330.661.01
Social, Psychological, and Developmental Processes in the Etiology of Mental Disorders
Location
East Baltimore
Term
3rd Term
Department
Mental Health
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2022 - 2023
Instruction Method
In-person
M, W, 1:30 - 2:50pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Course Instructor(s)
Ramin Mojtabai
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
Consent required for undergraduate students only.
Examines the major social, psychological, and developmental theories of mental and behavioral disorders. Covers biopsychosocial frameworks such as the diathesis stress model, ecological theory, and life course development. Psychological models include behavioral, cognitive, personality, and psychodynamic theories. Covers social processes covered such as social stratification, social integration, social diffusion, social stress, social learning, social cognitive, and attachment. Applies these theories to major mental and behavioral disorders of childhood, adolescence, and adulthood, including depression, anxiety, conduct disorders, and personality disorders. Explores multidisciplinary areas, and includes guest lectures by other mental health faculty. Lectures highlight main issues from readings, provide additional information on theories, and apply reading and lecture materials to specific mental and behavioral disorders.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the leading social, psychological, and developmental theories that serve as the foundation for public mental health research
- Develop skills that will help them critically evaluate mental health research from multiple theoretical perspectives
- Draw upon these theories to support their own mental health or services research (e.g., dissertations, grant applications)
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 40% Final Exam
- 10% Participation
- 40% Written Assignment(s)
- 10% Presentation(s)
This is the onsite section of a class that is also offered virtual/online. You are responsible for the modality of the class you are registering for.