PSYC 3328 Aggression, Anxiety, and ADHD

This seminar is devoted to the causes, manifestations, and treatment of these disorders in childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. The interplay of genetics, physiological processes, family interaction, peer relations, cognition, and personality is a core theme. A critical analysis of research is complemented by case studies from journals, biographies, autobiographies, novels, and films.

Course overview

Department
Psychology and Neuroscience
School
MCAS
Credits
3
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Annually

Catalog details

Prerequisites
PSYC2234/ADPS2234

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Course evaluations

Response-weighted averages from Boston College’s official course evaluations (Avalanche/Blue).

Course rating
4.37 / 5 · Very Good
59 responses
Instructor rating
4.56 / 5 · Excellent
59 responses
Terms evaluated
4
Most recent: Summer 2025

Scales: overall ratings run from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); agreement questions from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree); weekly effort from 1 (up to 1 hour) to 5 (10 or more hours).

Evaluations by term and instructor
TermInstructorCourse overallInstructor overallWell organizedClear learning objectivesIntellectually challengingHelpful assignmentsApplicable beyond courseAttendance necessaryWeekly effortResponses
Summer 2025Barry Schneider3.53.83.84.34.34.24.54.5—6 of 7
Summer 2024Barry Schneider5.05.05.05.04.75.05.05.0—3 of 6
Spring 2023Barry Schneider4.34.54.54.64.14.34.53.31–3 hrs/week31 of 42
Spring 2022Barry Schneider4.74.84.74.94.44.74.94.41–3 hrs/week19 of 30

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-10-09. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Barry Schneider
    Summer 2026, Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022 · Official rating 4.56/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Summer 2026 · Barry Schneider · On-line Asynchronous · Offered