(in Polish) Behavioural Addictions 2500-EN-F-223
The course introduces students to the theoretical frameworks of
behavioural addictions, in particular: gambling, compulsive behaviours
(compulsive shopping, compulsive exercising, compulsive sex) and
Internet Addiction. Furthermore, the course will provide a broad
perspective of: diagnostic criteria in DSM IV and DSM V, as well as the
main difference between DSM and ICD classification. Students will
deepen their knowledge by searching for 2 articles in Journal of
Behavioural addictions and then presenting them in front of the class.
Further, students will search for a prevention program (eg. TV spot) and
discuss critically which strategies does it use and to which extend can it be
effective.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the classes students will:
1. Understand and will be able to discuss different aspects of
behavioural addictions, among others how behavioural addiction
differ and in which way are similar to substance addictions;
2. Explain and discuss different theories explaining addictions (e.g.
individual, social, environmental);
3. Be able to discuss the addictive features of various behaviours, in
particular those related to new media and technology;
4. Understand and be able to discuss which prevention strategies could
work based on the theoretical underpinnings;
Assessment criteria
The final assessment will be based on three components – presentation
of a chosen article, choice of a prevention program and its critical analysis
and a test. In order to pass the course students will have to accomplish at
least 51% of each type of activity.
presentation of a chosen article (25%) - in groups of max. 2 to choose an
articles from Journal of Behavioural Addictions and discuss it. This task
requires a meeting with the teacher in order to agree on the details of the
activity. The topics are noted as ‘presentation opportunity’. A max of two
groups per day. The presentation will be more interactive than a typical
article based presentation. Details will be discussed during classes.
The test and quizzes (25% quizzes 25% test) – quizzes (a set of 10-12
questions, max 1 open but short, the rest closed), the test ( mixed type of
questions: open questions and closed questions). There will be a short
quiz from each topic (after each topic). The purpose is to provide an
immediate feedback and to discuss arising issues. One quiz will not be
taken into consideration for the final evaluation (automatically the worst
one).
Homework/activity (25%) – searching for a prevention program (e.g. TV
spot etc), preparing a critical analysis at home and presenting the findings
during the class (short ppt presentation or otherwise). Requires meeting
with the teacher prior to the presentation.
Attendance rules
No more than 2 unexcused absences for this course are allowed. In case
of missing activities which are graded – additional work will be required.
An additional 2 absences are permitted only with a formal excuse. Missing
more than 4 classes results in not passing the course.
Additional information
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