PSYC343 TOPICS IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
| Course Code: | 3710343 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 7.5 |
| Department: | Psychology |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assist.Prof.Dr ASLI NİYAZİ |
| Offered Semester: | Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course aims to develop in students a critical understanding of contemporary psychological approaches to the understanding of addiction. Students will consider the relative contributions of psychological theories from the fields of biological, behavioural, social and cognitive psychology to understanding, treatment and prevention of both drug-related and behavioural addictions.
Course Content
The course objective is development of knowledge and understanding of the basic skills of clinical interview. By the end of the course, students will have the knowledge and understanding of the basic skills of clinical interview.
Course Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate the contribution of multiple psychological perspectives to prevention, understanding and treatment of addictive behaviours.
- demonstrate insight into contemporary debates surrounding the nature of addiction.
- be able to develop the ability to think critically