Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Introduction to Psychopathology
Other languages of instruction: Catalan, English
Teaching staff
Introduction
Psychopathology is the basic science that nourishes psychology and psychiatry. Its purpose is to describe and comprehensively explain the pathological behavior evidenced in those individuals affected by a psychic disorder. This subject will focus on studying, analyzing, and recognizing observable signs and symptoms in the various psychological processes. Its objective is to acquire the basic knowledge that allows one to raise, understand, qualify and clarify the phenomena observed during the clinical interview and the exploration of the human psyche, as well as the acquisition of a technical language of the profession, objective and precise, that allow effective professional communication.
Pre-course requirements
There are no prerequisites.
Objectives
- Deep dive into the concept of psychological normality vs. abnormality.
- Learn the main theoretical models of psychopathology.
- Learn the different psychopathological alterations.
- Identify the semiology of the main psychological functions.
- Acquire the terminology related to the psychopathological processes studied.
- Learn about the process of psychopathological evaluation.
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
- CB02 - Students must know how to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and have competences that are usually demonstrated through the creation and defence of arguments and the solving of problems within their field of study.
- CB04 - Students must be able to convey information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialised and non-specialised audiences.
- CE14 - The ability to recognise the basis of normal and altered human behaviour.
- CE16 - The ability to communicate evaluations in a critical, well-founded manner, respecting the ethical commitment involved in disseminating psychological knowledge.
- CG06 - Flexibility, respect and discretion in the use of data corresponding to people, groups and organisations.
- CG08 - The capacity to interpret the content and scope of the information received or requested, orally or in writing, and process it appropriately according to the nature of the matter at hand.
- CT03 - The capacity for analysis and synthesis.
- CT04 - The capacity to work in a team
- CT07 - The capacity to learn autonomously
Learning outcomes of the subject
Syllabus
Unit 0. Basic aspects.
Unit 1. Introduction
Unit 2. Anamnesis and mental state exploration
Unit 3. Psychopathology of consciousness and orientation
Unit 4. Psychopathology of attention
Unit 5. Psychopathology of memory
Unit 6. Psychopathology of perception
Unit 7. Psychopathology of thought
Unit 8. Psychopathology of language
Unit 9. Psychopathology of affectivity
Unit 10. Psychopathology of psychomotor skills
Unit 11. Psychopathology of the sleep
Unit 12. Psychopathology of physiological functions
Bibliography and resources
- Belloch, A., Sandín, B. y Ramos F. (Eds.) (2020). Manual de Psicopatología (3ª edición). Vols I y II. Madrid: McGraw Hill Interamericana.
- Obiols, J. (Ed.) (2008). Manual de psicopatología general. Madrid: Biblioteca nueva.
- Sims, A. (2016). Síntomas mentales. Manual de psicopatología descriptiva. Elservier.
-America Psychiatric Associaton (2014). Manual Diagnóstico y Estadístico de los Trastornos Mentales DSM-V (5ªedición). Madrid: Editorial Médica Panamericana.
- Caballo, V. (2014). Manual de psicopatología y trastornos psicológicos. Madrid: Pirámide.
- Vallejo, J. (2015). Introducción a la psicopatología y psiquiatría. Barcelona: Elsevier Masson.
Evaluation period
- E1 16/01/2023 I3 12:00h
- E2 15/06/2023 I3 08:00h