PSK 303 - Psychopathology I

In this course introduces clinically important psychopathologic features, outcomes, course and treatment outcomes and clinical outcomes. Schizophrenia, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, stress and trauma related disorders, substance use disorders, sexual identity and sexual dysfunctions, eating disorders, neurocognitive disorders and childhood psychopathologies are introduced.

The students who have successfully completed this course will have information about the basic approaches and terminology used to explain clinically important psychopathologies. Can use basic knowledge and concepts about clinical evaluation, diagnosis and classification of psychopathologies. Can use the basic knowledge and concepts of different theoretical approaches to the causes of psychopathology. The students can recognize clinical psychopathologies at a basic level and have information about their treatment.

Durand, V. M., Barlow, D. H., & Hofmann, S. G. (2019). Essentials of Abnormal Psychology (8^th Ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning. Kitabın pdf si kampüs sistemi üzerinden paylaşılacaktır.

All the exams will be composed of both/either multiple choice questions.

Attendance and participation are mandatory in this class. If you miss a class due to a university organization or a professional vocation related organization etc. you have to show me or TA the evidence. If you are sick, you must show me or TA your medical report indicating your situation. It is your responsibility to catch up with the material you miss. I will not provide you additional opportunities.

Psychopathology is an important subject for your psychology major degree. Thus, it is important for me to make sure that you show necessary dedication for your professional development. Regrettably, it is not possible for me to know your intentions and investments to your own development in the field of psychology individually. That’s why I have to track your class participations, your attendance, and your interest through the questions you ask and comments you make.

Making long story short, if you miss more than 4 class that means a direct F (it is obligatory to attend %70 of the classes, not my decision, it is a rule).

Also DON’T ASK FOR THE SLİDES, I WON’T GIVE IT TO YOU. YOU SHOULD AT LEAST READ THE BOOK THAT I SEND TO YOU.