Course: Selected Chapters of Abnormal Psychology

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Course title Selected Chapters of Abnormal Psychology
Course code KPS/YCAP
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course unspecified
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Hájek Radka, Mgr.
  • Balátová Kristýna, PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Kvintová Jana, PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Learning outcomes
Aims: After completing the course students will be able to: " Students will demonstrate a gross understanding of the major disorders under the categories outlined . " Students will be able to name and describe various methods of scientific inquiry utilized in assessing and diagnosing psychiatric disorders. " Students will be able to compare and contrast differing theoretical perspectives of selected categories. " Students will be able to communicate and present selected psychological concepts, principles, and theories. Purpose: The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to mental disorders. We will discuss diagnostic issues and methods used to study psychopathology. We will also examine a variety of mental disorders from several different theoretical and treatment perspectives. Focus will be on diagnosis, epidemiology, course of the disorder, etiology, and treatment issues A major goal of the course is to promote greater awareness and knowledge of psychopathology. Topics: Introduction Models of abnormality Anxiety disorders Mood disorders Eating disorders Schizophrenia Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Prerequisites
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Prezenční forma studia: docházka, tvorba ppt prezentace a ústní prezentace
Recommended literature
  • James N. Butcher, Jill M. Hooley, Susan M Mineka. Abnormal Psychology (16th Edition).
  • COMER, R. J. (2010). Abnormal Psychology (7th edition). New York: Worth Publishing.
  • Comer, R. J. (2004). Abnormal psychology. New York: Worth Publishers.
  • Oltmanns, T.E., Martin, M.T., Neale, J.M., and Davison, G.C, John Wiley & Sons. Case Studies in Abnormal Psychology 9th edition).


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