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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course, a continuation of PSY2082 Child Psychology II, delves into the behaviors associated with childhood syndromes, focusing on identifying symptoms and behavioral patterns. The course engages students in the diagnostic evaluation of common child and adolescent psychopathologies while critically examining the social and cultural constructs that define “normal” versus “pathological” behavior, cognition, and emotion.
Students will expand their understanding of how children are assessed, diagnosed, and treated when presenting with mental health conditions. The course will also explore childhood psychopathology through the lens of developmental theory, allowing students to understand how various stages of development influence the manifestation of mental health disorders in children and adolescents.
Key Topics Covered
- Examine Common Childhood Syndromes: Analyze behavioral symptoms and patterns that characterize common syndromes in children and adolescents.
- Understand Diagnostic Criteria for Child Psychopathology: Explore diagnostic methods used to assess mental health conditions in children.
- Evaluate Social and Cultural Perceptions of Mental Health: Investigate how societal and cultural views shape children’s understanding of “normal” versus “pathological” behavior.
- Study Child and Adolescent Psychopathology: Examine various mental health conditions and how they are exhibited at different developmental stages.
- Explore the Role of Developmental Theory: Understand how developmental theory informs the interpretation of psychopathology in children and adolescents.
- Investigate Treatment Options for Childhood Disorders: Assess different treatment strategies for addressing childhood and adolescent mental health conditions.
- Enhance Knowledge of Mental Health Evaluation: Develop a deeper understanding of the methods used to evaluate, diagnose, and treat mental health disorders in children.
REFERENCE MATERIALS
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Full-CLC Students
Based on your HESEAP application, you have been awarded full CLC for this course, classifying it as a test-out course, meaning no traditional instruction will be provided. Your CLC award signifies that you possess knowledge, whether gained through prior education or experience, equivalent to or surpassing what would typically be learned in a traditional college setting. Consequently, classroom attendance is not required; however, you are required to pass a final exam for the course successfully.
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The majority of the exam questions for this course are based upon information contained in the below search topics.
- (2015) Understanding Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders Introduction.https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2016/03/understanding-anxiety-disorders#:~:text=People%20with%20these%20disorders%20have,%2C%20substance%20abuse%2C%20and%20depression.
- (2014) Disorders in Childhood. https://cnx.org/contents/uASZ6djG@5/Disorders-in-Childhood
- (2014) What is Lifespan Development? http://cnx.org/contents/fb83c68a-2bc6-4a0a-ba0f-b79ceb75594b@5
- (2013) Month-by-Month Guide to Baby's Milestones. William Sears, M.d. http://www.parenting.com/article/month-by-month-guide-to-babys-milestones
- (2012) Introduction to Psychology. John Gabrieli, (Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBYebcVw8Zk&list=PL44ABC9278E2EE706&index=17
- (2008) Forms and Causes of Childhood Disorders. Andrea Barkoukis, M.A., Natalie Staats Reiss, Ph.D., and Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. https://www.mentalhelp.net/articles/forms-and-causes-of-childhood-disorders/
- (2008) Treatment of Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Andrea Barkoukis, M.A., Natalie Staats Reiss, Ph.D., and Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. https://www.mentalhelp.net/articles/treatment-of-oppositional-defiant-disorder/
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