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PSY 257 - Psychology of the Emotionally Disturbed Child


Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
Theoretical foundations in the study of emotional disturbance in childhood. Study of the nature and needs of the emotionally disturbed child with specific reference to extreme states of anxiety and withdrawal, and to severely aggressive acting out of behavior. Motivation, ego structure, limit setting, frustration tolerance, need-acceptance theory, therapeutic approaches and other concepts and practices will be examined.

Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Open only to matriculated students in a doctoral program in psychology.


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