COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Addiction
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
PSY 490
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
4
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to investigate a broad range of addictions including substance (e. g. alcohol, opioids, stimulants, etc.) and non-substances related addictions (e. g. gambling, internet, technology addiction). For this purpose, different types of addictions, different types of drugs and their effects, etiology, and prevention will be discussed.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Explain different types of drugs and their effects on the central nervous system.
  • Critically evaluate substance related and non-substance related disorders.
  • Explain withdrawal, tolerance, and consequences of addictions.
  • Describe possible causes and risk factors for the development of addictions.
  • Describe cultural-social perspectives for addiction.
  • Discuss the studies to prevent addiction.
Course Description This course consists of topics on basic concepts of substance and non-substance-related addictions, different types of drug and their effects, risk factors, psychological and social factors and health consequences.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
X
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction Brooks, F., & McHenry, B. (2015). A contemporary approach to substance use disorder and addiction counseling. American Counseling Association. Wiley. Chapter 1, pp. 1-12
2 Diversity Issues in Substance Abuse Brooks, F., & McHenry, B. (2015). A contemporary approach to substance use disorder and addiction counseling. American Counseling Association. Wiley. Chapter 1, pp. 13-42
3 Types of Drugs and Their Effects Brooks, F., & McHenry, B. (2015). A contemporary approach to substance use disorder and addiction counseling. American Counseling Association. Wiley. Chapter 1, pp. 43-78
4 Assessment Brooks, F., & McHenry, B. (2015). A contemporary approach to substance use disorder and addiction counseling. American Counseling Association. Wiley. Chapter 4, pp. 79-114
5 Midterm I
6 Biopsychosocial Understanding of Addictions Brooks, F., & McHenry, B. (2015 A contemporary approach to substance use disorder and addiction counseling. American Counseling Association. Wiley. Chapter 5, pp.115-136
7 Biopsychosocial Understanding of Addictions Brooks, F., & McHenry, B. (2015 A contemporary approach to substance use disorder and addiction counseling. American Counseling Association. Wiley. Chapter 5, pp.115-136
8 Technology Addiction Montag, C., & Reuter, M. (2015). Internet addiction: Neuroscientific approaches and therapeutical interventions. Springer. Chapter 8; pp.131-143
9 Technology Addiction and Therapeutic Interventions Montag, C., & Reuter, M. (2015). Internet addiction: Neuroscientific approaches and therapeutical interventions. Springer. Chapter 12; pp.167-183
10 Midterm II
11 Gambling Disorder Heinz, A., Romanczuk-Seiferth, N., & Potenza, M.N., (2019). Gambling disorder. Springer. Chapter 2, pp. 15-29
12 The Epidemiology of Gambling Disorder Heinz, A., Romanczuk-Seiferth, N., & Potenza, M.N., (2019). Gambling disorder. Springer. Chapter 3, pp. 29-48
13 Psychological Interventions in Gambling Disorder Heinz, A., Romanczuk-Seiferth, N., & Potenza, M.N., (2019). Gambling disorder. Springer. Chapter 9, pp. 181-194
14 Preventions Heinz, A., Romanczuk-Seiferth, N., & Potenza, M.N., (2019). Gambling disorder. Springer. Chapter 14, pp. 297-312
15 Overview of the Semester
16 Final Exam
Course Notes/Textbooks
Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
10
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
2
40
Final Exam
1
50
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
3
50
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
50
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
14
2
28
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
4
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
2
10
Final Exams
1
20
    Total
120

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have knowledge of basic concepts, theories, approaches (behavioral, biological, cognitive, evolutionary, social, developmental, statistical, humanistic, psychodynamic, and socio-cultural), and current applications specific to the field of psychology by using current course materials and instruments.

X
2

To have basic knowledge and skills about the applications in the different subfields of psychology.

X
3

To have basic knowledge about the testing and measurement instruments used in different subfields of psychology and basic level skill that does not require expertise in carrying out applications in different subfields of psychology.

4

To make use of other disciplines that may contribute to psychology and have basic knowledge about the contribution of psychology to these disciplines.

X
5

To have cumulative knowledge about the position of psychology as a scientific discipline in Turkey, the conducted research, applications and problems encountered from past to present in the field of psychology.

6

To have the competence to conduct a research individually and/or as a team using the knowledge acquired in the field of psychology, interpret the findings obtained by using scientific problem solving and critical thinking approaches.

7

To have the ability to construct a research hypothesis, create a research design, collect data, analyze it, report it in a scientific writing format, and interpret it by using basic knowledge related to testing and measurement, research methods, and statistics acquired in the field of psychology.

8

To have the competence to share the theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the field of psychology with the experts and lay people by using the required information and communication technologies in scientific studies and events that benefit the society.

9

To have knowledge of the relevant professional and ethical values ​​in the domains of psychology and respect individual differences and human rights in research and practices related to psychology.

X
10

To constantly renew herself/himself professionally by following both national and international publications in the field of psychology, the developments in testing and measurement instruments and software programs used in the discipline.

11

To establish written and verbal communication with experts and lay people by using both Turkish and English.

12

To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to their field of expertise.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest