Course Details Language of Instruction English Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree Department / Program PSYCHOLOGY Type of Program Formal Education Type of Course Unit Elective Course Delivery Method Face To Face Objectives of the Course The main objective is to introduce students to key current and historical issues in abnormal psychology. Specifically, the aims are that students should develop their understanding of psychological disorders, their causes, and current evidence-based interventions. The students will also develop core skills of written and oral communication, as well as process skills of teamwork, problem-solving, ethical sensitivity, and empathy. to raise awareness of how abnormal behaviours are classified and diagnosed Course Content This course provides students with knowledge of the current developments in the diagnosis, epidemiology, etiology, and evidence-based treatment of psychological disorders. Topics include definition of abnormal, historical perspectives in psychopathology, current paradigms, and a selection of common mental health issues such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, trauma related disorders, dissociative disorders, schizophrenia, substance use disorders, eating disorders, sexual disorders, later life and neurocognitive disorders, and personality disorders Course Methods and Techniques • Lectures on topics in abnormal psychology. • Class activities and discussions. • Recommended readings on topics relating to abnormal psychology. • Active learning activities • Assignments Prerequisites and co-requisities ( PSYC101 ) and ( PSYC102 ) and ( PSYC103 ) and ( PSYC104 ) Course Coordinator None Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Öznur Öncül Demir https://avesis.agu.edu.tr/researcher oznur.oncul@agu.edu.tr Assistants None Work Placement(s) No Recommended or Required Reading Resources Kring, A. M., & Johnson, S. L. (2019). Abnormal Psychology: The Science and Treatment of Psychological Disorders. (14th Ed.). Wiley & Sons Levy, K. N., Kelly, K. M. & Ray, W. J. (2017). Case Studies in Abnormal Psychology. Sage Publications Tuna, E. & Öncül-Demir, Ö. (2022). DSM-5’e Göre Anormal Psikoloji. Nobel Yayınları American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425596 Oltmanns, T. F. & Martin, M. T. (2019). Case Studies in Abnormal Psychology. (11th Ed.). Wiley Kring, A. M., & Johnson, S. L. (2019). Abnormal Psychology: The Science and Treatment of Psychological Disorders. (14th Ed.). Wiley & Sons Course Category Social Sciences %50 Health %50

 





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