Psychopathology

Catalog description

This course is designed to survey major psychological disorders, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, schizophrenia, and eating disorders. It begins with general consideration of the study of psychopathology, including philosophical and historical perspectives on the concept of pathology, as well as issues of assessment and diagnosis. Then, using an integrative theoretical framework, the course examines the clinical descriptions, origins, treatments, and outcomes of specific psychological disorders. A broad sampling of current topics and controversies in the field of Psychopathology will be highlighted. Lecture material is supplemented with discussion of case material and films.