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PSY 1407 Developmental: Adult & Older Adult

This guide covers resources available through the Alvin Sherman Library that provide information on descriptive psychopathology and research on the etiology, epidemiology, and dynamics and diversity issues of major adult and aged pathologic syndromes.

Course Description

Description:

This course covers current literature regarding critical factors that influence adult and older adult development.  Topics include family/social relationships; ethnic/cultural factors; and biological, cognitive, and individual factors.

Course Competencies:

1)  Understand the current literature regarding critical factors that influence adult and older adult development.

2)  Apply knowledge of these critical factors in developing case formulations involving adults and older adults.