Foundations of Psychopathology

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This course explores the major concepts, issues, and the theory of psychopathology as behavior that is considered normal and that is considered pathological is reviewed. Topics include emotional, personality, psychotic, and development disorders; current research methodologies; and ethical/legal issues in face-to-face and telehealth clinical practice. You will be introduced to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR) system, which is used as a format for classification of disorders and choice of treatments for both child and adult mental disorders. Assessment strategies and limitations of diagnostic systems will also be examined.