COURSE OUTLINE
1. GENERAL
SCHOOL SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT PSYCHOLOGY
LEVEL Undergraduate
COURSE CODE PSY-3602 SEMESTER 5th
COURSE TITLE ADULT PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
TEACHING ACTIVITIES WEEKLY HOURS ECTS
Lectures 3 5
COURSE TYPE Scientific Area (Compulsory)
PREREQUISITES PersonalityTheories PSY-1103
COURSES:
INSTRUCTION/EXAM Greek
LANGUAGE:
OFFERED TO ERASMUS YES (independent study of english literature and term
STUDENTS paper)
COURSE WEB PAGE [Link]
(URL)
2. LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning Outcomes
This course is an introduction to the field of adult psychopathology. It focuses on theoretical
models of abnormal behavior as they relate to the definition, etiology, and treatment of
mental disorders. Diagnostic classification, behavioral and biological features of severe
psychological disorders, and current etiological models are emphasized. Special reference is
made to the therapeutic approaches to the treatment of mental disorders, and issues
regarding the usefulness, limitations and consequences of the diagnosis as an institutional
practice are discussed. Furthermore, clinical material focusing on case formulation as a tool
for better understanding of psychopathology is given.
On completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate:
familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and
historical trends in psychopathology,
a critical appraisal of major classificatory systems,
a critical appraisal of predominant models of etiology and psychopathology and accurate
and clear documentation of assessment,
knowledge and theoretical understanding of effective, evaluated psychological
interventions for mental disorders,
familiarity with the concept of “empathy”.
General Competences
Search, analysis and synthesis of data and information, with the use of the necessary
technology
Respect for difference and multiculturalism
Showing social, professional and ethical responsibility and sensitivity to gender issues
Criticism and self-criticism
Production of free, creative and inductive thinking
3. COURSE CONTENT
1. Psychopathology: Introduction and Historical Overview
2. Current Paradigms in Psychopathology
3. Diagnosis and assessment based on DSM-5
4. Anxiety Disorders
5. Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders/Trauma and Stress Traumatic Disorders
6. Mood Disorders - Suicidality
7. Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Related Disorders
8. Personality Disorders
9. Somatic Related Disordes
[Link] Related and Addictive Disorders
[Link] Disorders
4. INSTRUCTIONAL AND LEARNING METHODS - EVALUATION
INSTRUCTION METHOD In class
INFORMATION AND Use of ICT in teaching
COMMUNICATION
Support for learning through the E-learn online platform
TECHNOLOGIES USED
TEACHING Semester Work
Activity ECTS credits
ORGANIZATION load
Lectures 39 1,56
Mid-term 32 1,28
examination
Independent 52 2,08
study for final
examination
Final 2 0,08
examination
Course Total 125 5
STUDENT EVALUATION
Evaluation is in Greek and in English for Erasmus students.
Ι. Final Examination (70%) includes:
- Multiple-choice
- Short answers
- Problem solving questions
ΙΙ. Mid-term examination (30%)
Evaluation criteria are accessible to students via the web-site
of course on the UoC e-learn platform.
5. BIBLIOGRAPHY
Bennett, P. (2010). Clinical Psychology and Psychopathology (Eds. A. Kalantzi-Azizi,
G. Eustathiou). Athens: Pedio.
Christopoulou, A. (2008). Introduction to Adult Learning. Athens: Topos Publications.
Hooley, J.M., Butcher, J.N., Nock, M.K., & Mineka, S.M. (2020). Psychopathology.
(Eds. M. Georgiadi, A. Kalaitzaki, V. Kanellopoulou, A. Koutra, & V. Siafaka). Athens:
Utopia.
Kring, Α.Μ., Davison, G.C., Neale, J.M., & Johnson, S.L. (2010). Abnormal Psychology
(Eds. E. Avdi, P. Roussi). Athens: Gutenberg.
Oulis, P. (2010). Manual of Clinical Psychopathology. Athens: Beta Medical
Publications.
Schacter, D.L., Gilbert, D.T., & Wegner, D.M. (2012). Psychology (Eds. S. Vosniadou).
Athens: Gutenberg.
Selected articles from scientific journals: Journal of Abnormal Psychology, Journal of
Consulting and Clinical Psychology, Clinical Psychology Review, Annual Review of
Clinical Psychology, Journal of Clinical Psychology, Psychological Μedicine, etc.
