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Nov 08, 2024
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PSY 3214 - Childhood PsychopathologyCredits: 4.0 Childhood psychopathology is the study of the psychological disorders that typically have onset in childhood or adolescence. Students will examine the etiology, symptoms and treatment of a variety of disorders, including the autism spectrum, ADHD, eating disorders, conduct disorder, and oppositional defiant disorder. Students will also examine current controversies such as: bipolar disorder is actually rare in children, the risks of using medications not tested on children, and the over-identification of children of color as emotionally disabled for special education purposes. Social policy and educational implications of these disorders will also be discussed. Prerequisites/Co-requisites PSY 2211 or PSY 2337 or PSY 2209
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