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PSK 524 - Advanced Psychopathology II

Graduate Education Institute · Clinical Psychology · Master

ECTS: 7.5 T+P+L: 3+0+0 Compulsory
Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Ahmet ÖZTÜRK

Course Objective

The aim of the course is to enable students to understand the state of the world standards regarding assessment and diagnosis, to use this information both in research and clinical practices in different disciplines, and to have the knowledge and command of the current literature to carry out studies in this field.

Course Content

In this course, within the framework of the DSM Diagnostic Guide, Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders, Dissociative Disorders, Somatic Symptom Disorders and Related Disorders, Nutrition and Eating Disorders, Sleep-Wake Disorders, Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilia and Sexual Identity Disorders, Disruptive Control Disorders and Dysfunction, Substance-Related Disorders and Addictive Disorders and Personality Disorders will be covered.

Required Resources

Morrison, J. (1995). DSM-IV made easy. New York: Guilford.

Core Area Distribution

(31) Social and Behavioural Science%100

Teaching Methods

ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussion

Assessment & Evaluation

Testing (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)

ECTS / Workload

ActivityQuantityDuration (h)Total Workload
Course Duration (Including Exam Week)16348
Out of Class Study Period1351135
Midterm111
Quiz000
Assignment000
Practice000
Final111

Course Schedule

WeekSubjectPreparation
1Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders
2Dissociative Disorders
3Somatic Symptom Disorders and Associated Disorders
4Nutrition and Eating Disorders
5Sleep-Wake Disorders
6Sexual Dysfunctions
7Paraphilia Disorders and Gender Identity Disorders
8Midterm Week
9Disruptive Disorders, Impulse Control and Conduct Disorders
10Substance-Related Disorders and Addictive Disorders
11Substance-Related Disorders and Addictive Disorders
12Personality Disorders
13Personality Disorders
14Personality Disorders
15Personality Disorders
16Final Exam