Abnormal Child Psychology
Abnormal Child Psychology
Description
This course aims to give students an overview of the various theoretical approaches to child psychopathology and a holistic understanding of the (i) possible cause, (ii) progression, (iii) symptoms & diagnosis and (iv) treatment of mental disorders specific to the development of children and adolescents and age specific onset.
Learning Outcomes:
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Assessment criteria The learner can: |
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| 1. Have a basic understanding of the different major theoretical approaches to understanding abnormal child psychology |
1.1 State and define different theoretical assumptions and approaches (a multidimensional approach) to psychopathology 1.2 Differentiate basic concepts/ principles underpinning these different approaches Integrate and Apply these approaches flexibly |
| 2. Explain the clinical aspects and application to mental health and ASD, Intellectual Disability, Communication and Learning Disorders, Conduct Disorder, and Trauma and Stress-related disorders. | 2.1 State the process of clinical assessment and diagnosis within different types of psychopathology. 2.2 Understand the etiology and interventions of various clinical disorders. |
| 3. Learn how research has supported current findings of abnormal child psychology. | 3.1 Utilize empirically based findings to support existing concepts on abnormal child psychology. |
Course Outline
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