Behavioural Addictions
Informacje ogólne
Kod przedmiotu: | 2500-EN-F-223 |
Kod Erasmus / ISCED: |
14.4
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Nazwa przedmiotu: | Behavioural Addictions |
Jednostka: | Wydział Psychologii |
Grupy: |
Academic basket Clinical Psychology basket Elective courses electives for 3,4 and 5 year |
Punkty ECTS i inne: |
(brak)
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Język prowadzenia: | angielski |
Skrócony opis: |
(tylko po angielsku) The main objective of the course is to provide student with the recent knowledge in the field of behavioural addictions, their etiologic models, diagnostic tools, therapeutic and prevention activities as well as the most recent research in the field. |
Pełny opis: |
(tylko po angielsku) The course introduces students to the theoretical frameworks of behavioural addictions, in particular: gambling, compulsive behaviours (compulsive shopping, compulsive exercising, compulsive sex) and Internet Addiction. Furthermore, the course will provide a broad perspective of: diagnostic criteria in DSM IV and DSM V, as well as the main difference between DSM and ICD classification. Students will deepen their knowledge by searching for 2 articles in Journal of Behavioural addictions and then presenting them in front of the class. Further, students will search for a prevention program (eg. TV spot) and discuss critically which strategies does it use and to which extend can it be effective. |
Literatura: |
(tylko po angielsku) Readings: 1. Rosenberg, K. & Feder, L. (2015). BEHAVIORAL ADDICTIONS Criteria, Evidence, and Treatment. Elsevier 2. A chosen list of articles related to some of the topics (not all of them). The book chapters and obligatory articles will be either provided directly or there will be indication where to download them 3. Course materials will cover teacher’s presentations (some of the content will not be covered by neither the book or articles). |
Efekty uczenia się: |
(tylko po angielsku) At the end of the classes students will: 1. Understand and will be able to discuss different aspects of behavioural addictions, among others how behavioural addiction differ and in which way are similar to substance addictions; 2. Explain and discuss different theories explaining addictions (e.g. individual, social, environmental); 3. Be able to discuss the addictive features of various behaviours, in particular those related to new media and technology; 4. Understand and be able to discuss which prevention strategies could work based on the theoretical underpinnings; |
Metody i kryteria oceniania: |
(tylko po angielsku) The final assessment will be based on three components – presentation of a chosen article, choice of a prevention program and its critical analysis and a test. In order to pass the course students will have to accomplish at least 51% of each type of activity. presentation of a chosen article (25%) - in groups of max. 2 to choose an articles from Journal of Behavioural Addictions and discuss it. This task requires a meeting with the teacher in order to agree on the details of the activity. The topics are noted as ‘presentation opportunity’. A max of two groups per day. The presentation will be more interactive than a typical article based presentation. Details will be discussed during classes. The test and quizzes (25% quizzes 25% test) – quizzes (a set of 10-12 questions, max 1 open but short, the rest closed), the test ( mixed type of questions: open questions and closed questions). There will be a short quiz from each topic (after each topic). The purpose is to provide an immediate feedback and to discuss arising issues. One quiz will not be taken into consideration for the final evaluation (automatically the worst one). Homework/activity (25%) – searching for a prevention program (e.g. TV spot etc), preparing a critical analysis at home and presenting the findings during the class (short ppt presentation or otherwise). Requires meeting with the teacher prior to the presentation. Attendance rules No more than 2 unexcused absences for this course are allowed. In case of missing activities which are graded – additional work will be required. An additional 2 absences are permitted only with a formal excuse. Missing more than 4 classes results in not passing the course. |
Właścicielem praw autorskich jest Uniwersytet Warszawski.