The foundation courses in Developmental Bases of Behavior and Cognitive and Affective Bases of Behavior are
designed to enable a comprehensive understanding of theories, concepts, and important empirical issues
represented by these separate subdisciplines in psychology. The PSY-784 course integrates developmental
science, psychopathology, and cognitive and affective science to consider the how and why, and for whom and
when, processes related to psychopathology develop. This course includes the exploration of the developmental
pathways among specific disorders common in children and adolescents. Students will examine key concepts
including contextual processes, developmental cascades, the reciprocal and transactional nature of
developmental psychopathology, and the necessity of multiple levels of analysis. Emphasis will be on
risk/resilience and the principles of adaptive/maladaptive coping. Both categorical and dimensional approaches
will be considered. The course will consider how current and historical practices have created disparities in
outcomes for certain children and families. Students will be expected to apply the knowledge gained throughout
the course to diverse populations of children and families. Additionally, during the semester, students are
required to attend a 2 day in-person training seminar at the associated National Session (i.e., the National
Session that occurs during the semester you are taking this course).