Specialization Psychopathology (PP) 5
<strong>Prospectus</strong> Research Master <strong>Psychology</strong> 20<strong>08</strong> • 20<strong>09</strong> 94 The specialization in Psychopathology provides students the theoretical background <strong>and</strong> clinical insights necessary for future research in the various fields related to mental health: in particular experimental psychopathology, clinical psychology, <strong>and</strong> psychiatry. The interactive core seminars cover biopsychosocial theories <strong>and</strong> state-of-the-art research on the epidemiology, genetics, psychological <strong>and</strong> neurobiological mechanisms underlying onset <strong>and</strong> course, treatment, <strong>and</strong> prevention of mental disorders throughout the life cycle. In addition to coverage of specific disorders, attention is paid to positive psychology <strong>and</strong> to broader issues <strong>and</strong> controversies, such as gender <strong>and</strong> cultural differences, the validity of experimental <strong>and</strong> animal models of psychopathology, <strong>and</strong> gene-environment interactions. The programme includes training in diagnostic <strong>and</strong> other clinical skills, as well as research experience in health care settings. The possibility of designing individualized electives or choosing electives from other tracks affords students not only an in-depth underst<strong>and</strong>ing of the multidisciplinary approaches to psychopathology but also the opportunity to tailor the programme along the lines of their personal research interests. Psychopathology Coordinator: Nancy Nicolson, Psychiatry <strong>and</strong> Neuropsychology, Phone 36 88684, Vijverdal, Room SN2.068, E-mail: n.nicolson@sp.unimaas.nl Colloquia Coordinator: Anne Roefs, Clinical Psychological Science, Phone 38 82191, 40 Universiteitssingel East, Room 3.747, E-mail: a.roefs@psychology.unimaas.nl 5.1 Interdisciplinary Perspectives | 405RM Interdisciplinary Perspectives – 3 credits Coordinators: Nancy Nicolson, Psychiatry & Neuropsychology (FHML), Phone 36 88684, Vijverdal, Room SN2.068, E-mail: n.nicolson@sp.unimaas.nl; Jan Ramaekers, Neuropsychology & Psychopharmacology (FPN), Phone 38 81951, 40 Universiteitssingel East, Room 2.736, E-mail: j.ramaekers@psychology.unimaas.nl; Alex<strong>and</strong>er Sack, Cognitive <strong>Neuroscience</strong> (FPN), Phone 38 84267, 40 Universiteitssingel East, Room 4.765, E-mail: a.sack@psychology.unimaas.nl; Jos Prickaerts, Neuropsychology & Neuropsychopharmacology (FPN), Phone 38 81026, 40 Universiteitssingel East, Room 2.737, E-mail: j.prickaerts@psychology.unimaas.nl Description of the Course This lecture course, attended by all first-year students, is designed to highlight selected research topics from the perspectives of cognitive neuroscience, fundamental neuroscience, neuropsychology <strong>and</strong> psychopathology. The aim is to illustrate how the distinct but inter related approaches to questions in the field of brain <strong>and</strong> behaviour