At the end of this course, the students; 1) Analyze risk and protective factors in development. 2) Compares the results of the normal process of development in infancy, childhood and adolescence with the norms. 3) Evaluates the effects of childhood and adolescence disorders on adult life. 4) Distinguish the effective factors in developmental psychopathology. 5) Define genetic and environmental factors in terms of developmental psychopathology.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
The purpose of this course is to review the development of psychological disorders with a life course perspective. Students who take this course are expected to acquire knowledge on developmental factors that affect emerging of psychopathologies. The topics that will be covered through the course as follows: Developmental psychopathology approach in analysis of behavior, genetic and environmental influences on behavior, risk factors for psychopathology, emotional regulation, impulsivity, brain injury, development of antisocial personality, Conduct and Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction
2nd Week
Biological Effects to the Development of Psychopathology
3rd Week
The Effects of Early Deprivation in Development
4th Week
Attachment and Psychopathology
5th Week
Early Deviations in Curiosity and Task Orientation
6th Week
The Pervasive Developmental Disorders
7th Week
Parenting and Child Psychopathology
8th Week
Mid-Term Exam
9th Week
Deviant Peer Influences
10th Week
Socio-Demographic Disadvantages and Psychosocial Adjustment
11th Week
Depression, Suicide and The Consequences of Loss
12th Week
Psychological Deviance in Adolescence
13th Week
The Developmental Approach to Adult Psychopathology
14th Week
General Evaluation
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Cicchetti, D., & Cohen, D. J. (2006). Developmental psychopathology. Volume one: Theory and method (2nd ed.). New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons.
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 WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
2
1
2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
14
3
42
Preparation for Final exam
1
20
20
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
15
15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
1
1
Homework
Project
1
25
25
Performance Practice
5
5
25
Total Workload
172
Total Workload / 30
5,73
ECTS Credits of the Course
6
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
