Psychopathology
Not offered in 1995
First semester * Clayton * Prerequisites: An approved four-year sequence in psychology * Prohibition: GED1810 * Quota: 10
This subject is concerned with the systematic study of psychopathology and associated clinical manifestations. The program will cover the range of age from infancy to old age and will encompass major psychoses, developmental and personality disorders and the neuroses. Consideration will be made of a range of interventions which follow diagnosis in a variety of settings including in-patient, out-patient clinic and community facilities. Legal and ethical issues and their practical implications will be discussed. Major emphases of the subject will be upon the application of scientific principles to clinical hypothesis formulation and testing and upon the application of material presented to professional practice.
Assessment
Critical review of a published clinical research study or a major issue in psychopathology: 30% * Case study: 70%
Prescribed texts
American Psychiatric Association DSM III-R APA, 1987
Erickson M T Behavior disorders of children and adolescents 2nd edn, Prentice-Hall, 1987
Turner S M and Hersen M (eds) Adult psychopathology and diagnosis 2nd edn, Wiley, 1991