Child Psychopathology:
Last class
The Future
Final Exam
Thursday Dec. 15th, 7:00 to 10:00
BAC 239
General Diagnostic Criteria
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Objective listing of potential symptoms,
especially those that are unique
The symptoms are causing problems
Age of onset
Duration/ intensity
Rule out other disorders or medical
conditions
Future Directions
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Multidisciplinary assessment and intervention
Empirically-based clinical practice
Least restrictive alternative for children
Children’s rights to shelter, education,
protection, not be exploited, and receive
effective treatment
Legislation & Internationalisation: Social
policies will support children and families,
protect children’s rights during family
disruptions, provide good education,and deal
fairly with young offenders
Developmental Psychopathology
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In research and practice, there will be an
increasing interdependence between
developmental and clinical research
The “abnormal” “normal” dichotomy in
children will blur; instead, common
processes will be examined
– This is reflected in students “my child”
responses
Prevention will become critical if it can be
shown to be cost-effective
Final Exam
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Multiple Choice and Short Answer format similar to quiz
Overemphasis on new material
40 MC, 1 point each
– Chapters 11, 12, 13, 14
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40 MC, 1 point each
– Chapters 1 through 10
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Four long-answer essay questions 40 points
– All on Chapter 11 to 14 lecture notes
• Both my own and Susan’s – whatever is posted
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Final worth 30% of final grade
14/15 for presentations of their universal goodness
Papers available at final exam