PSYC357

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PSYC357

Gender and Psychopathology PSYC357 SP

Next Offered in 9798 SP

This course explores the link between gender and psychopathology. It will examine why certain clinical syndromes are over represented among females, whereas others are more common among males. It will also address the question of whether men and women differ in their vulnerability for mental illness.

MAJOR READINGS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Midterm exam (short essay), Term paper

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Psychology 105 and PSYC251 required.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS PSYC

Prerequisites: PSYC105 and PSYC251

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

About the Photo:

Do women and men differ in their vulnerability to 'mental illness'?

Reference:

Fausto-Sterling, Anne. MYTHS OF GENDER: BIOLOGICAL THEORIES ABOUT WOMEN AND MEN, New York: Basic Books, 1985.

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