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Psychopathology (CCP 615)

Term: 2015-2016 Summer

Faculty

Demy Arturo de Jesus-Hernandez Ph.D.
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Schedule

Sat, 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM (5/21/2016 - 5/21/2016) Location: PRICO CCPRC
Sat-Sun, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (6/11/2016 - 6/12/2016) Location: PRICO CCPRC
Sat, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (7/9/2016 - 7/9/2016) Location: PRICO CCPRC

Description

This course explores neurotic, abnormal, and psychotic behavior, emphasizing ego-defensive, adaptive, and socio-cultural aspects. Particular attention is given to ego-defensive, adaptive, and socio-cultural aspects of behavior and ways in which adaptive behavior becomes symptomatic. Students will delves into historical contexts, spanning early medical concepts to the current DSM-V TR diagnostic criteria, prevalent psychotherapies, and psychopharmacology.