Course Details
Country:
Netherlands
Institution:
Free University of Amsterdam
Course Title:
Brain in Trouble
Course Number:
AB_1038
Course Description:
The focus of this course is on the etiology of mental disorders, such as addiction, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, mood disorders and anti-social personality disorder, with special attention to the nature-nurture discussion. Various treatments options for these conditions will be discussed, including the use of pharmacological agents, behavioral therapy and deep brain stimulation. Students will be challenged to critically reflect on the boundaries between normality and abnormality and the implications for society.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
PSYC 3---
Attachment Files:
Studyguide (16).pdf
