PSY 649 - Psychopathology II

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This course is a continuation of PSY 648 with a focus on both the science of psychopathology and DSM-5 diagnosis. The course examines the clinical manifestations of the persistent and serious mental illnesses, including the schizophrenic-spectrum disorders, dissociative disorders, bipolar disorders, features of severe mood disorders, eating and feeding disorders, gender dysphoria, and paraphilic disorders. The course also examines the Cluster A personality disorders (e.g., schizotypal, paranoid, and schizoid) and Cluster B personality disorders (e.g., borderline, antisocial, narcissistic, and histrionic). Comorbidity and differential diagnosis are major foci of this course, and other topics will include etiology, epidemiology, behavioral genetics, developmental course, treatment, therapeutic outcome, psychopharmacology, policy, and advocacy issues. Note: Offered only in the Spring term.

Prerequisites: PSY 648.