PSYC 509 (Winter)
Diverse Clinical Populations: Poverty and Psychopathology (3 credits)
(Seminar) (Prerequisites:
PSYC 204 and PSYC 337.) (Restrictions: Restricted to graduate
students in Psychology and to U3 students enrolled in one of the
following programs: BSc; Major in Psychology, BSc; Honours in
Psychology, BA; Major concentration in Psychology, BA; Honours in
Psychology, BA; Joint Honours - Psychology component, or by
permission of the instructor.
Instructor: Melanie Dirks
Time: T 14:35-17:25
Location: STBIO W7/21
Content:
Poverty is a significant risk factor for psychological disorder. In
this class, we will examine critically research focused on this
association, with an emphasis on (a) mechanisms underlying the link
between poverty and psychopathology, and (b) development and
dissemination of evidence-based treatments for individuals living in
poverty. Particular attention will be paid to research methodologies
used to address these questions.
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