| PSYCHOLOGY | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| PSY3302 | Psychopathology II | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Must Course |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. MİRAY AKYUNUS |
| Course Objectives: | This course is a continuation of Psychopathology-I. This course aims to familiarize students with patterns of abnormal behavior, existing categories of mental disorders, their possible causes, presenting symptoms, diagnostic criteria and treatment. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Identify the difference between normal and abnormal behaviour 2.Understand relevant etiological factors for mental health disorders 3.Understand principles of and contemporary techniques for diagnostic assessment. 4. Be able to idenfiy signs of prevalent mental health disorders 5.Recognize and classify psychopathology within the DSM-V 6.Knows evidence-based practices for treating psychological disorders 7.Familiarizes oneself with typical case examples of particular mental health disorders |
| Suicide, schizophrenia, eating disorders, disorders of childhood and adolescence, cluster A personality disorders, cluster B personality disorders and cluster C personality disorders will be discussed in this course. The teaching methods of the course include lecture, reading, collaborative learning, discussion, individual study as well as the other teaching methods. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Course Overview | |
| 2) | Understanding Grief | Lecture notes will be provided |
| 3) | Schizophrenia | Read Chapter 9 |
| 4) | Schizophrenia | |
| 5) | Eating Disorders | Read Chapter 11 |
| 6) | Eating Disorders Writing A Critical Review | |
| 7) | Personality Disorders | Read Chapter 15 |
| 8) | Midterm | |
| 9) | Personality Disorders | Read Chapter 15 |
| 10) | Adult ADHD | Lecture notes will be provided |
| 11) | Substance Use Disorders | Read Chapter 10 |
| 12) | Critical Review | |
| 13) | Late Life and Neurocognitive Disorders | Read Chapter 14 |
| 14) | Overview |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Kring, A., Johnson, S. L., Davison, G. C., Neale, J. M. (2015). Abnormal Psychology. Wiley, (14th ed) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. 5th Ed. DSM-V Washington, D.C., American Psychiatric Association, 2013. Gabbard, G. O. (2014) Psychodynamic Psychiatry in Clinical Practice. DSM-5 Edition. Washington, D.C.: American Psychiatric Association References for supplementary sources will be provided with lecture notes. |
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| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | % 20 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Final | 1 | % 50 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 13 | 3 | 39 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 2 | 26 |
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 9 | 18 |
| Midterms | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Final | 1 | 42 | 42 |
| Total Workload | 150 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | To develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills. | 4 |
| 2) | To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior. | 5 |
| 3) | To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques). | 4 |
| 4) | To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies). | 3 |
| 5) | To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas. | 4 |
| 6) | To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization. | 5 |
| 7) | To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies. | 3 |
| 8) | To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation. | 4 |
| 9) | To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes. | 3 |
| 10) | To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society. | 3 |
| 11) | To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this. | 4 |
| 12) | To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts. | 4 |