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Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

PSK5017

Course Name:

Abnormal Behavioral Psychology

Semester:

Spring
Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. EZGİ ILDIRIM

Course Lecturer(s):

Asst. Prof. Ezgi Ildırım

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The main purpose of the Psychology of Abnormal Behavior course is to provide students with in-depth knowledge of understanding the psychological, biological and social roots of abnormal behavior and the diagnosis, classification and treatment of these behaviors. Within the scope of the course, while various mental disorders are examined in detail, it is also aimed to evaluate the effects of these disorders on the quality of life of individuals and their interactions with society.

Course Content:

Content of the course; Definition and history of abnormal behavior, line between normal and abnormal behavior, classification and evaluation of psychological disorders and various psychopathologies.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To have knowledge on the definition and history of abnormal behavior.
2) Learn common classifications of mental disorders.
3) Understanding the biological, social and psychological basis of psychological disorders.
4) To be able to evaluate different psychopathologies with diagnosis and treatment methods.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction	Kring, A. M., & Johnson, S. L. (Eds.). (Yıl). Anormal Psikolojisi - Abnormal Psychology. (M. Şahin, Ed.). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
2)	Theoretical Approaches of Abnormal Psychology	Kring, A. M., & Johnson, S. L. (Eds.). (Yıl). Anormal Psikolojisi - Abnormal Psychology. (M. Şahin, Ed.). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
3)	Research methods	Kring, A. M., & Johnson, S. L. (Eds.). (Yıl). Anormal Psikolojisi - Abnormal Psychology. (M. Şahin, Ed.). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
4)	Anxiety Disorders	Kring, A. M., & Johnson, S. L. (Eds.). (Yıl). Anormal Psikolojisi - Abnormal Psychology. (M. Şahin, Ed.). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
5)	Mood Disorders	Kring, A. M., & Johnson, S. L. (Eds.). (Yıl). Anormal Psikolojisi - Abnormal Psychology. (M. Şahin, Ed.). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
6)	Eating Disorders and Related Disorders	Kring, A. M., & Johnson, S. L. (Eds.). (Yıl). Anormal Psikolojisi - Abnormal Psychology. (M. Şahin, Ed.). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
7)	Psychotic Disorders	Kring, A. M., & Johnson, S. L. (Eds.). (Yıl). Anormal Psikolojisi - Abnormal Psychology. (M. Şahin, Ed.). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
8)	Midterm Exam	Kring, A. M., & Johnson, S. L. (Eds.). (Yıl). Anormal Psikolojisi - Abnormal Psychology. (M. Şahin, Ed.). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
9)	Personality Disorders	Kring, A. M., & Johnson, S. L. (Eds.). (Yıl). Anormal Psikolojisi - Abnormal Psychology. (M. Şahin, Ed.). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
10)	Substance Use and Addiction	Kring, A. M., & Johnson, S. L. (Eds.). (Yıl). Anormal Psikolojisi - Abnormal Psychology. (M. Şahin, Ed.). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
11)	Child and Adolescent Psychopathology	Kring, A. M., & Johnson, S. L. (Eds.). (Yıl). Anormal Psikolojisi - Abnormal Psychology. (M. Şahin, Ed.). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
12)	Neuropsychological Disorders	Kring, A. M., & Johnson, S. L. (Eds.). (Yıl). Anormal Psikolojisi - Abnormal Psychology. (M. Şahin, Ed.). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
13)	Treatment Methods	Kring, A. M., & Johnson, S. L. (Eds.). (Yıl). Anormal Psikolojisi - Abnormal Psychology. (M. Şahin, Ed.). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
14)	Case Studies and Lesson Review	Kring, A. M., & Johnson, S. L. (Eds.). (Yıl). Anormal Psikolojisi - Abnormal Psychology. (M. Şahin, Ed.). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
15)	Final Exam	Kring, A. M., & Johnson, S. L. (Eds.). (Yıl). Anormal Psikolojisi - Abnormal Psychology. (M. Şahin, Ed.). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Kring, A. M., Johnson, S. L., Davison, G., & Neale, J. (2015). Anormal psikoloji. Muzaffer Şahin (Çev. Ed.), Ankara: Nobel.
References:	Hansell, J., & Damour, L. (2008). Abnormal psychology. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Ability to develop and deepen their knowledge at the level of expertise in the same or a different field, based on undergraduate qualifications.	2	2	3	1
2) To understand the interdisciplinary interaction that clinical psychology is related to.	2	1	3	2
3) Ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge at the level of expertise gained in the field.	1	2	2	1
4) Ability to interpret and create new information by integrating the information acquired in the field with information from different disciplines,	3	2	1	3
5) Ability to solve problems encountered in the field using research methods	3	3	3	1
6) To be able to systematically convey the current developments in the field and one's own studies to groups in the field and outside the field, in writing, verbally and visually, by supporting quantitative and qualitative data.	1	1	2	3
7) Ability to critically examine social relationships and the norms that guide these relationships, develop them, and take action to change them when necessary.	2	3	1	1
8) Ability to communicate verbally and in writing using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.	2	1	2	2
9) To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at the level of expertise in the field and to direct his/her learning.	1	3	2	1
10) Ability to supervise and teach social, scientific, cultural and ethical values during the collection, interpretation, application and announcement of data related to the field.	1	2	1	3
11) Ability to develop strategies, policies and implementation plans on issues related to the field and evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes.	1	2	2	2
12) Ability to use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills they have absorbed in their field in interdisciplinary studies.	1	3	1	1
13) Ability to independently carry out a study that requires expertise in the field.	3	2	2	1
14) Ability to develop new strategic approaches to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in applications related to the field and to produce solutions by taking responsibility.	2	3	2	2
15) Ability to provide leadership in environments that require solving problems related to the field.	2	1	3	2

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Ability to develop and deepen their knowledge at the level of expertise in the same or a different field, based on undergraduate qualifications.	2
2)	To understand the interdisciplinary interaction that clinical psychology is related to.	1
3)	Ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge at the level of expertise gained in the field.	3
4)	Ability to interpret and create new information by integrating the information acquired in the field with information from different disciplines,	1
5)	Ability to solve problems encountered in the field using research methods	2
6)	To be able to systematically convey the current developments in the field and one's own studies to groups in the field and outside the field, in writing, verbally and visually, by supporting quantitative and qualitative data.	1
7)	Ability to critically examine social relationships and the norms that guide these relationships, develop them, and take action to change them when necessary.	2
8)	Ability to communicate verbally and in writing using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.	2
9)	To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at the level of expertise in the field and to direct his/her learning.	3
10)	Ability to supervise and teach social, scientific, cultural and ethical values during the collection, interpretation, application and announcement of data related to the field.	2
11)	Ability to develop strategies, policies and implementation plans on issues related to the field and evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes.	2
12)	Ability to use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills they have absorbed in their field in interdisciplinary studies.	1
13)	Ability to independently carry out a study that requires expertise in the field.	3
14)	Ability to develop new strategic approaches to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in applications related to the field and to produce solutions by taking responsibility.	2
15)	Ability to provide leadership in environments that require solving problems related to the field.	1

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Midterms	1	60
Final	1	90
Total Workload		192