 --------- -------
86 77

85 –
94 – 92 1.50 2.25 76 - 75 3.00 ---------- ---------
83

REMARKS SUCH AS THE FF:

INC (Incomplete) - allowed only for the final grading period but only for the reason of failure to take the final examination
OW (Officially withdrawn) – for officially-dropped student
UW (Unauthorized withdrawal) – for student who did not report to class for both onsite and online and could not be contacted by any means nor filed an LOA or
dropping form at the Registrar’s Office; will receive a grade of 5.00

F. ACADEMIC POLICIES
A true PLSPian:
1. Demonstrates the PVMGO of the Pamantasan and its core values – Patriotism, Leadership, Service, and Professionalism.
“Primed
2. Participates actively and productively in both academic and non-academic to Lead
activities and
anchored on Serve for Progress”
the learner-centered approach and outcomes-based education.
3. Embraces learning for life and uses the course outline as a guide in his/her own academic pursuit.
4. Complies to the requirements of the course/s efficiently and effectively.

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OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

Center for Learning and Assessment Materials Development
Brgy. San Jose, San Pablo City
Tel No.: (049) 536-7830
Patriotism • Leadership • Service • Professionalism Email Address: plspofficial@plsp.edu.ph

5. Follow the rules on student discipline as prescribed in the Student Handbook 2018 revised edition.
6. Promote gender equality and advocate the anti-gender discrimination law (MCW, Sec,4-A, RA 9710)
7. Observe digital literacy by being responsible users of online platforms, the Data Privacy Guidelines adopted in PLSP (see attachment) and Intellectual Property Rights/Copyright Laws in the use of
secondary sources and presentation of creative works.
8. Uphold the policies, rules and regulations of the program, the College, and of the Institution as a whole as his/her expression of respect, professionalism, and loyalty to his/her Alma Mater.

G. DATA PRIVACY STATEMENT

PLSP is committed to protect the privacy rights of individuals on personal information pursuant to the provisions of Republic Act No. 10173 or the Data Privacy Act of 2012, its Implementing Rules
and Regulations.

All employees, students and administration officers are enjoined to comply with and to share in the responsibility to secure and protect personal information collected and processed by PLSP in
pursuit of legitimate purposes.

All documents, printed and electronic, shared by your instructors are containing their names, titles and signature should not be shared by those who are not member of the PLSP community without
the consent and approval of your instructors.

PREPARED BY: REVIEWED BY: APPROVED BY: NOTED:

SUSAN R. BEJOSANO, RN, LPT, PhD JOHN NELSON TICSON AZELA P. GARCIA KRISTIN ANNE C. CORCEGA
INSTRUCTOR, CAS DEPARTMENT CHAIR, CAS PROGRAM CHAIR, BSED DEAN, CAS
Date: March 1, 2023 Date: Date: Date:

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