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Childhood Psychopathology
PSYC272 SP

This course provides an overview of the various mental disturbances in childhood, including attention deficit disorder, conduct disorder, autism, mental retardation, 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.

MAJOR READINGS

Journal articles of original research.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Class presentation, final exam, term paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: PSYC105 OR PSYC101 OR PSYC251

Last Updated on MAR-24-2000

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