PSY3501 PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
| Course Code: | 2333501 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | Psychology |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. DENİZ CANEL ÇINARBAŞ |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Psychopathology is an overview of human problems ranging from minor problems in adjustment to severely disabling disorders. Primary foci are on research findings relevant to assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, and management of psychological disorders.
Course Content
Historical review of the field; concepts of normal and abnormal behavior; theoretical approaches to abnormal behavior; examination of the types of adulthood psycho pathology as proposed in the latest classification system.
Course Learning Outcomes
This course introduces students to human behaviors ranging from what is considered culturally “normal” to “abnormal.” Specific categories of mental disorders, as specified in the DSM-5, are analyzed in detail.
Upon completion of this course, students will be expected to:
Engage in critical analysis of criteria used to define abnormality Evaluate the cultural issues involved in defining and diagnosing abnormality Exhibit an understanding of cultural issues involved in defining and diagnosing abnormality in Turkish culture Define the primary principles and problems in mental health research Distinguish between different methods of assessing and diagnosing abnormality Compare treatments for different mental disorders Differentiate between specific mental disorders
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Solid background in basic theories and approaches in psychology. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Skills to obtain and interpret new information in the light of acquired theoretical knowledge. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Skills to follow both national and international publications and developments in the discipline. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Basic applied skills and knowledge of the various disciplines of psychology that do not require specialization. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Awareness of the value of continuing educational practices such as in-service training, seminars, and conferences to keep career-relevant knowledge and skills up-to-date. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Skills to conduct research based on basic knowledge related to testing and measurement, research methods, and statistics. That is, skills related to forming research hypotheses, designing the research, collecting data, applying basic statistical analysis, and reporting. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Knowledge and skills about conducting research and practice by adhering to ethical guidelines. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Skills in oral and written communication both in Turkish and English. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Skills to work in teams that involve disciplinary and interdisciplinary projects. | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Critical thinking skills in following the psychological literature together with the psychology-related information appearing in popular media. | ✔ | |||
| 11 | Skills to generate practical and culture-sensitive solutions to problems. | ✔ | |||
| 12 | Awareness of societal, environmental, and economic factors in professional practice and research. | ✔ | |||
| 13 | Skills to lead and pioneer in the profession of psychology, either in academia or professional practice. | ✔ | |||
| 14 | Skills in independent and team work. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution