PCL303

PSYCHOPATHOLOGY AND WELL-BEING

B.A. (Hons) Psychology SEM V
Brief Syllabus

 This course is designed to introduce students to the study of human behavioral

disorders
 Topics include behaviors ranging from functional to dysfunctional, the principles of
psychological assessment and the professionals involved in the assessment
process and the methods they use
 Covers psychological, biological, and sociocultural approaches to understanding
human behavior
COURSE OUTCOMES: What to expect?

At the end of the course, you should be able to:

 CO1: Understanding the historical context of abnormality, differentiating between the
concepts of abnormality and normality
 CO2: Developing familiarity with the current diagnostic
 CO3: Developing an insight into the general causal factors of psychopathology and
adopting a psycho-social framework
 CO4: Developing sensitivity towards individual and cultural diversity when thinking about
psychopathology
MODULES

 UNIT I: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOPATHOLOGY

 UNIT II: CLINICAL PICTURE OF ANXIETY AND SOMATOFORM DISORDERS

 UNIT III: PERSONALITY DISORDERS AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS

 UNIT IV: UNDERSTANDING ADDICTION AND GENDER IDENTITY

DISORDERS
EVALUATION

 Internal Assessment: Quizzes, Discussion Forum, Online Test, Class/Home Assignments

(30 Marks)
 External Assessment: Minor Test and Major Test (70 Marks)
Suggested Online Courses

 Abnormal Psychology by edX

 Introduction to Clinical Psychology by edX
SETTING THE CONTEXT

THINK:
 What are the first three words that come to your mind when I say “Mental Illness”?

ACTIVITY:
 Read and Reflect: “Overcoming the taboo of Mental Health in India amidst the pandemic”