Psychopathology Field of study: Psychology
Programme code: W3-SMPS19.2025

Module name: Psychopathology
Module code: W3-PS-PSPAT
Programme code: W3-SMPS19.2025
Semester: summer semester 2027/2028
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 5
Purpose and description of the content of education:
Moduł ma na celu rozwój wiedzy z zakresu objawów klinicznych oraz postaci zaburzeń psychicznych i zaburzeń zachowania, ich różnicowania z uwzględnieniem międzynarodowych klasyfikacji zaburzeń. Przedstawione zostaną koncepcje patomechanizmów zaburzeń, zasady postępowania diagnostycznego, a także propozycje podstawowych form leczenia.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Jest gotów do uznawania znaczenia i wykorzystywania wiedzy naukowej w procesie diagnozy i opisu zaburzeń psychicznych oraz do współpracy i zasięgania opinii innych specjalistów w praktycznej lub naukowej działalności psychologicznej [PS_K_2_9]
 PS_K_2 [3/5]
W oparciu o posiadaną wiedzę, dokonując analizy i syntezy informacji, potrafi rozpoznać obraz i przebieg oraz wskazać etiologię wybranych problemów i zaburzeń psychicznych człowieka dorosłego [PS_U_3_5]
 PS_U_3 [3/5]
Potrafi wykorzystywać posiadaną wiedzę w procesie selekcji teorii psychologicznych, analizy i syntezy informacji, formowania tez wyjaśniających lub przewidujących zachowanie, a także formułowaniu propozycji działań wspierających rozwiązywanie problemów związanych z zaburzeniami psychicznymi [PS_U_3_9]
 PS_U_3 [3/5]
Zna i rozumie w pogłębionym stopniu główne klasyfikacje zaburzeń, istotę, etiologię i objawy zaburzeń psychicznych i zaburzeń zachowania [PS_W_6_3]
 PS_W_6 [3/5]
W pogłębionym stopniu zna i rozumie fundamentalne dylematy psychologii związane z posługiwaniem się pojęciami normy i patologii, funkcjonalności i dysfunkcjonalności, zdrowia i zaburzenia [PS_W_8_1]
 PS_W_8 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		exam PS_K_2_9 PS_W_6_3 PS_W_8_1
practical classes [2] 30 Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Activating method – peer learning [b08] 
Working with a programmed textbook [d02] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work PS_U_3_5 PS_U_3_9
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Development of a corrective action plan as well as supplementary/corrective tasks [d02] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reviewing and selecting tasks and activities enabling the elimination of errors indicated by the academic teacher, their verification or correction resulting in completing the task with at least the minimum passing grade
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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