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PSY-8164

Week 1 Resources

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Textbook

Abnormal Psychology

Hooley, J. M., Nock, M. K., & Butcher, J. N. (2019). Abnormal Psychology (18th ed.). Pearson Education (US). 

  • Read Chapters 1 and 2.  In Chapter 1 of our textbook, you will learn that a precise definition of abnormality remains elusive. Chapter 2 of our text goes into detail about the history of abnormal behavior and concludes with contemporary views. 

Articles  

Results indicate the terms abnormal psychology and psychopathology are outdated and inaccurate

Leonte, K.G., Grierson, N., Karp., A., &  Gouniai, J. (2025). Results indicate the terms abnormal psychology and psychopathology are outdated and inaccurate. Journal of Behavioral Health, 14(1),1 – 7. 

  • The language we use to depict mental health conditions and stigma-inducing beliefs is important.  This article presents recent findings from professionals in the field on this topic.  

Culture and Psychopathology

Moleiro, C. (2018, August 10). Culture and psychopathology: New perspectives on research, practice, and clinical training in a globalized world. Frontiers in Psychiatry (9).

  • This resource offers new perspectives on research, practice, and clinical training in a globalized world. 

Mental health facts in America

National Alliance on Mental Health. (2019). Mental health facts in America [PDF file]. National Alliance on Mental Health. 

  • This resource offers a snapshot view of current disorder information. 

Video

What is mental health?

MindMatters Australia. (2015, March 26). What is mental health? [Video]. YouTube. 

  • This is a helpful video offering an orientation view of mental health.