Information Package / Course Catalogue
| 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 443 | |||||
| Course Title in English | Readings and Research in Clinical Psychology III | |||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Klinik Psikolojide Okuma ve Araştırma III | |||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | |||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom | |||||
| Level of Course | Advanced | |||||
| Semester | Fall | |||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 188 hours per semester | |||||
| Number of Credits | 7.5 ECTS | |||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | |||||
| Pre-requisites |
PSYC 205 - Research Methods I |
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| Expected Prior Knowledge | Research methods in psychology | |||||
| Co-requisites | None | |||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | |||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To comprehend sufficient theoretical knowledge and practical skills to understand, critique and present empirical studies and articles in the domain of clinical psychology. | |||||
| Course Description | This course is an advanced course on readings and research in biopsychosocial model of psychopathology which systematically considers biological, psychological, and social risk factors and their complex interactions in understanding mental health and illnesses. The main goals of the course are to familiarise students with the theoretical background of the model and to qualify them with relevant skills and competencies which are necessary for developing a scientific paper independently. Students will develop a research plan, recruit participants, collect and analyse data in order to produce scientific results. Students will be able to communicate and discuss those findings both orally and in written form. | |||||
| Course Description in Turkish | Bu ders, psikopatolojilerin oluşumunda etkili olan biyopsikososyal risk faktörleri üzerinde okuma ve araştırma yapmayı amaçlayan ileri seviye bir son sınıf dersidir. Dersin temel amacı öğrencileri psikopatolojilerin oluşumunda etkili olan biyolojik, psikolojik ve sosyal risk faktörleri hakkındaki literatürle tanıştırmak ve bu konuda bağımsız araştırma yapabilmelerini sağlayacak yetkinlik ve beceriyi kazandırmaktır. Ders kapsamında öğrenciler bir araştırma geliştirecek, örneklem oluşturacak, data toplayacak ve bunları analiz ederek bilimsel sonuçlar elde edecektir. Öğrenciler elde ettikleri verileri sözlü ve yazılı olarak sunma, tartışma becerisini kazanacaktır. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) understand the biopsychosocial theory of psychopathology that explains various risk factors for mental illnesses; 2) evaluate scientific articles in relation to the research methods and theories employed; 3) conduct scientific research; 4) evaluate the findings of research through the means of SPSS; 5) write research findings up in an empirical format; 6) discuss and present psychological theories and research in the correct ethical format. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | HW,Presentation,Project |
| 2) | Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | H | HW,Presentation,Project |
| 3) | Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | H | HW,Participation,Project |
| 4) | Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | S | Project |
| 5) | Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | H | HW,Participation,Presentation,Project |
| 6) | Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | H | Project |
| 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. | H | HW |
| 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). | H | Participation,Presentation,Project |
| 9) | Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | H | Participation |
| 10) | Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | S | Participation |
| 11) | Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | H | HW,Project |
| 12) | Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | H | HW,Participation,Project |
| 13) | Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. | H | Select,Participation,Presentation,Project |
| Prepared by and Date | ALİYE CANAN TAŞLIOĞLU SAYINER , March 2022 |
| Course Coordinator | SENA CÜRE ACER |
| Semester | Fall |
| Name of Instructor |
Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Biopychosocial Risk Factors (BPSRs) for Mental Health- An Overview |
| 2) | Necessary terms and concepts in BPSRs research |
| 3) | Biological factors (Genetic inheritance) Physical health (Chronic illness, constant pain, disability etc.) |
| 4) | Interpersonal factors (Parent attachment, poor parental supervision, exclusion from peer groups etc.) |
| 5) | Socio-economic factors (Education, income etc.) Macro cultural factors (individualism- collectivism, religion, stigmatisation, impact of media etc.) |
| 6) | Personality traits |
| 7) | Midterm Week |
| 8) | Emotional deficits (Emotion regulation difficulties, vulnerability etc.) |
| 9) | Social skill deficits (Rejection Sensitivity etc.) |
| 10) | Cognitive skill deficits (Difficulties in ToM or in empathy etc.) |
| 11) | Cognitive distortions. Early maladaptive schemas. |
| 12) | Low life satisfaction and well-being Failure in self-actualization and individuation |
| 13) | Childhood Trauma Abuse Psychosocial Stress |
| 14) | Revision. |
| 15) | Final Examination Period |
| 16) | Final Examination Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Recommended Textbook: Rolf, J. E., Masten, A. S., Cicchetti, D., Nuechterlein, K. H., & Weintraub, S. (Eds.). (1990). Risk and protective factors in the development of psychopathology. Cambridge University Press. There will be a set of required empirical articles and book chapters which will be shared by the instructor. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | This course will be taught entirely in the flipped format. Students will be assigned reading materials every week. During class time, students’ grasp of basic concepts from these articles will be assessed and reinforced. Each week, a number of students will be responsible to hold a presentation on a given risk factor and lead a discussion. All students will be expected to prepare for class by spending sufficient time to master the preparatory materials. They will also be expected to contribute appropriately to class discussions and to assisting the learning of other students. Also, each week students will learn to advance their literature reviewing skills as well as coding and analysing in SPSS. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | HW 1: Students will conduct a literature review on etiology of a psychopathology they choose and write a 3-4 pages of review in APA format. HW 2: Students will develop reseach questions and hypothesis and write a research proposal which contains the literature review (HW1), the aim of the study, research plan (scales, sample etc.) and statistical tests to be used. HW 3: Students will review others’ proposal and give feedback and suggestions to improve the quality of the work. Presentation & Leading Discussion: Every week a group of students will be asked to hold a presentation on a specific risk factor for mental health and lead a discussion about how they can operationalize and study its predisposing effects in their own research projects. Empirical Paper: Students will be asked to collect data, code and analyse it on SPSS and write an empirical article based on these analyses in APA format. Poster Presentation: Students will prepare a scientific poster to present and discuss their findings. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | Students will use the lab SPSS facilities to enter and analyse the data they have collected as well as to do literature review for their empirical paper. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | Students will work with SPSS to enter and analyse the data they have collected as well as to do literature review for their empirical paper. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | Students will be asked to read each week’s articles prior to that week’s classroom session. Classroom discussions will be based on these readings. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Assessment Methods |
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| Course Administration |
sayinera@mef.edu.tr Throughout the semester, students are responsible for following announcements, working on the uploaded material and responding to the discussions on the blackboard on a weekly basis. Coming class prepared is compulsory to be able to follow the course and stay engaged within the class. Students can submit a paper assignment on a rescheduled date only if they submit an official health report to the faculty secretary’s office. Students are expected to come to class on time and be respectful of the teaching and learning environment at all times. Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated and is strictly penalized. Academic dishonesty includes any commitment of cheating, lying and deceit in any form such as plagiarism or cheating during exams. Students are strictly responsible for submitting their own work, not that of others or other agents. Full citation of others’ work is required. Academic dishonesty and plagiarism: YÖK Disciplinary Regulation. |
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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 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 112 | ||
| Presentations / Seminar | 2 | 8 | 2 | 20 | |||
| Homework Assignments | 3 | 9 | 3 | 36 | |||
| Paper Submission | 1 | 20 | 20 | ||||
| Total Workload | 188 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 7.5 | ||||||
| ECTS | 7.5 | ||||||