Lumen’s new Abnormal Psychology course will be delivered in Lumen One, a new platform that brings together the best of Lumen’s teaching & learning solutions including a full suite of professional development resources to support evidence-based teaching.
The course provides comprehensive coverage of all topics from The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR) and emphasizes the biopsychosocial model. The content encourages students to think objectively and compassionately about individuals experiencing mental illness
The Lumen One Abnormal Psychology course utilizes interactive content and practice with immediate feedback to maximize student understanding and retention. In addition to learning the content, students have the opportunity to pause and apply their knowledge before participating in dynamic activities and discussions with their peers.
The Instructor resources package is robust and includes easy-to-use, engaging PowerPoints and in-class activity suggestions, with suggested modifications based on the modality of the course.
Designed to Support Equity
Combining the best features across Lumen, Lumen One is the first courseware product built with a focus on equity. With support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Lumen One was developed to promote equitable outcomes in gateway courses. Lumen One’s unique features are specifically designed to boost participation, engagement, and overall learning to ensure success for all students.
Highlight features of Lumen One:
- Tools to create and foster connection between faculty and students.
- A Faculty Engagement center that provides faculty with easy-to-access actionable data to enable timely interventions when students need it the most.
- Varied, relevant content designed to engage students.
- Personalized study plans with immediate feedback to reinforce strong study skills.
- Easy-to-use automated messaging tools to better support students.
- Supported peer community to provide students with meaningful help from subject matter experts and peers.
- Embedded resources to support faculty to use effective teaching practices and easily do their best work.
Content
Understanding Abnormal Behavior
- Defining Psychological Disorders
- The History of Psychological Disorders
- Classifying Psychological Disorders
- Evaluating and Assessing Psychological Disorders
Research and Ethics in Abnormal Psychology
- Research and the Scientific Method in Abnormal Psychology
- Descriptive Research
- Correlational and Experimental Research
- Ethics in Abnormal Psychology
Etiology and Treatment of Mental Disorders
- Multidimensional Models of Psychopathology
- Biological Elements of Psychopathology
- Psychodynamic Approaches to Psychopathology
- Behavioral Approaches to Psychopathology
- Humanistic and Cognitive Approaches to Psychopathology
- Modalities and Culture
Anxiety Disorders
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder
- Specific Phobias, Social Anxiety Disorder, and Separation Anxiety Disorder
- Treating Anxiety Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Stress-Related Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
- Trauma-Related Disorders
- Stressor-Related Disorders
- Treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Stressor-Related Disorders
Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders
- Dissociative Disorders
- Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders Disorders
- Treating Dissociative and Somatic Symptom Disorders
Mood Disorders
- Depressive Disorders
- Bipolar and Related Disorders
- Perspectives and Treatments Related to Mood Disorders
Eating, Elimination, and Sleep-Wake Disorders
- Eating Disorders
- Feeding Disorders
- Sleep-Wake Disorders
- Perspectives and Treatments Related to Eating and Sleep Disorders
Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
- Substance-Related Disorders
- Alcohol-Related Disorders
- Stimulant-Related Disorders
- Opioid and Hallucinogen-Related Disorders
- Perspectives and Treatments Related to Substance-Related Disorders
Sexual Deviations and Dysfunctions
- Sex and Gender
- Sexual Dysfunctions
- Sexual Deviations
Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenic Disorders
- Symptoms and Management of Schizophreniform Disorders
- Perspectives and Treatments Related to Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders
Personality Disorders
- Cluster A Personality Disorders
- Cluster B Personality Disorders
- Cluster C Personality Disorders
- Perspectives and Treatments Related to Personality Disorders
Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence
- Intellectual Development Disorders
- Communication and Learning Disorders
- Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders
- Perspectives and Treatments Related to Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Neurocognitive Disorders
- Neurocognitive Disorders
- Other Neurocognitive Disorders
- Perspectives and Treatments Related to Neurocognitive Disorders
- Other Mental Disorders
Teaching with Lumen Course Materials
- Replace expensive textbooks | Ready-to-adopt open educational resources (OER) include text, videos, simulations, self-checks, and other interactives.
- Choose affordability | Low cost to students.
- Use better content | Continuous, data-driven improvements make OER content more effective at supporting learning.
- Simplify access | Easy access to course materials in your LMS (Blackboard, Canvas, D2L, and Moodle) plus automatic grade return.
- Improve student outcomes | Research shows Lumen course materials can improve academic performance, passing rates, and course completion.
FOR INSTRUCTORS
- Connect with students | Instructor and student tools designed to help strengthen communication.
- Save time | Start with curated, outcome-aligned OER and supplemental instructor resources like quiz banks, assignments, slide decks, etc.
- Customize your course | Freedom to tailor course content to fit your learning outcomes and instructional approach.
- Enjoy awesome support | Faculty-friendly onboarding, training, and support.
FOR STUDENTS
- Learn by doing | Online homework, self-check activities, and other interactive tools strengthen learning.
- Engage from day one | Avoid falling behind with access to course materials from the first day of class.
- Retain materials | Download a digital copy of course content to keep forever.
- Become a better learner | Real-time feedback guides students on where to focus and how to improve.
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