16 Questions
What is the course code for Clinical Psychology I?
PSY 303
What is the semester for Clinical Psychology I?
Second
What is the area of specialization of the lecturer, Johnson Tunde OYELEKE?
Clinical Psychology
What is the status of the Clinical Psychology I course?
Compulsory
What is the number of units for Clinical Psychology I?
3
What is the focus of the course, Clinical Psychology I?
Core principles of clinical psychology
What is one of the methodologies students will learn in Clinical Psychology I?
Research methods
What are students required to attend as part of the course, Clinical Psychology I?
Field visits
What percentage of marks is allocated to the examination in the assessment?
60%
What is the title of the topic covered in Week 4 of the lecture plan?
Identifying Psychological Problems and the Ethics of Psychologists
Which of the following is NOT a type of therapy?
Clinical Psychology
What is the title of the book written by Kramer, Bernstein, and Phares?
Introduction to Clinical Psychology
In which week of the lecture plan is 'Psychological Interventions' covered?
Week 9
What is the main focus of Week 1 of the lecture plan?
Clinical Psychology: An Introduction
How many marks are allocated to class attendance?
5 marks
Which of the following is a specialty in Clinical Psychology?
Child Psychology
Study Notes
Course Overview
- Course Code: PSY 303
- Course Title: Clinical Psychology I
- Number of Units: 3
- Status: Compulsory
- Semester: Second
- Session: 2022/2023
Lecturer Details
- Name: Johnson Tunde OYELEKE
- Qualification: B.Sc., M.Sc., PhD
- Phone No: 07033656765
- Area of Specialization: Clinical Psychology
Course Description
- Introduces students to core principles of clinical psychology
- Covers types of questions clinical psychologists ask, research methods, and scientist-practitioner role
- Examines ways clinical psychologists identify, assess, and prepare interventions for psychological disorders
- Explores current issues in clinical psychology, including psychoanalysis and local context in Nigeria
- Builds on basic foundational knowledge of psychology as a natural and social science
Course Objectives
- Gain facility with core principles of clinical psychology
- Describe manifestations of various psychological disorders and diagnostic features
- Describe methodologies used to investigate clinical psychology phenomena
- Analyze and evaluate theories and treatments for various psychological disorders
- Articulate current issues in clinical psychology and communicate effectively
Assessment
- Class Attendance: 5 Marks
- Test and Assignment: 35 Marks
- Examination: 60 Marks
Lecture Plan
- Week 1: Clinical Psychology: An Introduction
- Week 2: Historical Overview of Clinical Psychology
- Week 3: Research Methods in Clinical Psychology
- Week 4: Identifying Psychological Problems and the Ethics of Psychologists
- Week 5: Psychoanalysis
- Week 6: The Assessment Interview
- Week 7: Empirically Validated Assessment Methods
- Week 8: The Assessment of Intelligence
- Week 9: Psychological Interventions
- Week 10: Varied Forms of Therapy and Child Psychology
- Week 11: Specialties in Clinical Psychology (Part A)
- Week 12: Specialties in Clinical Psychology (Part B)
Reading Lists
- Kramer, G.P., Bernstein, D.A., & Phares, V. (2014). Introduction to Clinical Psychology (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
- Cheshire, K., & Pilgrim, D. (2004). A Short Introduction to Clinical Psychology. SAGE Publishing.
- Davey, G., Lake, N., & Whittington, A. (2015). Clinical Psychology (2nd Edition). Routledge.
Tutorial Questions
- Briefly discuss the principle of Clinical Psychology
- What is mood disorders? Distinguish between mood disorders and depressive disorders
- What kinds of research methods are utilized by Clinical Psychologists?
- Discuss psychological treatments clinical psychologists employed in psychological treatments
- What is the main point of the biological model of abnormality? Relate it to psychological treatments
- What is psychoanalysis? How is it carried out?
This course introduces students to clinical psychology, covering its principles, theories, and applications. Students will learn about the biological, psychological, and social factors influencing mental health. The course explores assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, as well as the role of clinical psychologists in mental health settings.
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