COMMUNICATION IN PSYCHOLOGY

Course Description

In this course, students will learn about the impact and the importance of communication within the field of clinical psychology. The course aims to underlie the principles of human communication within the theoretical framework of psychotherapy, observation and interview techniques and clinical psychology. Students will learn about how research on clinical interview is conducted and will further obtain knowledge about communication skills, and communication as an effective tool within therapeutic setting. Different communication problems will be examined, clinical diagnosis, and related interventions will also be studied. The goal of this class is to provide students with a broad overview of how humans communicate interpersonally, as well as in groups. Moreover, the way communication affects behavior will be studied via using videos and effective techniques such as role playing.

COMMUNICATION IN PSYCHOLOGY

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Course outcomes

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Gürüz, D., ve Temel Eğinli, A. (2013). İletişim Becerileri. Nobel Yayınları

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Define the key concepts associated with communication SOLO 2
2. L02 Explain how the process of communication works SOLO 4
3. L03 Classify the different types of communication styles SOLO 3
4. L04 Compare different communication styles within the psychological framwork SOLO 4
5. L05 Observe the dynamics involved in communication skills associated within the psychologist-client relationship. SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. P01 to compare and criticize contemporary psychotherapy approaches
2. P02 to make specific psychotherapy techniques under supervision
3. P03 to pull together interdisciplinary and intradisciplinary studies
4. P04 to follow national and international publications and to participate scientific meetings for be informed about innovations and developments
5. P05 to conduct informing activities about Community Mental Health
6. P06 to practice all the time within the frame of profession and ethical principles of clinical psychology
7. P07 to examine psychological researches with critical point of view
8. P08 to conduct scientific research with combining clinical applications to analyze and interpret research results
9. P09 to analyze and interpret research results
10. P10 to identify, to diagnose and analyze and explain the lifelong psychological disorders
11. P11 to assess and diagnose individual basically
12. P12 to know and apply basic psychological help and intervention

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