Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioural Models of Mental Disorders 2500-EN-S-94
The purpose of the course is to present knowledge about understanding
adult psychopathology from two main perspectives: psychodynamic and
cognitive-behavioral. We will explore how these theoretical approaches
explain the process of impaired development, and, as a result –
impairments in the functioning in adulthood. The question “what is
common and what is different in the way both approaches understand
particular disorders?” will arise. We will discuss unconscious and
emotional or cognitive and behavioral mechanisms underlying chosen
mental disorders. Recommendations, different methods of treatment
and effectiveness research will also be discussed. Numerous case studies
and clinical material will be presented and analysed.
Type of course
Learning outcomes
The course will deepen students` knowledge about psychodynamic and
cognitive-behavioral understanding of particular mental disorders. After
the course students will be able to use psychodynamic and cognitivebehavioral
ideas to interpret patient`s psychopathology mechanisms and
to formulate treatment`s recommendations.
Assessment criteria
1) 50% - 2 tests in the course of the seminar (20 min, on 7th
and 13th class)
2) 50% - case study presentation – during the course
students in the groups of 3 or 4 prepare case study of the
patient with chosen disorder according to one of the
approaches and present it shortly (20min.) in the class
Criteria:
Points Grade
92% - 100% 5
84% - 91% 4,5
76% - 83% 4
68% - 75% 3,5
60% - 67% 3
0-59% 2
Two absences are allowed during the course. In case of three or four
absences providing additional task will be required. More than four
absences, regardless of reasons, will result in failing the course.
Additional information
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