Information Package / Course Catalogue
Learning Theories in Clinical Psychology
Course Code: KPJ527
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

Understanding theoretical background of psychotherapy based on the learning, in this context evaluation and anlysis of behavior; in consideration of this issues learn application of behavioral therapies.

Course Content

The explanation of psychopathology from the point of classical and operant conditioning and social learning, use of explanations in approaching psychological disorders, behavioral evaluation, therapy methods, ethical rules.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Understand importance of classical, operant ve social learning in psychopathology development
2.Knows role of classical, operant and social learning in psychological problem treatment
3.Make behavior evaluation and analysis
4.Knows and differenciate behavioral therapies
5.Make behavior evaluation, decide proper therapy type and can apply it.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Spiegler, M. D., & Guevremont, D. C. (2003). Contemporary behavior therapy (4th ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Wadsworth.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to course content and program
Week 2 - Theoretical
Basic principals of learning
Week 3 - Theoretical
What is behavioral therapy? History and Behavior Model and Contemporary
Week 4 - Theoretical
Process of behavioral therapy and evaluation
Week 5 - Theoretical
Stimulus control and behavior decrement
Week 6 - Theoretical
Token economy, model take and skill training
Week 7 - Theoretical
Short-term and long lasting- intense exposure
Week 8 - Theoretical
Cognitive behavoral treatments: Cognitive reconstruction and coping
Week 9 - Theoretical
Behavioral medicine and medical psychological disorders
Week 10 - Theoretical
Behavioral therapy
Week 11 - Theoretical
Behavioral therapy
Week 12 - Theoretical
Behavioral therapy
Week 13 - Theoretical
Behavioral therapy
Week 14 - Theoretical
Behavioral therapy
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%40
Verbal Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Assignment153035
Term Project153035
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)126
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-9
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OÇ-1
4
4
4
3
3
OÇ-2
4
2
3
4
3
2
3
OÇ-3
4
4
3
3
2
4
1
OÇ-4
4
2
4
3
2
4
OÇ-5
4
4
4
2
3
3
4
2
3
2
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026