Research Methods in Psychopathology
PSYC 205
Spring 2019
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How do psychological researchers study unusual and distressing human experiences? This combined laboratory and lecture/discussion course provides an introduction to methods used in the study of clinical and subclinical phenomena. With an emphasis on methodological pluralism in the 'psy' disciplines, the course covers both quantitative and qualitative approaches, exploring the intersections between diverse modes of inquiry. Throughout the semester, students conduct a team research project on a psychological topic of the group's choosing, proceeding through each stage of the research process. Along the way, we consider the historical context of psychological science, as well as contemporary debates about the nature of psychopathology. We also think critically about the relationship between research methods and the topic(s) under investigation, asking questions such as: Why do psychologists use the methods that they use? How is research in psychology different from research in the other sciences and humanities? |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS PSYC |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: PSYC105 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (PSYC)(STS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 75% - 89% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Belz, M., Belz, M., Özkan, I., & Graef-Calliess, I. T. (2017). POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER AND COMORBID DEPRESSION AMONG REFUGEES: ASSESSMENT OF A SAMPLE FROM A GERMAN REFUGEE RECEPTION CENTER. Transcultural Psychiatry, 54, 595-610.
Creswell, J. W. (2014). RESEARCH DESIGN: QUALITATIVE, QUANTITATIVE, AND MIXED METHODS APPROACHES (4th ed.). Los Angeles, CA: Sage Publications.
Davidson, L., Stayner, D. A., Lambert, S., Smith, P., & Sledge, W. H. (1997). PHENOMENOLOGICAL AND PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH ON SCHIZOPHRENIA:RECOVERING THE PERSON IN THEORY AND PRACTICE. Journal of Social Issues, 53, 767-784.
Johnson, S. L., Wibbels, E., & Wilkinson, E. (2015). ECONOMIC INEQUALITY IS RELATED TO CROSS-NATIONAL PREVALENCE OF PSYCHOTIC SYMPTOMS. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, 50, 1799-1807.
Söderström, O., Söderström, D., Codeluppi, Abrahamyan, L. A., & Conus, P. (2017). EMPLACING RECOVERY: HOW PERSONS DIAGNOSED WITH PSYCHOSIS HANDLE STRESS IN CITIES. Psychosis, 9, 322-329.
Whaley, A. L. (2002). THE CULTURALLY-SENSITIVE DIAGNOSTIC INTERVIEW RESEARCH PROJECT: A STUDY ON THE PSYCHIATRIC MISDIAGNOSIS OF AFRICAN AMERICAN PATIENTS. African American Research Perspectives, 8, 57-66.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Human Subjects Certification; Ethics Committee Application; Consent and Debriefing Forms; Data Collection; Paper 1 (Introduction); Paper 2 (Method); Paper 3 (Results); Paper 4 (Discussion); Presentation; Final paper |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
How do psychological researchers study unusual and distressing human experiences? This combined laboratory and lecture/discussion course provides an introduction to methods used in the study of clinical and subclinical phenomena. With an emphasis on methodological pluralism in the 'psy' disciplines, the course covers both quantitative and qualitative approaches, exploring the intersections between diverse modes of inquiry. Throughout the semester, students conduct a team research project on a psychological topic of the group's choosing, proceeding through each stage of the research process. Along the way, we consider the historical context of psychological science, as well as contemporary debates about the nature of psychopathology. We also think critically about the relationship between research methods and the topic(s) under investigation, asking questions such as: Why do psychologists use the methods that they use? How is research in psychology different from research in the other sciences and humanities? |
| Instructor(s): Kamens,Sarah R. Times: .....F. 01:20PM-04:10PM; Location: JUDD113; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: 2 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: X | SO: 12 | FR: 3 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 3 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 3 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Same as Section 01 Above |
| Examinations and Assignments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Additional Requirements and/or Comments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Instructor(s): Kamens,Sarah R. Times: ...W... 07:10PM-10:00PM; Location: JUDD113; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: -1 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: X | SO: 12 | FR: 3 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 3 | 1st Ranked: 1 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 2 |
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