Information Package / Course Catalogue
Behavioral Disorders I
Course Code: RPD361
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: 3
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
Definition of behavioral disorders, causes and paradigms
Week 2 - Theoretical
The classification of behavior disorders
Week 3 - Theoretical
Anxiety disorders
Week 4 - Theoretical
Somatoform and dissociative disorders
Week 5 - Theoretical
Eating disorders
Week 6 - Theoretical
Psycho physiological disorders
Week 7 - Theoretical
Mood disorders
Week 8 - Theoretical
Psychotherapeutic approaches (Mid-Term Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Personality disorders
Week 10 - Theoretical
Personality disorders
Week 11 - Theoretical
Schizophrenia
Week 12 - Theoretical
Alcohol, substance abuse
Week 13 - Theoretical
Gender identity disorders
Week 14 - Theoretical
Childhood disorders
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Assignment140228
Midterm Examination1314
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)80
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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5
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4
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4
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5
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5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026