Developmental Psychopathology

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The course will consider genetic, biological, physiological, cognitive, socio-cognitive, socio-emotional, environmental, culture, and societal influences on human development. Of particular interest will be the associations between biopsychosocial risk factors and the development of resilience and psychopathology in children and adolescents. The class will devote considerable attention to family functioning and other interpersonal relationships as sources of risk. Within this developmental psychopathology framework, this course covers several psychological disorders that often first appear in childhood and adolescence, including developmental, behavioral, and emotional disorders. Treatment issues are also discussed.