This course examines the role that environmental, psychological, social, and cultural factors play in the prevention, causation, and treatment of disease. This course examines methods and philosophies of a number of systems which claim they can help individuals change behavior, thoughts and feelings with which they are dissatisfied. This course provides students with the opportunity to acquire and integrate a wide variety of current research evidence about the behavior, cognitions, and psychological development of women. Cross-listed as WS 282g. Examines both the causes of these mental disorders and the social and historical origins of efforts to define, alter, and prevent them.
Presents research on causality, classification, and treatment.
Particular attention to controversial issues of public policy.