PSI304 Psychopathology 2

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 6. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS
PSYCHOLOGY PR.
Code PSI304
Name Psychopathology 2
Term 2025-2026 Academic Year
Semester 6. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label C Compulsory
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. Zeynep NAMLI
Course Instructor Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BATTAL GÖKTÜRK GÖK (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

The aim of this course is to classify and recognize certain mental disorders, and to understand their causes and treatments.

Course Content

Trauma and stressor-related disorders, dissociative disorders, somatic symptom disorders, eating disorders, substance use disorders, personality disorders, sexual disorders, sleep-wake disorders, disorders in childhood and adolescence, and disorders in older age and neurocognitive disorders constitute the content of the course.

Course Precondition

There are no prerequisites.

Resources

Comer, R. J., & Comer, J. S. (2019). Fundamentals of abnormal psychology (9th ed.). Worth Publishers.

Notes

Kring, A. M., Johnson, S. L., Davison, G. C., & Neale, J. M. (2012). Abnormal psychology (12th ed.). Wiley.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Compare the symptoms of some psychological disorders.
LO02 Classify some psychological disorders.
LO03 Discuss the etiology of some psychological disorders.
LO04 Discusses the treatment methods of some psychological disorders.
LO05 Compare the characteristics that distinguish psychological diseases from each other.
LO06 Compare the techniques used in the treatment of psychological disorders.
LO07 Conducts individual psychological evaluations.
LO08 Discuss the evaluation across diagnoses.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the approaches and concepts related to the theoretical and application areas of psychology. 4
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Comprehends other basic sciences (eg, sociology, biology, philosophy) related to psychology, and establishes a multidisciplinary perspective. 3
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the development of psychology from the historical perspective
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Applies the knowledge of psychology for the application areas
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Applies the methods and techniques of psychology by developing scientific understanding, critical thinking, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills.
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Studies human cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes with scientific methods. 4
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Conducts basic and applied psychology research
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Applies the methods and techniques of psychology in an interdisciplinary team. 4
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Uses knowledge of psychology to serve society and humanity on the basis of universal and national needs 3
PLO10 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Demonstrates a sense of responsibility as an individual and team member in solving problems related to the area. 3
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Demonstrates life-long learning and research awareness.
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Effectively shows his knowledge and skills among experts and non-specialists. 3
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Use information and communication technologies effectively.
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Shows awareness of events and developments on the agenda of the society and the world.
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility expressed in the Code of Ethics of The Turkish Psychological Association. 3


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Trauma-Related Disorders I Preliminary research, reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
2 Trauma-Related Disorders II Preliminary research, reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
3 Dissociative Disorders Preliminary research, reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
4 Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders Preliminary research, reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
5 Eating Disorders Preliminary research, reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
6 Substance Use Disorders Preliminary research, reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
7 Behavioral Addictions Preliminary research, reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
8 Mid-Term Exam An overview Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Personality Disorders I Preliminary research, reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
10 Personality Disorders II Preliminary research, reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
11 Sexual Disorders Preliminary research, reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
12 Sleep-Wake Disorders Preliminary research, reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
13 Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence Preliminary research, reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
14 Aging and Neurocognitive Disorders Preliminary research, reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
15 Legal and Ethical Issues Preliminary research, reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
16 Term Exams An overview Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams An overview Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Current term shares have not yet been determined. Shares of the previous term are shown.
Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Midterm Exam 100 40
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 100 40
1. Final Exam - 60
Grand Total - 100


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 157
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,28
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 19.01.2026 02:30