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Psychopathology (CCP 615)

Term: 2019-2020 Spring

Faculty

Yamil J. Lara-Rodriguez Ph.D.
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Schedule

Sun, 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM (1/19/2020 - 1/19/2020) Location: PRICO CCPRC
Sat, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (2/15/2020 - 2/15/2020) Location: PRICO CCPRC
Sat, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (3/14/2020 - 3/14/2020) Location: PRICO CCPRC
Sat, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (4/18/2020 - 4/18/2020) 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.