PSY 2125A - Developmental Disabilities/Mental Retardation

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Dowling College (Closed)

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Description:

3 credits This course examines childhood developmental disabilities focusing on disorders of eating. elimination, sleep, internalizing disorders, child hood psychosis, conduct disorders, and especially mental retardation, hyperactivity, and learning disabilities. Particular concern is given to how these different disabilities are assessed and diagnosed and the usefulness of these diagnostic categories. Co-morbidity is also examined as it relates to the ability to effectively intervene with children exhibiting behavior dis orders. It is assumed that the student has had other psychology courses in the past, thus the material is discussed in more detail and complexity than in an introductory course. Prerequisite: At least one basic Psychology course. First preference given to students with advanced Psychology and/or Education backgrounds. Offered: 2008 - 2010.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.DOWLING.EDU

Phone Number:

(631) 244-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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