Introduction to psychopathology

Duration

15h Th

Number of credits

Lecturer

Jean-Marc Triffaux

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

After a review of the role of medical psychology in the field of medicine, the question of normal and pathological is discussed in comparison with the concepts of health and disease. Using the psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural models, the course introduces the main topics of psychopathology : anxiety, depression, personality disorders etc... Applications of medical psychology in the practice of doctor-patient relationship will integrate theory and practice.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

Normality and pathology. Psychopathology : definition, perspectives of care. Psychic reality. Anxiety and defenses. The structural model of personality. Psychodynamic approach to adult psychopathology. Clinical situation. Applications of medical psychology to medical practice.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Introduction à la psychologie médicale (Introduction to Medical Psychology)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Analysis of video cases

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)

face-to-face

Recommended or required readings

Introduction à la psychopathologie (Introduction to Psychopathology)

Assessment methods and criteria

Written exam Duration: +/- 90 minutes QCM with the possibility of QROC
Assessment criteria: Theoretical knowledge Ability to put information into perspective Applications to new cases or situations Ability to synthesize; Ability to present the answers with clarity 

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Presence in course hightly recommanded.

Contacts

Professor J-M TRIFFAUX - Chargé de cours Hôpital de jour Universitaire La Clé - 153 Boulevard de la constitution - 4020 LIEGE Tél : 04/342 65 96
jmtriffaux@ulg.ac.be Secretary: Madame I. CLOSE - Phone: 04/342 65 96

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