| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Observation and Interview Techniques | PSİ413 | 7. Semester | 1 + 2 | 2.0 | 5.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Formal |
| Course Coordinator |
Assist. Prof. Dr. Belgin ÜSTÜN GÜLLÜ |
| Instructors |
Belgin ÜSTÜN GÜLLÜ |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | The purpose of this course is to introduce students to interview techniques in the field of clinical psychology and to provide them with the observation and interview skills necessary for clinical assessment and psychotherapy processes. In this course, students will learn to evaluate both the person they are interviewing and the conditions they are in, to determine an interview model, to direct the interview and to be able to conclude the interview. In addition, students are expected to gain a critical perspective on interviews conducted in clinical psychology practices and the ability to report interviews. |
| Course Content | Within the scope of this course, students are provided with the opportunity to learn the application of theoretical knowledge in practice, observation and interview processes, professional roles and responsibilities, and to acquire skills in observation and interview. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- To be able to reconcile theoretical and applied knowledge on topics related to psychology and specializations. - Learning the applied fields of psychology and its application methods and adhering to professional ethical rules. - To be able to use the knowledge and theories provided by the science of psychology on individual, social, cultural and theoretical issues within the framework of professional ethical principles, to have social sensitivity and individual responsibility awareness - Learning the applied fields of psychology and its application methods and adhering to professional ethical rules. - To have knowledge about sub-fields of psychology and the methods and applications of these fields |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Observation | Other Activities Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study |
| 2. Week | Introduction to the Clinical Interview | Course Hours Other Activities Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Preparation, After Class Study |
| 3. Week | Becoming a Clinical Interviewer: First Steps | Visual Presentation Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Other Activities Verbal Expression |
| 4. Week | Clinical Interview: Preparation and Basic Steps | Other Activities Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours |
| 5. Week | Therapeutic Interview Techniques | Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours |
| 6. Week | Diagnosis and Assessment in the Clinical Interview | Other Activities Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study |
| 7. Week | Initial Interview for Clinical Interview | Preparation, After Class Study Visual Presentation Other Activities Verbal Expression Course Hours |
| 8. Week | Midterm | Other Activities Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study |
| 9. Week | Interview Examples | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Verbal Expression Other Activities |
| 10. Week | Supervision | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Practice Other Activities |
| 11. Week | Supervision | Course Hours Other Activities Preparation, After Class Study Practice |
| 12. Week | Supervision | Course Hours Practice Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities |
| 13. Week | Supervision | Practice Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities |
| 14. Week | Supervision | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Other Activities Practice |
| Cesur Soysal, G., Andiç, S. and Eldoğan Eken, D. (2024). Observation and Interview Skills in Psychology. Nobel Publishing House. Ankara |
| Froelich, R.E. & Bishop, F. M. (?). CLINICAL INTERVIEW MASTERY / Data Collection, Patient Evaluation and Guidance. (Trans. Mete, L., Doğaner, İ., Vahip, I.) Saray Medical Bookstores |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | - |
| PY8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY11 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | - |
| PY12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research | 8 | 2 | 16 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 8 | 2 | 16 |
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Verbal Expression | 6 | 3 | 18 |
| Visual Presentation | 6 | 3 | 18 |
| Practice | 6 | 2 | 12 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Practice End-Of-Term | 6 | 1 | 6 |
| Total Workload | 131 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5.0 | ||
