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Academic Year 2005/2006

Introduction to Childhood Psychopathology
PSYC 172 SP

This course provides an overview of abnormal child development including attention deficit disorder, conduct disorder, autism, mental retardation, anxiety, and depression. A developmental psychopathology and transactional framework are used, emphasizing the role of psychological, biological, family, and sociocultural factors in the development of childhood psychopathology. Recent research in the areas of assessment and diagnosis, prevention, and treatment will be presented.

MAJOR READINGS

Mash, E.J. & Wolfe, D.A. (2002). ABNORMAL CHILD PSYCHOLOGY. New York: Wadsworth Publishers.

Journal articles and case studies

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Reaction papers, exams, term paper

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS PSYC    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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