CAMS-UA 133 - Disruptive Behavior and Sociopathy in Children and Adolescents

Institution:

New York University

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Description:

How do we conceptualize "bad behavior" in children? This course examines the spectrum of childhood disruptive behaviors, ranging from the defiance of the fictional literary character Huck Finn to the sociopathy of Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris. It explores both historical and contemporary perspectives, from the age-old idea of the "bad seed" to the current biological, psychological, and sociological theories. The first half of the course surveys central ideas in the study of childhood disruptive behaviors. The second half applies these ideas to better understand challenges in diagnosis and treatment, as well as gender, racial, and cultural differences in the manifestation of these behaviors. The course uses scientific and theoretical sources, clinical case material, and fictional and real media depictions to explore this topic and its tremendous impact on the individual, family, and society.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nyu.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 998-1212

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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