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Program of Psychology (English)

PSY450

INTRODUCTION TO COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL THERAPIES

Course Code
PSY450
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
6
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Describe the historical development of Cognitive Behavioral Therapies.
  2. Identify and explain the core principles of CBT and evaluate the empirical evidence regarding the effectiveness of CBT across different psychological disorders.
  3. Define and analyze key cognitive structures and discuss their role in the maintenance of psychopathology.
  4. Apply case formulation models used in CBT to understand client problems and demonstrate knowledge of major CBT techniques and interventions, explaining their theoretical basis and practical application.
  5. Critically assess CBT applications for specific psychopathologies such as depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, and eating disorders.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course aims to familiarize students with the historical background, features and basic elements of cognitive behavioral therapies. This course intended to explain the basic structure, interventions and techniques used in therapy. Also, showing students certain theoretical knowledge about skill training that could be applicable in practice.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction
2nd Week History of Cognitive Behavioral Therapies
3rd Week Principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapies
4th Week Cognitive Structures in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy I
5th Week Cognitive Structures in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy II
6th Week Case Formulation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
7th Week Techniques and Interventions in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy I
8th Week Mid-Term Exam
9th Week Techniques and Interventions in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy II
10th Week Techniques and Interventions in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy III
11th Week Cognitive Behavioral Therapies in Specific Psychopathologies I
12th Week Cognitive Behavioral Therapies in Specific Psychopathologies II
13th Week Presentations
14th Week Presentations
15th Week General Evaluation
Recommended or Required ReadingBeck, J. S. (2011). Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Basics and Beyond (2nd Ed). NY: Guilford Publications
Clark, D. A., & Beck, A. T. (2011). Cognitive therapy of anxiety disorders: Science and practice. Guilford Press.
Beck, J. S. (2014). Bilişsel davranışçı terapi: Temelleri ve ötesi. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Dobson, K. S., & Dozois, D. J. (Eds.). (2021). Handbook of cognitive-behavioral therapies. Guilford Publications.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Other
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Other 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 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 6 84
Preparation for Final exam 1 30 30
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load181
Total Work Load / 30 (h)6.03
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

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