COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Psychology

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR GÜLAY DIRIK

Offered to

Psychology

Course Objective

The course focuses on current issues and theories in the field of developmental psychopathology that constitute the multidisciplinary approach to the developmental psychology and behavioural genetics. It is aimed to provide the students with knowledge about the current studies and findings related to effectiveness and efficacy of psychotherapies.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Textbook(s):
1. Plomin, R., DeFries, J. C., Knopik, V. S., & Neiderhiser, J. (2013). Behavioral genetics. (6th ed.) New York: Worth Publishers.
2. Sameroff, A., Lewis, M., & Miller S. (Eds.) (2000), Handbook of Developmental Psychopathology (2nd Edition). New York: Springer.
Supplementary Book(s):
1. Cicchetti, D. (2016). Developmental psychopathology.
2. White, F., Hayes, B. K., & Livesey, D. (2013). Developmental Psychology: From Infancy to Adulthood, 3rd edition. Pearson Education Australia
3. Rutter, M. (2005). Genes and Behaviour. Oxford, Blackwell

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Answer-question
Discussion

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

LO 1-6: They will be evaluated by questions in the midterm and final examination

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

70% attendance to the courses is compulsory

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

gulay.dirik@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Salı 13:30 - 15:00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes