Psychology 272 - Colloquium: Personality Disorders: Etiology, Assessment and Treatment

This colloquium offers a broad overview and in-depth study of the etiology, assessment, and treatment of the 10 personality disorders recognized in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5). Some estimates suggest that roughly 15% of people in the general population meet criteria for a personality disorder. These disorders often go undiagnosed and untreated, and can lead to immense suffering and costs to the individual and society. This course emphasizes an integrative approach to personality disorders, which incorporates and analyzes theories and research from psychological, biological, interpersonal, and sociocultural perspectives using both text-based and empirical readings. Prerequisite: PSY 150. Enrollment limited to 25.