PSY341H5 • Abnormal Psychology: Disorders of Children and Adolescents

Considers concepts of normal, abnormal and delayed development. Schemes of classification and diagnosis, approaches to identification of causes, antecedents, and consequences, as well as contemporary treatment methods are critically evaluated. In addition, resilience in the face of adversity will be addressed, since risk and traumatic events often do not lead to disorders. The emphasis is on rigorous research as a primary source of knowledge about psychological disorders and empirically supported treatment.

PSY201H5 (or equivalent) or PSY210H5 and PSY240H5
Science
36L
In Class
Psychology