PSYC 371 - Psychological Disorders of Childhood

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Marist College

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Description:

Three Credits LA This course provides an introduction to the theoretical understanding of maladaptive behavior in children and adolescents. Attention is given to the psychological, organic, and social determinants of childhood psychopathology. Students examine assessment and classification procedures for childhood disorders, as well as a descriptive analysis of a range of specific maladies (e.g., childhood psychosis, anxiety disorders, intellectual and cognitive disorders, antisocial behavior, psychophysiological disorders, and others). In addition, the course discusses a number of intervention strategies employed with children displaying problematic behavior, focusing on current psychological, environmental, and biochemical therapeutic manipulations. Finally, an overview of different prevention approaches are discussed. This course is appropriate for students planning to work with emotionally handicapped children in school and clinical settings. Offered every year. Prerequisite: PSYC 101

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Marist.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 575-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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