Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences · Psychology (English) · Undergraduate
ECTS: 5 T+P+L: 3+0+0 Departmental Elective
Coordinator: Öğr. Gör. Ayşe Beyza BIÇAKCI
Course Objective
The purpose of this course is to enable students to acquire knowledge about addictive behavior and to learn about the different types of addiction—substance-related and behavioral (gambling, technology, etc.)—as well as their symptoms and effects, and methods of prevention and treatment.
Course Content
Substance dependence, behavioral addictions, risk factors, protective factors, and intervention strategies.
Required Resources
Uzbay İ.Tayfun. Madde Bağımlılığı: Tüm boyutlarıyla bağımlılık ve bağımlılık yapan maddeler. İstanbul Tıp Kitapevi, 2015
Diclemente Carlo C. Bağımlılık ve Değişim. Çeviri: Ildırım E, Uğur Kural H. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 2016.
Course Learning Outcomes
- The students define addiction.
- The students classify addictive substances.
- The students identify addictive substances and processes.
- The students can discuss the relationship between biological structures and human qualities.
- Reward, punishment, addiction, motivation, will be able to be described the processes of learning and memory neurochemical.
Core Area Distribution
(31) Social and Behavioural Science%100
Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussionPresentationGuided Practice
Assessment & Evaluation
Project / DesignTesting (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Midterm | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is addiction? How do we become addicted? | Course Description and Suggested Materials |
| 2 | Theories of Addiction | Review the presentation and online resources shared for the relevant week via the campus material-sharing system, obtain the lecture notes, and study the relevant sections of the recommended course materials |
| 3 | Alcohol Addiction | Review the presentation and online resources shared for the relevant week via the campus material-sharing system, obtain the lecture notes, and study the relevant sections of the recommended course materials |
| 4 | Substance Abuse/ Addiction | Review the presentation and online resources shared for the relevant week via the campus material-sharing system, obtain the lecture notes, and study the relevant sections of the recommended course materials |
| 5 | Behavioral Addictions | Review the presentation and online resources shared for the relevant week via the campus material-sharing system, obtain the lecture notes, and study the relevant sections of the recommended course materials |
| 6 | Internet and Technology Addiction | Review the presentation and online resources shared for the relevant week via the campus material-sharing system, obtain the lecture notes, and study the relevant sections of the recommended course materials |
| 7 | Gambling Addiction | Review the presentation and online resources shared for the relevant week via the campus material-sharing system, obtain the lecture notes, and study the relevant sections of the recommended course materials |
| 8 | MIDTERM | MIDTERM |
| 9 | A Diagnostic Approach to Addiction | Review the presentation and online resources shared for the relevant week via the campus material-sharing system, obtain the lecture notes, and study the relevant sections of the recommended course materials |
| 10 | Addiction and Family | Review the presentation and online resources shared for the relevant week via the campus material-sharing system, obtain the lecture notes, and study the relevant sections of the recommended course materials |
| 11 | Addiction Prevention Initiatives | Review the presentation and online resources shared for the relevant week via the campus material-sharing system, obtain the lecture notes, and study the relevant sections of the recommended course materials |
| 12 | Treatment and Therapy Programs for Addiction | Review the presentation and online resources shared for the relevant week via the campus material-sharing system, obtain the lecture notes, and study the relevant sections of the recommended course materials |
| 13 | Case Studies | Review the presentation and online resources shared for the relevant week via the campus material-sharing system, obtain the lecture notes, and study the relevant sections of the recommended course materials |
| 14 | Review and Discussion | Review the presentation and online resources shared for the relevant week via the campus material-sharing system, obtain the lecture notes, and study the relevant sections of the recommended course materials |