Developmental Psychopathology (PSYC-7103), MPhil

Objectives:

It is clear that the evidence base and the theoretical rationale, which underpins the crucial work of Developmental Psychopathology, have now truly come of age with an entire new resource to inform its treatment and practice. This comprehensive course is aimed to provide a powerful resource for the health psychologists engaged in the prevention of illness and the promotion of health-related behaviors, as well as to the integrated application of psychology to illness assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of children and adolescents.

Course Contents:

  1. Introduction to Developmental Psychopathology
  • Overview to Issues and Approaches
  • Classification and Treatment
  • Risk Factors: Abuse and Neglect
  1. Infant and Early Childhood Disorders
  • Attachment and Other Disorders of Infancy
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders,
  • Mental Retardation and its Developmental Consequences
  1. Early and Middle Childhood Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Learning Differences
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • More Anxiety
  • Childhood Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Problems with Peers and Social Withdrawal
  1. Middle Childhood and Adolescent Disorders
  • Conduct and Oppositional-defiant Disorders
  • Conduct Disorders and Juvenile Delinquency
  • Mood Disorders
  • Depression and Suicide
  • Childhood and Adolescent Schizophrenia
  • Substance Abuse Disorders
  • Eating Disorders
  1. Future Directions in Developmental Psychopathology

Recommended Books

Recherdson, L. U. (2010). Development and pathologies in lifespan. New York: Blackwell.

Cohen, D. J. & Cicchetti, D.  (2006). Developmental psychopathology (2nd ed.). New Jersy: John Wiley & Sons (3 Volume set)

Luther, S. S., Burack, J. A., Cicchetti, D., &  Weisz, J. R. (1999). Developmental psychopathology: perspective on adjustment. Cambridge University Press.

Wener, C., & Kerig, P. (2006). Developmental psychopathology: from infancy through adolescence. McGraw Hall

Assesssment Criteria:

Sessional: 20 (Students are supposed to give presentation and surprise quiz or viva voce exam for specific topics).

Midterm: 30

Final exam:50

Course Material

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