Course Materials: Comer, R. (2007). Abnormal psychology (7th ed.) New York: Worth Publishers. ISBN-13: 9781429216319 Module 2:

Course Materials:Comer, R. J. (2007). Abnormal psychology (7th ed.) New York: Worth Publishers. ISBN-13: 9781429216319Module 2: Topic and Objectives Problems of Stress and AnxietyIncrease self-awareness of anxiety disorders and how common these disorders are.Compare and contrast the differences between treatments for generalized anxiety disorders and phobias.Distinguish between fear and anxiety.Discuss treatment for the dissociative disorders.Module 2: AssignmentsArticle Critique 21) After reading the assigned Dowbiggen article, write a paper of 750-1,000 words on anxiety disorders in which you address the following questions: a) What did you think of the article? b) How did the article relate to topics presented in the textbook? c) What interesting questions did the article raise for you? d) Do you agree with the author's assertion? Why or why not? 2) Use the GCU eLibrary databases, include a minimum of two outside references or other resources to highlight and support your viewpoint.3) Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines.Module 2 Video Questions 1) The video presentations and worksheet/video exercise 2) After watching the assigned video clips,http:psychlotron.org.uk answer the accompanying questions in the assigned worksheets. a) Worksheet #2 b) Worksheet #3 c) Worksheet #4 2) APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.Phobia Activities1) Using the principles of classical conditioning, examine phobias in real-life situations.2) Go to the Psychlotron Web site at http://www.psychlotron.org.uk/resources/perspectives/behaviourist/ANY_behaviourism_ccphobias.pdf and read the examples presented in "Phobias and Conditioning." 3) For each example, identify the UCS (unconditioned stimulus), UCR (unconditioned response), NS (neutral stimulus), CS (conditioned stimulus), and CR (conditioned response). Topic and Objectives Mood Disorders and TreatmentsDistinguish between depression and mania and describe the symptoms of each.Compare and contrast the symptoms of unipolar depression and bipolar depression.Explain how the various approaches to treating depression compare to each other.Module 3: AssignmentsArticle Critique 31) After reading the assigned Rothenberg article, write a paper of 750-1,000 words on anxiety disorders in which you address the following questions: a) What did you think of the article? b) How did the article relate to topics presented in the textbook? c) What interesting questions did the article raise for you? d) What implications does the article have for the field of psychology and for society at large? e) Should people with bipolar disorder be encouraged to seek treatment, even if they do not desire treatment? 2) Include a minimum of two outside references or other resources to highlight and support your viewpoint.3) Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines. An abstract is not required.