Language and Psychopathology
Code: 101733 ECTS Credits: 6| Degree | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Logopedia | OP | 4 |
Contact
- Name:
- Natalia Díaz-Regañón Serra
- Email:
- natalia.diazreganon@uab.cat
Teaching groups languages
You can view this information at the end of this document.
Prerequisites
Know the basic technical language associated with speech therapy; know the usual dynamics of a session of speech therapy. Be able to read and understand a scientific article in English.
Objectives and Contextualisation
Know the clinical and general characteristics of some psychopathological disorders that occur in children and adults. The main objective is to study some of the most common mental disorders, in order to allow detection and referral to another professional if necessary, and in order to acquire the knowledge to adapt performance to the characteristics of each case.
Learning Outcomes
- KM61 (Knowledge) Identify the need to apply interdisciplinary treatments and refer to other professionals for people who have non-speech therapy pathologies associated with language disorders.
- KM62 (Knowledge) Explain how psychological disorders and family and social conditions can condition speech therapy intervention.
- SM45 (Skill) Use basic research terminology in the field of psychological disorders, psychological assessment and other related disciplines.
Content
1. Introduction
2. Attachment disorders
Concept of attachment. Attachment theories. Types of attachment and consequences in social and emotional development.
3. Behavioral disorders
Oppositional defiant disorder. Intermittent explosive disorder. Conduct disorder.
4. Affective disorders
Depressive disorders. Bipolar disorders.
5. Anxiety disorders and related disorders
Separation anxiety disorder. Generalized anxiety disorder. Panic disorder. Phobias. Post-traumatic stress disorder. Obsessive-compulsive disorder.
6. Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
7. Personality disorders
Activities and Methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type: Directed | |||
| Directed activity | 12 | 0.48 | KM61, KM62, SM45, KM61 |
| Directed activity | 24 | 0.96 | KM61, KM62, SM45, KM61 |
| Type: Supervised | |||
| Supervised activity | 25 | 1 | KM61, KM62, SM45, KM61 |
| Type: Autonomous | |||
| Autonomous activity | 86 | 3.44 | KM61, KM62, SM45, KM61 |
Master classes and video viewing. Summary, analysis and discussion of the content.
DIRECTED ACTIVITY
Theoretical classes and seminars: master classes and seminar sessions for case analysis.
SUPERVISED ACTIVITY
Optional tutorial hours: follow-up of the learning and activities review.
AUTONOMOUS ACTIVITY
Comprehensive reading of materials and articles.
Study: drawing up diagrams and summaries.
Annotation: Within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.
Assessment
Continous Assessment Activities
| Title | Weighting | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ev1: Practical submission 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | KM61, KM62, SM45 |
| Ev2: Practical submission 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | KM61, KM62, SM45 |
| Ev3: Test 1 | 40 | 1.5 | 0.06 | KM61, KM62, SM45 |
| Ev4: Test 2 | 40 | 1.5 | 0.06 | KM61, KM62, SM45 |
Ev1: Practical submission 1 (seminars). 10% of final grade. Group, written and face-to-face submission. Week 1 (111) and 2 (112).
Ev2: Practical submission 2 (seminars). 10% of final grade. Group, written and face-to-face submission. Week 5 (111) and 6 (112). Seminars 2 and 3 must be attended.
Ev3: Test 1 (exam). 40% of final grade. Individual, written and face-to-face submission. First evaluation period.
Ev4: Test 2 (exam). 40% of final grade. Individual, written and face-to-face submission. Second evaluation period.
The subject will be considered PASSED when the overall grade obtained from all the assessment activities equal to or greater than 4,9 (scale 0-10).
Students who have submitted evaluation activities with a weight equal to or greater than 4 points (40%) will not be able to be recorded in acts as 'non-assessable'.
Final Reassessment exam: Students who have not achieved the criteria established by pass the subject and have been previously assessed for a set of activities whose weight it is equivalent to a minimum of two thirds of the total grade of the subject. In addition, the final grade obtained from these activities must be at least 3.5 points. It will consist of a multiple-choice exam with questions about theory and seminars, and the mark obtained will only be applicable when it represents an improvement of that achieved during the course. Reassessment period.
No unique final synthesis test for students who enrole for the second time or more is anticipated.
https://www.uab.cat/web/estudiar/graus/graus/avaluacions-1345722525858.html
TRANSLATION OF FACE-TO-FACE ASSESSMENTS WILL BE CARRIED OUT IF THE REQUIREMENTS ESTABLISHED IN ARTICLE 263 ARE MET AND YOUR REQUEST IS SUBMITTED IN WEEK 4 TELEMATICALLY (EFORM) (more information on the Faculty's website).
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is not permitted in any phase of this course. Any work that includes AI-generated fragments will be considered a breach of academic dishonesty and may result in a partial or total penalty on the assignment grade, or greater penalties in serious cases.
SINGLE EVALUATION
Ev1: Submission 1 (seminars). Summary and critical analysis of a scientific article. 10% of the final mark. Individual, written and face-to-face submission. Second Assessment Period.
Ev2: Submission 2 (seminars). Summary and critical analysis of a scientific article. 10% of the final mark. Individual, written and face-to-face submission. Second Assessment Period.
Ev3: Test 1 (exam). 40% of final grade. Individual, written and face-to-face submission. Second Assessment Period. 45 minutes.
Ev4: Test 2 (exam). 40% of final grade. Individual, written and face-to-face submission. Second evaluation period. 45 minutes.
The subject will be considered PASSED when the overall grade obtained from all the assessment activities equal to or greater than 4,9 (scale 0-10).
Students who have submitted evaluation activities with a weight equal to or greater than 4 points (40%) will not be able to be recorded in acts as 'non-assessable'.
The same resit process as the continuous assessment will be applied.
The review of the overall grade follows the same procedure as for continuous assessment.
https://www.uab.cat/web/estudiar/graus/graus/avaluacions-1345722525858.html
SINGLE EVALUATION IS REQUESTED TELEMATICALLY (E-FORM) DURING THE SPECIFIC PERIOD (more information on the Faculty's website).
TRANSLATION OF FACE-TO-FACE ASSESSMENTS WILL BE CARRIED OUT IF THE REQUIREMENTS ESTABLISHED IN ARTICLE 263 ARE MET AND YOUR REQUEST IS SUBMITTED IN WEEK 4 TELEMATICALLY (EFORM) (more information on the Faculty's website).
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is not permitted in any phase of this course. Any work that includes AI-generated fragments will be considered a breach of academic dishonesty and may result in a partial or total penalty on the assignment grade, or greater penalties in serious cases.
Bibliography
(2022). DSM-5-TR. Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders. Text revision. American Psychiatric Association.
Belloch, A., Sandín, B. & Ramos, F. (2024). Manual de Psicopatología (Vol. 1 & 2). McGraw Hill.
World Health Organization. ICD-11 for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics. https://icd.who.int/browse/2025-01/mms/en
Bibliografia complementària
Aguilar-Mediavilla, E. & Igualada, A. (2019). Dificultades del lenguaje en los trastornos del desarrollo (3 Vols.). Editorial UOC.
Chow, J.C. & Hollo, A. (2020). Supporting Students With Co-Occurring Language and Behavioral Deficits in the Classroom. Teaching Exceptional Children, 52 (4), 222–230.
Ezpeleta, L. i Toro, J. (2014). Psicopatología del desarrollo. Madrid: Pirámide.
Hollo, A., Chow, J.C. & Wehby, J.H. (2019). Profiles of Language and Behavior in Students With Emotional Disturbance. Behavioral Disorders, 44(4), 195–204.
Im-Bolter, N. i Cohen, N.J. (2007). Language impairment and psychiatric comorbidities. Pediatric Clinics of North-America, 54(3), 525-542.
Software
Not applicable.
Groups and Languages
Please note that this information is provisional until 30 November 2025. You can check it through this link. To consult the language you will need to enter the CODE of the subject.
| Name | Group | Language | Semester | Turn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (SEM) Seminars | 111 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
| (SEM) Seminars | 112 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
| (TE) Theory | 1 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |