PSY 563 Childhood Psychopathology

Examination of the nature, causes and treatment of emotional and social challenges in children and adolescents. A broad range of issues will be examined from minor problems in living to psychotic breaks with reality and self-destructiveness. The home, school and cultural environments will be examined as well as possible genetic and biological determinations of the mental health of children and youth.
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: PSY 201 or PSY 218 and PSY 311 (or equivalent)

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