SPDA005 Disorders of Mental Development

Faculty of Education
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
prof. PhDr. Karel Pančocha, Ph.D., M.Sc. (lecturer)
prof. PhDr. Evžen Řehulka, CSc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Karel Pančocha, Ph.D., M.Sc.
Institute for Research in Inclusive Education – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: PhDr. Lenka Gajzlerová, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Institute for Research in Inclusive Education – Faculty of Education
Prerequisites (in Czech)
SPDA004 Psychology of Disability
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
This course follows and extends the course Psychology of disability. The course focuses on students understanding of etiology and pathogenesis of mental disorders and description and classification of mental disorders with emphasis on consciousness, cognitive processes, memory and attention, emotions, intelligence, volition, instincts, behavior, motivation and personality. Emphasis is placed on the psychological, educational and social perspectives of the issues.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, students will be able to:
• know the characteristics of personality disorders of children, youth and adults
• understand the negative effects of social environment in the development of mental disorders
• use relevant professional literature in the field of psychology
Syllabus
  • 1. Psychology of disability, the psychological issues of individuals with disabilities and their mental functions as related to various types of physical and mental disabilities.
    2. Somatic disease as a psychological problem. Subjective perception of disease.
    3. Disorders and diseases of the nervous system and their psychological consequences. Epilepsy. Cerebral palsy.
    4. Visual, auditory, physical disabilities, impaired communication skills.
    5. Dementia and mental retardation. Schizophrenia and pervasive developmental disorders.
    6. Anxiety and post-traumatic disorders.
    7. Affective disorders. Eating disorders.
    8. Disorders of dsexuality.
    9. Self-harm and suicide. Personality disorders.
Literature
  • SIMS, Andrew C. P. Symptoms in the mind : an introduction to descriptive psychopathology. 3rd ed. Philadelphia: Saunders, 2003, ix, 451. ISBN 0702026271. info
  • A casebook in abnormal psychology : from the files of experts. Edited by Richard P. Halgin - Susan Krauss Whitbourne. New York: Oxford University Press, 1998, vi, 292. ISBN 9780195092981. info
  • CARSON, Robert C., James Neal BUTCHER and Susan MINEKA. Abnormal psychology and modern life. 10th ed. New York: Longman, 1998, xxii, 700. ISBN 0-321-01681-5. info
  • HOLMES, David. Abnormal psychology. New York: Harper Collins publishers, 1991, xx, 641. ISBN 0060428724. info
Teaching methods
Theoretical presentations.
Assessment methods
Written exam.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
The course is taught each semester.
The course is taught: in blocks.
Teacher's information
http://www.ped.muni.cz/wsedu
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2019, Spring 2020, autumn 2020, Spring 2021, Autumn 2021, Spring 2022, Autumn 2022, Spring 2023, Autumn 2023, Spring 2024, Autumn 2024.
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