Externalizing Spectrum Disorders

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The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the symptoms, etiology, and treatment of psychiatric disorders that fall within the externalizing spectrum, including Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Alcohol and other Substance Use Disorders, and Antisocial Personality Disorder. This course will attempt to provide an overview of key issues and topics related to the classification of psychiatric disorders and how research in this area has led to current conceptualizations of the externalizing spectrum. Credit Hour s : 3 Prerequisites: PSYCH 1000 . This course may be restricted to Undergraduate Psychology Majors during Early Registration