Information Package / Course Catalogue
Developmental Psychopathology
Course Code: CGB301
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

To teach the students to assess the behavior problems, diagnose developmental psychopathologies, clarify if the problem behaviors is a pathology or a developmental delay and have theoretical background for the causes of developmental psychopathology.

Course Content

Biological factors in developmental psychopathology, epigenetics, advanced effects of early deprivation, attachment and psychopathology, pervasive developmental disorders (autism, asperger, etc.), family and child psychopathology, peer influence in psychopathology, psychosocial adjustment and socio-demographic disadvantages, depression, Suicide, delinquency, abuse and abuse, adolescence perversion, protective factors and resilience, recognition of psychopathology.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Salim KAYA
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the basic concepts of developmental psychopathology and the environmental and biological factors that influence adjustment problems.
2.Analyzes the symptoms of mental health problems and behavioral disorders observed in infancy, childhood, and adolescence.
3.Evaluates the multifaceted effects of developmental risk factors on children’s psychosocial adjustment processes.
4.Interprets protective factors that support children in the face of mental health problems and the concept of psychological resilience.
5.Plans the processes of assessing children with adjustment problems, referring them to appropriate services, and providing guidance to families.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Butcher, J. N. (2004). Abnormal psychology. Allyn and Bacon, Boston, MA.
2.Alloy, L. B. (2005). Abnormal psychology: current perspectives. McGraw Hill, Boston.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction
Week 2 - Theoretical
Biological and epigenetic factors in the development of psychopathology
Week 3 - Theoretical
Attachment and Psychopathology
Week 4 - Theoretical
Anxiety disorders and Mood disorders
Week 5 - Theoretical
Behavior problems and antisocial behaviors
Week 6 - Theoretical
Behavior problems and antisocial behaviors
Week 7 - Theoretical
Family and peer influences in psychopathology
Week 8 - Theoretical
Enuresis & Encopresis (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Enuresis & Encopresis
Week 10 - Theoretical
Autism
Week 11 - Theoretical
Adolescent problems and perversion
Week 12 - Theoretical
Eating disorders
Week 13 - Theoretical
Sleep Disorders
Week 14 - Theoretical
Protective factors and resilience
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Midterm Examination1415
Final Examination1819
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)70
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
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4
4
4
4
5
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5
4
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4
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5
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5
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5
4
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4
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026