The course objective is the development of knowledge and understanding of the mental disorders in adults. For this purpose, diagnostic criteria available in DSM-5 for mental disorders as well as their etiology and various treatment models are reviewed. Current aproaches related to assessment and diagnosis of mental disorders are also covered.
Course Content
This course contains; Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context,An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology,Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis and Research in Psyhopathology,Anxiety Disorders,Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders,Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders,Mood Disorders,Physical Disorders and Health Psychology,Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders,Sexual Dysfunctions and Paraphilic Disorders,Subtance-Related and Impulse-Control Disorders,Personality Disorders,Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders,Neurocognitive Disorders.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1.Understand the concept of abnormality
14, 16, 9
A
4.Gain knowlede on assessing and diagnosing mental disorders
14, 16, 19, 9
A, E
5.Compare treatment methods for mental disorders
14, 16, 19, 9
A, E
2. Evaluate the factors conrtibuting psychopathology
14, 9
A
3. Recognize and classify various mental disorders according to DSM-5
Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis and Research in Psyhopathology
Textbook,Ch.3
4
Anxiety Disorders
Textbook,Ch.4
5
Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders
Textbook,Ch.4
6
Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders
Textbook,Ch.5
7
Mood Disorders
Textbook,Ch.6
8
Physical Disorders and Health Psychology
Textbook,Ch.7
9
Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders
Textbook,Ch.8
10
Sexual Dysfunctions and Paraphilic Disorders
Textbook,Ch.9
11
Subtance-Related and Impulse-Control Disorders
Textbook,Ch.10
12
Personality Disorders
Textbook,Ch.11
13
Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
Textbook,Ch.12
14
Neurocognitive Disorders
Textbook,Ch.13
Resources
Nolen-Hoeksema, S. (2013). Abnormal Psychology (6th ed.). Boston: McGraw-Hill
Further reading materials may be assigned during the semester by the instructor.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
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.
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
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.
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.
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
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
0
0
0
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
0
0
0
General Exam
0
0
0
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
0
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(0/30)
0
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
PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
-
Fall Semester
3+0
3
6
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. Gökçen DUYMAZ
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist.Prof. Gökçen DUYMAZ
Assistant(s)
Aim
The course objective is the development of knowledge and understanding of the mental disorders in adults. For this purpose, diagnostic criteria available in DSM-5 for mental disorders as well as their etiology and various treatment models are reviewed. Current aproaches related to assessment and diagnosis of mental disorders are also covered.
Course Content
This course contains; Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context,An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology,Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis and Research in Psyhopathology,Anxiety Disorders,Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders,Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders,Mood Disorders,Physical Disorders and Health Psychology,Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders,Sexual Dysfunctions and Paraphilic Disorders,Subtance-Related and Impulse-Control Disorders,Personality Disorders,Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders,Neurocognitive Disorders.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1.Understand the concept of abnormality
14, 16, 9
A
4.Gain knowlede on assessing and diagnosing mental disorders
14, 16, 19, 9
A, E
5.Compare treatment methods for mental disorders
14, 16, 19, 9
A, E
2. Evaluate the factors conrtibuting psychopathology
14, 9
A
3. Recognize and classify various mental disorders according to DSM-5
Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis and Research in Psyhopathology
Textbook,Ch.3
4
Anxiety Disorders
Textbook,Ch.4
5
Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders
Textbook,Ch.4
6
Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders
Textbook,Ch.5
7
Mood Disorders
Textbook,Ch.6
8
Physical Disorders and Health Psychology
Textbook,Ch.7
9
Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders
Textbook,Ch.8
10
Sexual Dysfunctions and Paraphilic Disorders
Textbook,Ch.9
11
Subtance-Related and Impulse-Control Disorders
Textbook,Ch.10
12
Personality Disorders
Textbook,Ch.11
13
Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
Textbook,Ch.12
14
Neurocognitive Disorders
Textbook,Ch.13
Resources
Nolen-Hoeksema, S. (2013). Abnormal Psychology (6th ed.). Boston: McGraw-Hill
Further reading materials may be assigned during the semester by the instructor.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
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.
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
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.
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.
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
