ERIC Number: EJ761437
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Publication Date: 2002
Pages: 3
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A Case-Conference Exercise to Facilitate Understanding of Paradigms in Abnormal Psychology
Lafosse, Jose M.; Zinser, Michael C.
Teaching of Psychology, v29 n3 p220-222 2002
In this article we describe an in-class case-conference exercise designed to enhance the teaching of paradigms in abnormal psychology courses. The primary pedagogical goals are to increase awareness of how paradigms are applied in real-life settings; better distinguish between paradigms; and recognize how paradigms influence understanding of etiology, assessment, and treatment. A pretest-posttest evaluation of paradigm-related knowledge and student ratings of the exercise from 2 classes support the effectiveness of the exercise. The exercise makes it possible for instructors to more effectively use paradigms as heuristic themes throughout the course.
Descriptors: Models, Psychology, Psychopathology, Educational Strategies, Teaching Methods, Pretests Posttests, Class Activities, Etiology, Heuristics, Learning Activities, Conferences, Student Reaction, College Students
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Education Level: Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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