Information Package / Course Catalogue
Behavioral Disorders II
Course Code: RPD352
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The course aims to provide the students with a general knowledge on causes, classification, diagnostic criteria of behavior disorders and DSM IV diagnostic criteria of behavior disorders to help them to understand definition and causes of behavior disorders according to different theories, classic classification and DSM IV diagnostic criteria; behavior disorders in adulthood according to DSM IV diagnostic criteria, intervention strategies and clinical observation.

Course Content

Causes, classification, diagnostic criteria of behavior disorders in childhood and adolescence and DSM IV diagnostic criteria of behavior disorders in childhood and adolescence, intervention strategies and clinical observation. Definition and causes of behavior disorders according to different theories, classic classification and DSM IV diagnostic criteria; behavior disorders in adulthood according to DSM IV diagnostic criteria, intervention strategies and clinical observation.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Mehtap KIZILKAYA
Learning Outcomes
1.To classify mental disorders.
2.To classify behavior disorders.
3.To learn causes of neuroses and psychoses
4.To learn types of neuroses and psychoses.
5.To learn symptoms of neuroses and psychoses.
6.To learn anxiety disorders.
7.To learn sexual identity disorders.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Davison, G.C. 2004; Anormal Psikolojisi (Çev.Ed. İ.Dağ). Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayınları, Ankara
2.Öztürk, O. 1994; Ruh Sağlığı ve Bozuklukları.HYB Yayıncılık,Ankara
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic Concepts of Adult Psychopathology.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Measurement Tools Used in The Diagnosis and Diagnosis of Disorders in Adults in the Context of Classification and Diagnosis Systems. Special Needs Individuals
Week 3 - Theoretical
Anxiety Disorders
Week 4 - Theoretical
Depression Disorders
Week 5 - Theoretical
Bipolar Disorders
Week 6 - Theoretical
Obsession and Disturbance
Week 7 - Theoretical
Difficulties Associated with Trauma and Trigger Factor
Week 8 - Theoretical
Disorders of Somatic Symptoms (Mid Term Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Sexual Dysfunctions
Week 10 - Theoretical
Substance-Related Disorders and Addiction Disorders
Week 11 - Theoretical
Neurocognitive Disorders
Week 12 - Theoretical
Dissolving Disorders / Other Disorders with Schizophrenia and Psychosis
Week 13 - Theoretical
Personality Disorders
Week 14 - Theoretical
Personality Disorders
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory130226
Midterm Examination110212
Final Examination110212
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
2
3
3
1
3
2
2
2
2
OÇ-2
5
2
3
3
1
3
2
2
2
2
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4
3
3
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1
3
2
2
2
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4
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1
3
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2
2
2
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4
3
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3
1
3
2
2
2
2
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5
2
3
3
1
4
3
3
3
3
OÇ-7
5
2
3
3
1
4
3
3
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026