CN 510 : Psychopathology I

This course focuses on factors involved in normal and abnormal human behavior. Students explore the etiology and diagnosis of disorders as described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders—Fourth Edition (DSM-IV-TR). Historical context, current research, principles of lifespan development and cultural diversity, and appropriate treatment for particular diagnoses will be explored. This course is the first of two diagnostic courses. The primary focus is on the introduction and use of DSM-IV-TR as well as the following sections: DSM-IV-TR Classification System; Multiaxial Assessment; Disorders Usually Diagnosed in Infancy, Childhood, or Adolescence; Substance-Related Disorders; Mood Disorders; Anxiety Disorders; and Additional Codes.