The aim of this course is to learn the basic psychological and behavioral processes of human beings and basic concepts of these processes; to examine current approaches aimed at classifying psychopathology; provide information about the appearance, emergence and continuity processes of common psychopathological conditions, and to gain the ability to combine behavioral, social / environmental and biological factors related to psychological functionality.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction: What is the definition of 'normal'? How does the psychopathology develop?,Current Paradigms in Psychopathology,Diagnosis and Assessment,Anxiety Disorders,Obsessive-Compulsive-Related and Trauma-Related Disorders,Mood Disorders: Unipolar Depression,Mood Disorders: Bipolar Disorder,Schizophrenia,Dissociative Disorders,Personality Disorders,Eating Disorders and Sexual Disorders,Substance Use Disorders,Disorders of Childhood,Late Life and Neurocognitive Disorders.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1.Will be able to define the basic processes of human psychology.
14, 16, 23, 9
A
2.Can define the basic concepts of psychopathology.
14, 23, 9
A
3.Recognizing the basic mechanisms of psychopathology.
14, 9
A
4.Can discuss the functionality within the framework of a flexible and broad repertoire.
16, 19, 9
A
5.Distinguishing the main differences between psychopathological conditions.
16, 19, 9
A
6.Defining the basic criteria used in the classification of common psychopathologies.
10, 13, 16, 4, 9
A
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 23: Concept Map Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction: What is the definition of 'normal'? How does the psychopathology develop?
AP, Ch.1
2
Current Paradigms in Psychopathology
AP, Ch.2
3
Diagnosis and Assessment
AP, Ch.3
4
Anxiety Disorders
AP, Ch.6
5
Obsessive-Compulsive-Related and Trauma-Related Disorders
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
X
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
X
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
X
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
X
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
X
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
X
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
X
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
X
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
X
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
X
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
X
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
X
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
40
Rate of Final Exam to Success
60
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
3
42
Guided Problem Solving
14
3
42
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
1
20
20
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
26
26
General Exam
1
35
35
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
165
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(165/30)
6
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
PSYCHOPOTHOLOGY
-
Fall Semester
3+0
3
6
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Prof.Dr. Kaasım Fatih YAVUZ
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof.Dr. Kaasım Fatih YAVUZ
Assistant(s)
Aim
The aim of this course is to learn the basic psychological and behavioral processes of human beings and basic concepts of these processes; to examine current approaches aimed at classifying psychopathology; provide information about the appearance, emergence and continuity processes of common psychopathological conditions, and to gain the ability to combine behavioral, social / environmental and biological factors related to psychological functionality.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction: What is the definition of 'normal'? How does the psychopathology develop?,Current Paradigms in Psychopathology,Diagnosis and Assessment,Anxiety Disorders,Obsessive-Compulsive-Related and Trauma-Related Disorders,Mood Disorders: Unipolar Depression,Mood Disorders: Bipolar Disorder,Schizophrenia,Dissociative Disorders,Personality Disorders,Eating Disorders and Sexual Disorders,Substance Use Disorders,Disorders of Childhood,Late Life and Neurocognitive Disorders.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1.Will be able to define the basic processes of human psychology.
14, 16, 23, 9
A
2.Can define the basic concepts of psychopathology.
14, 23, 9
A
3.Recognizing the basic mechanisms of psychopathology.
14, 9
A
4.Can discuss the functionality within the framework of a flexible and broad repertoire.
16, 19, 9
A
5.Distinguishing the main differences between psychopathological conditions.
16, 19, 9
A
6.Defining the basic criteria used in the classification of common psychopathologies.
10, 13, 16, 4, 9
A
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 23: Concept Map Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction: What is the definition of 'normal'? How does the psychopathology develop?
AP, Ch.1
2
Current Paradigms in Psychopathology
AP, Ch.2
3
Diagnosis and Assessment
AP, Ch.3
4
Anxiety Disorders
AP, Ch.6
5
Obsessive-Compulsive-Related and Trauma-Related Disorders
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
X
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
X
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
X
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
X
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
X
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
X
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
X
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
X
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
X
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
X
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
X
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
