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Program of Psychology (English)

PSY457

CHILDHOOD PSYCHOPATHOLOGY

Course Code
PSY457
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. Distinguish between normal and abnormal behavior during childhood.
  2. Monitor the historical development of the classification of childhood psychological disorders.
  3. Identify the contemporary perspectives of abnormal behavior's origins in childhood.
  4. Explain the clinical pictures, epidemiology and prognoses of common childhood psychopathologies.
  5. Evaluate the etiologies and appropriate treatment approaches of common childhood psychopathologies.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe main aim of this course is to inform students on etiology and treatment of psychopathologies that are frequently seen in childhood period. In addition, providing information on biological, psychological and sociocultural factors that affect childhood psychopathologies is another purpose of this course. The topics that will be covered through the course as follows: developmental systemic approach, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, conduct and oppositional defiant disorder, childhood mood disorders, childhood anxiety disorders, autism, childhood schizophrenia, intellectual difficulties, learning disability, eating disorders.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction: Classification and Assessment
2nd Week Mental Retardation
3rd Week Learning Disabilities
4th Week Autistic Disorder
5th Week Schizophrenia
6th Week Major Depression
7th Week Conduct Disorder
8th Week Mid-Term Exam
9th Week Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder
10th Week Anxiety Disorders
11th Week Eating Disorders
12th Week Elimination Disorders
13th Week Gender Identity Disorders
14th Week Tics Disorders
15th Week General review
Recommended or Required ReadingPrimary Textbook:
Parritz, H. R., & Troy, M. F. (2011). Disorders of childhood: Development and psychopathology. Canada: Wadsworth.

Suggested Textbook:
Orvaschel, H., Faust, J., & Hersen, M. (2001). Handbook of conceptualization and treatment of child psychopathology. Netherlands: Elsevier.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Project
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 2 40
Practice 5 10
Project 1 20
Total(%) 70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 30
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 2 1 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 2 15 30
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Project 1 10 10
Performance Practice 5 6 30
Total Work Load180
Total Work Load / 30 (h)6
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

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