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This course provides an overview of the various mental disturbances in childhood, including attention deficit disorder, conduct disorder, autism, anxiety, schizophrenia, and depression. The contributions of psychological, biological, family, and sociocultural factors to the development of childhood psychopathology will be discussed. Recent research in the areas of assessment and diagnosis, prevention, and treatment will be presented.
COURSE FORMAT: Lecture
Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS PSYC Grading Mode: Student Option
Prerequisites: PSYC105 OR PSYC101 OR PSYC251 Links to Web Resources For This Course.
Last Updated on MAR-30-2006
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