Information Package / Course Catalogue
PSYC 371 Behavioural Therapy
MEF University
Degree Programs
Psychology
General Information For Students
Diploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
Psychology
Bachelor Length of the Programme: 4 Number of Credits: 240 TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Econ., Admin. and Social Sciences
Course Code PSYC 371
Course Title in English Behavioural Therapy
Course Title in Turkish Davranış Terapisi
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Exercise,Lecture,Practical
Level of Course Intermediate
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 140 hours per semester
Number of Credits 6 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites PSYC 208 - Adult Psychopathology
Expected Prior Knowledge Adult psychopathology
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective To learn the primary and advanced implications of behaviourist methods; to be able to apply behaviour theory’s primary principles to the various concepts of psychopathologies.
Course Description This course is designed as a foundation course to learn the primary principles of behaviour theory and therapy. The main focus of the course is behavioural implications in therapy, throughout the course behavioural and supplementary cognitive techniques are going to be addressed and practiced.
Course Description in Turkish Bu ders davranışçı teori ve terapiyi öğrenmek için temel bir ders olarak tasarlanmıştır. Dersin ana amacı davranışçı terapinin genel çıkarımlarını yardımcı bilişsel teknikler vasıtası ile anlamak ve uygulamaya dökmektir.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) understand the primary principles of behaviourist view;
2) analyse the dysfunctional issues within the perspective of behaviour therapy;
3) apply the main principles of behaviour therapy to various situations;
4) design different methods or combinations of methods for different situations;
5) create set of strategies for daily life issues of the learner him/herself.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation.
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes.
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts.
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline.
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards.
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences.
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level).
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement.
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses.
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning.
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. H Exam,HW
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. N Exam
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. H Exam,HW
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. H Exam,HW
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. S HW
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. N
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. N
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). S HW
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. N
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. S Exam,HW
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. N
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. N
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. S HW
Prepared by and Date BURAK BARAN YAVUZ , March 2022
Course Coordinator SENA CÜRE ACER
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Introduction
2) Main Principles of Behaviourist View I
3) Main Principles of Behaviourist View II
4) Behavioural Formulation
5) Supplementary Cognitive Techniques I
6) Supplementary Cognitive Techniques II
7) Midterm Exam
8) Common Behavioural Techniques - Relaxation & Exposure
9) Common Behavioural Techniques – Relaxation & Exposure - Practice
10) Common Behavioural Techniques - Exposure
11) Common Behavioural Techniques – Exposure - Practice
12) Common Behavioural Techniques - Activation
13) Common Behavioural Techniques - Activation - Practice
14) Stress & Anger Management
15) Final Examination Period
16) Final Examination Period
Required/Recommended ReadingsSpiegler, M. D. & Guevremont, D. C. (2010). Contemporary Behavior Therapy, Fifth Edition. Wadsworth, Cengage Learning: Belmont. Farmer R. F., & Chapman A. L., (2016). Behavioral interventions in cognitive behavior therapy practical guidance for putting theory into action, Second Edition, American Psychological Association: Washington. Leahy R. L., (2017). Eliciting Thoughts. In Cognitive therapy techniques: a practitioner’s guide, second edition. The Guilford Press: New York. Davis, M., Eshelman, E. R. & McKay, M., (2008). Breathing and Progressive relaxation. In The relaxation & stress reduction workbook, sixth edition (pp. 27-46). New Harbinger Publications: Oakland, CA. Hopko D. R., Lejuezb C.W., Ruggieroc K. J. & Eifert G. H. (2003). Contemporary behavioral activation treatments for depression: Procedures, principles, and progress. Clinical Psychology Review, 23, 699-717. P. M. Lehrer, R. L. Woolfolk & W. S. Sime, (2007). Stress inoculation training: a preventative and treatment approach. In Principles and practice of stress management, third edition (pp. 497-516). Guilford Press: New York.
Teaching MethodsClasses will be a mixture of lecture, class discussion and case practices. I will provide relevant articles and elaborate the process with relevant activities such as in class therapy technique demonstrations and other types of practices. Students are expected to follow the course outline, read the assigned readings before coming to class and participate actively throughout the course in the discussion of varied topics and class discussions.
Homework and ProjectsThe students are asked to create a group of four and pick one fictional or real character. The students should present the history of the problem of the person, formulation and maintenance cycle of the problem, the techniques that can be used in treatment of the person’s problem and possible results and complications of the treatment. The report should not exceed 2000 words.
Laboratory Work
Computer Use
Other Activities
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Attendance 14 % 20
Homework Assignments 1 % 40
Midterm(s) 1 % 40
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration yavuzbu@mef.edu.tr

00905350189322. Students must provide a legitimate, acceptable and documented excuse for missing a scheduled exam. There will be a make-up exam if students miss the midterm. Make-up exams could be in a different format than midterm or final exam. Students are expected to treat university personnel and one another respectfully at all times; this includes showing respect for class content and for others’ opinions. The commitment of acts of cheating, lying, and deceit in any of their diverse forms such as plagiarism, and copying during examinations is dishonest and will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty and plagiarism: YÖK Disciplinary Regulation.

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours 14 2 3 3 112
Midterm(s) 1 10 2 12
Paper Submission 1 16 16
Total Workload 140
Total Workload/25 5.6
ECTS 6