In studying these pathological styles special emphasis will be placed on the multi-paradigmatic character of psychology with respect to pathology. While this class is neither an exhaustive 'catalog' of pathological styles nor a course in psychodiagnostics, it is intended to provide opportunities to elaborate and explore the meanings of pathological experience, and the multiple theoretical models and approaches through which such understandings develop. Classic studies in abnormal psychology . W. W. Norton. Students with excessive absences are subject to being withdrawn from the course as outlined in the University s attendance policy in the General Bulletin.
Students are responsible for the timely completion of all reading assignments.
This is so that they may be prepared to participate actively and fruitfully in class discussions and derive the maximum benefit from the instructor s presentations. This will also aid the student in preparation for exams and other course work, all of which will assume familiarity with all of the semester's reading list up to that point in the course. Students are responsible for turning in all assignments ON TIME . On time means in class, on the day that the assignment is due . Late work will only be accepted at the instructor s discretion and may be subject to penalty.