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Study Course Description
Clinical Psychology
Course Code
VPUPK_043
Branch of Science
Clinical Psychology; Psychology
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Psychology
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Jeļena Koļesņikova
Structure Unit Manager
Kristīne Mārtinsone
Structural Unit
Department of Psychology
Contacts
Dzirciema Street 16, vppk@rsu.lv, +37167061587
About Study Course
Objective
To provide students with in-depth knowledge of basic concepts, theories, models and scope of professional activity of clinical psychology. Develop understanding of norm conditionality, development of mental health and disorders in a biopsychosocial perspective, as well as basic principles of clinical psychology research, evaluation and assistance methods. At the same time, promote the ability to critically analyse and interpret clinical cases.
Preliminary Knowledge
Personality psychology, Development psychology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students explain terminology of clinical psychology; describe the manifestations of mental disorders and their formation process in the context of the biopsychosocial model; define aspects of mental health; analyse the effects of stress on mental health; describe methods of clinical psychology research (evaluation) and assistance; describes the classification of modern personality disorders; explains the types and stages of crises.
Skills
1.Students use clinical psychology terminology correctly and analyse clinical cases in the context of a biopsychosocial model, identifying the manifestations, risks and protective factors of mental disorders. They differentiate between signs of mental health and psychopathology, analyze the effects of stress on mental health. Students describe and rightly choose methods of clinical psychology research and assistance, as well as navigate the classification of modern personality disorders. Equally, they recognise the stages of crises and trauma outbursts.
Competences
1.Students analyse clinical cases in a reasoned manner, identifying the client’s problems, difficulties and functional characteristics. They determine the relationship between symptoms, their possible causes and maintenance factors in a biopsychosocial view.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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Grade
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1.
Clinical case analysis |
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Preparing for the test |
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A written test of the theoretical material acquired during the course. |
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Study course assessment questionnaire |
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In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must complete the study course assessment questionnaire on the student Portal. |
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Clinical case analysis |
40.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Criteria: Theory integration and clinical reasoning -15% (precise use of theory, logically valid conclusions, professional terminology); Biopsychosocial analysis - 10% (balanced integration of biological, psychological and social factors) risk assessment - 10% (assessment of risk factors and protective factors) structure and academic presentation - 5% (Logical structure of work, clear reasoning, academic style) |
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Test |
60.00% from total grade
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10 points
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A written test of the theoretical material acquired during the course. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Course content and requirements. Concept of norm, its record and determination. The aims and tasks of the Clinical psychology.
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Course content and requirements. Concept of norm, its record and determination. The aims and tasks of the Clinical psychology.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Conceptual framework for mental health: biopsychosocial model. The notion of interference spectrum. Social diagnoses
construction. Brain plasticity and normal development.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Conceptual framework for mental health: biopsychosocial model. The notion of interference spectrum. Social diagnoses
construction. Brain plasticity and normal development.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Stress, vulnerability and psychological resilience.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Stress, vulnerability and psychological resilience.
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Auditorium
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2
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Understanding the crisis, its ways and stages. Crisis management and a normal course of crisis.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Understanding the crisis, its ways and stages. Crisis management and a normal course of crisis.
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Lecture
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Location
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Basic principles for the classification, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of childhood mental disorders.
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Lecture
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Basic principles for the classification, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of childhood mental disorders.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Modern classification of personality disorders
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Modern classification of personality disorders
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Clinical psychology research (evaluation) and assistance methods.
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Clinical psychology research (evaluation) and assistance methods.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Case analysis.
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Case analysis.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Course content and requirements. Concept of norm, its record and determination. The aims and tasks of the Clinical psychology.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Conceptual framework for mental health: biopsychosocial model. The notion of interference spectrum. Social diagnoses
construction. Brain plasticity and normal development.
|
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Conceptual framework for mental health: biopsychosocial model. The notion of interference spectrum. Social diagnoses
construction. Brain plasticity and normal development.
|
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Stress, vulnerability and psychological resilience.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Understanding the crisis, its ways and stages. Crisis management and a normal course of crisis.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Basic principles for the classification, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of childhood mental disorders.
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-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Modern classification of personality disorders
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Modern classification of personality disorders
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Clinical psychology research (evaluation) and assistance methods.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
18 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Chaudhury, S. (2024). A guide to clinical psychology: Therapies. Nova Medicine and Health.
2.
Chaudhury, S. (2023). A guide to clinical psychology: Psychopathology. Nova Medicine and Health.
3.
Hooley, J. M. (2021). Abnormal Psychology / Jill M. Hooley, Matthew K. Nock, James N. Butcher. (18th edition, global edition.).
Additional Reading
1.
American Psychiatric Association (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing.
2.
Boulbijs D. (1998). Drošais pamats. Rasa; ABC.
3.
Faugno, D. K., Shores, M., Sievers, V., Smock, B., & Speck, P. M. (2021). Domestic violence and nonfatal strangulation assessment - ebook: For health care providers and first responders. STM Learning, Incorporated.
4.
Hooley, J. M., Butcher, J. N., Matthew, K., N., & Mineka, S. (2017). Abnormal psychology and modern life (17th edition). London: Pearson Education Limited.
5.
Llewelyn, S. & Murphy, D. (2014). What Is Clinical Psychology? Vol. Fifth edition edited by Susan Llewelyn, David Murphy. OUP Oxford.
6.
Sommers-Flanagan, J. & Sommers-Flanagan, R. (2013). Clinical Interviewing. (5th edition). John & Sons.
Other Information Sources
1.
Annual Review of Clinical Psychology
2.
Clinical Psychologist
3.
Clinical Psychology Rewiev
4.
Journal of Abnormaly Psychology