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Week
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Topics
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Study Metarials
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1
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Course description: Explanation of scope and expectations; Clinical psychology: Definition and general overview
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R1 chapter 1, R2 chapter 1
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2
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Clinical psychologists in the different workplaces
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R1 chapter 1 & 19, R2 chapter 1
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3
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Personal, legal, educational and ethical requirements to become a clinical psychologist
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R1 chapter 2 & 4, R2 chapter 1
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4
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The origins of the clinical psychology discipline and some special cases that accelerated the development process of this area; main approaches in clinical psychology
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R1 chapter 2 & 11-12-13, R2 chapter 2
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5
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Clinical assessment: General framework and objectives
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R1 chapter 3 & 5-6, R2 chapter 3
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6
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Clinical assessment: Clinical judgment and decision making, some essential factors that determine assessment choices, transmission of assessment results, and ethical issues in assessment
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R1 chapter 4-5-6, R2 chapter 3
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7
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Clinical interview: Commonly used situations; ethical and cultural issues; structural components of the interview
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R1 chapter 6-7, R2 chapter 4
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8
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Clinical interview: Phases of the interview and some necessary clinician skills at this process; research on clinical interview
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R1 chapter 6-7, R2 chapter 4
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9
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Clinical observation: Main objectives and advantages; different approaches in observation-based assessment (Naturalistic observation method)
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R1 chapter 6 & 9, R2 chapter 4
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10
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Clinical observation: Different approaches in observation-based assessment (Controlled observation method); research on observational assessment
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R1 chapter 6 & 9, R2 chapter 4
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11
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Measurement tools and their use: Definition of the test as an assessment tool; different classification approaches; test development methods; standardization and interpretation of the scores in measurement and ethical standards
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R1 chapter 3 & 6-7-8, R2 chapter 5
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12
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Measurement tools and their use: Measurement tools commonly used by clinicians; current status and future of psychological testing
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R1 chapter 3 & 6-7-8, R2 chapter 5
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13
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Psychotherapy as a clinical intervention method: Definition, different psychotherapy approaches; important components of the psychotherapy process
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R1 chapter 10 & 13, R2 chapter 6
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14
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Psychotherapeutic intervention: Aims, ethical issues in practice and some special issues
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R1 chapter 4 & 10, R2 chapter 6
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Prerequisites
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Language of Instruction
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Turkish
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Responsible
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Asst. Prof. Ozan Kayar
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Instructors
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Assistants
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Resources
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R1. Linden, W., Hewitt, P. L. (2017). Klinik Psikoloji: Bir Modern Sağlık Uzmanlık Alanı. M. Şahin (Ed.). Ankara: Nobel Academic Publishing.
R2. Kramer, G. P., Bernstein, D.A., Phares, V. (2014). Klinik Psikolojiye Giriş. İ. Dağ (Ed.). İstanbul: Kolektif Publishing.
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Supplementary Book
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Goals
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The aim of the course is to introduce the students to the field of clinical psychology, the clinical assessment approaches and the practice of psychotherapy as a clinical intervention method.
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Content
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The content of this course includes topics such as the past, present and future of clinical psychology discipline, professional issues in clinical psychology, the basic features of clinical assessment and methods used in psychological assessment, definition and aims of psychotherapy as a clinical intervention method, essential components of the psychotherapy process and ethical issues related to psychotherapy practice.
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Program Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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1
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To have the current theoretical and practical knowledge specific to the field of psychology
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3
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2
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To gain the ability to access the scientific and contemporary knowledge specific to the area of psychology and evaluate the accuracy, validity and reliability of the information.
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1
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3
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To get the basic knowledge related to the rules of functioning of inter-communal and inter personal relations
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2
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4
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To have the ability to apply the information and analysis technologies / techniques in the applied areas of psychology (education , practice, research and methods ).
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5
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To act in accordance with the legislation, professional values, and ethics in the applied areas of psychology.
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5
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6
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To respect the human rights and dignity in the applied areas of psychology.
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5
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7
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To identify the problems within the field of psychology; solve those problems using the scientific approach of problem solving in combination with scientific knowledge and evidence and to interpret the results.
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8
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To work in collaboration with other disciplines and with subfields of psychology.
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3
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9
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To know the scientific writing format of the psychology and to apply this knowledge.
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10
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To take responsibility in the scientific research activities which contribute to the development of the field of psychology, and in the actions for the benefit of society.
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1
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11
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To adopt a lifelong learning approach for personal and professional development
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12
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To use critical thinking skills in personal and professional actions
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4
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13
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To use the interpersonal and intercultural communication skills effectively in professional actions.
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4
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14
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To use the visual, auditory and written recordings in order to reach the original source of information in the field of psychology.
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15
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To conduct research using the knowledge related to the field of psychology.
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1
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