• Explain the theories of etiology (causes) of the disorder with a focus on the neurobiology of the disorder.
• Explain associated factors in development of the disorder (genetic, environmental, familial, lifestyle).
• Describe the pathology of the disorder with an emphasis on the abnormalities of nervous system structure and function (brain structures, neural pathways, neurotransmitter/receptor systems), including any genetic and biochemical aspects.
• Give examples of treatment options including both drug (pharmacological) and non-drug (pharmacological treatments), with rationales for use of these treatments based on current understanding of the neurobiology of the disorder.
• Summarize diagnostic and research technologies employed in clinical diagnosis, clinical and behavioral health care, and basic science research.