Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS Credits
1PSY 521Advanced Psychopathology3+0+038

Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Master's Degree
Department / Program MA Program in Clinical Psychology (Thesis) (%30 English)
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course Deepen students’ knowledge in clinical psychology are by using psychopathology (1.1) Evaluate disorders by consider social, cultural and ethical values. (3.2 & 3.3.2) Improve their knowledge about diagnoses and differential diagnoses. (1.1 & 3.1.1) By using the most up-to-date work DSM-5, develop students’ knowledge about each psychiatric disorders and their sub-disorders (1.1) and allow students to present their knowledge in verbally, orally and visually. (2.1 & 3.3.1) Using their theoretical and practical knowledge at the same time via case studies. (3.1.1 & 3.2 & 3.3.1)
Course Content In this module students will study specifically the history, classification, causes and treatment of psychological disorders. They will critically examine the dispositions and contributions of psychological, biological, and socio-cultural factors to the expression of psychopathology across the lifespan. The unit considers the historical context of psychopathology and of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) before considering in detail anxiety disorders, mood disorders, substance use disorders, schizophrenia and psychosis, eating disorders, sexual dysfunction and gender dysphoria, personality disorders and cognitive disorders. Ethical and legal issues relevant to the provision of mental health services within the Turkish health system will be covered.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Prof.Dr. Medaim Yanık
Name of Lecturers Prof.Dr. Medaim Yanık
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources 1. Barnhill J.W. (2014). DSM-5: Clinical cases. (n.d). Arlington: American Psychiatric Publishing.
2. Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders: DSM-5. (n.d). (2013). Washington : American Psychiatric Association.
3. First, M.B. (2014). DSM-5 Handbook of Differential Diagnosis. Washington: American Psychiatric Association.
4. Nussbaum, A. (2013). The Pocket Guide to the DSM-5 Diagnostic Exam. Washington: American Psychiatric Association.


Course Category
Field %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Attendance 1 % 10
Practice 3 % 10
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
6
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Veri yok

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Identify different diagnoses’ and describe each of them clearly (1, 2)
2 Indicate definitive diagnosis’s and formulate them. (2, 5)
3 Name psychopathological symptoms (1)
4 Categorize and reconstruct information about psychopathologies (4, 5)
5 Consider cultural values while interpret definitive diagnosis (6)
6 Scientifically analyze cases. (4)


Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction, historical process and paradigms First, M.B. (Page:1-17) Nussbaum, A.
2 Mental Status Examination and Anamnesis First, M.B. (Page:17-22) Nussbaum, A. (Page: 9-31)
3 Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders Barnhill J.W. (Page:19-40) DSM-5 (Page: 87-122)
4 Bipolar and Related Disorders, Depression Disorders Barnhill J.W. (Page:41-106) DSM-5 (Page: 123-188)
5 Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorder Barnhill J.W. (Page:107-140) DSM-5 (Page: 188-264)
6 Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders,  Dissociative Disorders Barnhill J.W. (Page:141-172) DSM-5 (Page:265-308)
7 Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders, Feeding and Eating Disorders Barnhill J.W. (Page:173-208) DSM-5 (Page: 309-354)
8 Elimination Disorders, Sleep-Wake Disorders Barnhill J.W. (Page:209-228) DSM-5 (Page: 355-360)
9 Midterm Exam
10 Sexual Dysfunction, Gender Dysphoria Paraphilic Disorders Barnhill J.W. (Page:229-242 & 329-345) DSM-5 (Page: 423-460 & 685-706).
11 Disruptive, Impulsive-Control and Conduct Disorders Barnhill J.W. (Page:243-250) DSM-5 (Page:461-480)
12 Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders, Neurocognitive Disorders, Medication-Induced Movement Disorders Barnhill J.W. (Page:251-296) DSM-5 (Page a:481-644 & 709-714)
13 Personality Disorders Barnhill J.W. (Page: 297-328) DSM-5 (Page:645-684)
14 Other Mental Disorders, Other Conditions That May Be a Focus of Clinical Attention DSM-5 (Page: 715-732)


Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6

Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant


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