Undergraduate Syllabus for Medical Psychology Instrctor: Hong.zeng Office: Medical Building 802, 803 Phone: 020-85220267 e-mail: zenghyn@hotmail.com The format of the course will be lecture-like, I will be presenting information in many classes, but students are encouraged to ask questions and make comments during classes. We will also have guest lectures and panel discussions. Plus seeing cases is a vital part of learning about medical psychology. If you miss a class, make sure to get a copy of the notes from a classmate or come to office hours. Knowledge, Skills, and Values Consistent with the Science and Application of Psychology 1. Knowledge Base of Psychology Students will demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. 2. Research Methods in Psychology Students will understand the basic research methods in psychology, including research design,data analysis, and interpretation. 3. Critical Thinking Skills in Psychology Students will respect and use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and, when possible, the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes. 4. Application of Psychology Students will understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues. 5. Values in Psychology Students will be able to weigh evidence, tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and reflect other values that are the underpinnings of psychology as a discipline, Textbooks and References 1 Psychology: Mind, BrainCulture By: Drew Westen . John WileySons,Inc. 2. Understanding Abnormal Behavior By: David Sue, Derald Sue Stanley Sue Houghton Mifflin Company Boston Grading System and Evaluation Methods The final score consists of two parts: 30% for manifestations in usual time such as attendance, homework, and laboratory skills; 70% for final paper examination. Extra Credit: Extra credit opportunities will occur during class throughout the semester and will be unannounced. You can earn extra points by giving a presentation or by participating in an exercise offered in class ， you can also earn extra points by being teaching assistant or research assistant. Extra credit cannot be made up for missed classes! No exceptions! Detailed Points of Teaching Contents Part 1 Theoretical teaching class-hour (Total 36 hours ) Chapter Content Course hours Teaching approaches 1 Introduction toPsychology 2 multi-media, and case discussion 2. Basic knowledge of psychology 6 multi-media, and case discussion 3. Stress and illness, coping 2 multi-media, and case discusses 4 Psychophysiologicaldisorders 2 multi-media, and case discussion 5 Psychological testing 2 multi-media, and case discussion 6 Psychologicaldisorders :Anxiety 2 multi-media, and case discussion 7 Mood Disorders 2 multi-media, and case discussion 8 Substance Abuse Disorders 2 multi-media, and case discussion 9 Sleep Disorders Eating disorders 2 multi-media, and case discussion 10 Thought Disorders 2 multi-media, and case discussion 11 Psychotherapy 4 multi-media, and case discussion 12 Patient Physician Relationships 2 multi-media, and case discussion 13 patients mind 2 Students presentation and case discussion 14 Compliance 2 multi-media, and case discussion 14 Placebo 2 multi-media, and case discussion Below is a partial list of possible journal choices for writing reviews of a research articles for homework or presentation. The article must contain an introduction, methods,results and discussion to be appropriate. In America: American psychologist Developmental psychology Consulting psychology Journal:practice and research Cultural diversity and ethnicminority psychology Journal of personality and social psychology Journal of abnormal psychology Journal of comparative psychology Journal of consulting clinical psychology Psychological bulletin Psychological review Psychology and aging Psychology of addictive behaviors Health psychology Journal of applied psychology Journal of family psychology Journal of experimental psychology Learning Objectives . In china: Acta Pschchologic sinica Advances in psychological science Psychological science Chinese mental health journal Chinese health psychology Chinese clinical psycholgoy journal Psychological Exploration.v
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