Information Package

Program of Guidance and Psychological Counselling (Turkish)

PDR424

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOPATHOLOGY

Course Code
PDR424
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Analyzes risk and protective factors in development
  2. Discriminates between normal and problematic behaviors and mental disorders.
  3. Provides examples of factors influencing developmental psychopathology.
  4. Explains childhood and adolescent psychopathologies.
  5. Describes the diagnostic criteria and fundamental characteristics of child and adolescent psychopathologies.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionKey concepts of developmental psychology, research methods, overall framework, including developmental theories, information on developmental domains from childhood to adolescence, and developmental stages.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction
2nd Week Developmental Psychopathology
3rd Week Attachment and the Development of Psychopathology
4th Week Family and the Development of Psychopathology
5th Week Culture and Developmental Psychopathology
6th Week Peer Relationships and the Development of Psychopathology
7th Week Neuroscience and Psychopathology
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Childhood Behavioral Disorders
10th Week Childhood Behavioral Disorders
11th Week Mood Disorders
12th Week Oppositional Defiant Disorder
13th Week Externalizing Disorders
14th Week Risks and Protective Factors
15th Week General Evaluation
Recommended or Required ReadingArticles, Presentations, Videos, etc."
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 20
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 16 2 32
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 13 3 39
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 15 15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 10 10
Total Work Load120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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