PS 332 - Disorders in Adolescence

Institution:

Boston College

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Description:

Adolescence is a pivotal stage of development sometimes characterized by turbulence and "Storm and Stress." This course presents developmental themes usually encountered at this stage of transition and explores more extraordinary issues that compromise psychological functioning from adolescence into adulthood. Specific topics for study include: identity/gender issues, personality formation, problems with attachment and separation, psychosexual trauma, substance abuse, anti-social conduct, body image, eating disorders, and other more serious disturbances in mood state and thought. Case studies will illustrate current clinical practices in working with this population.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bc.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 552-8000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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