The objectives of this course include the understanding and learning of relevant concepts, theories and research related to the topics presented in the course. Human beings interact with others in many different situations and human life develops (i.e. is subject to change) in a social context. Social psychology as a field examines how other people shape an individual's thoughts, feelings and behaviors. In this course, topics such as aggression, research methods, attitudes, group processes, altruism and social influence are examined and students are introduced to social psychology.
Course Content
This course contains; CHAPTER 1 Introducing Social Psychology,CHAPTER 2 Methodology: How Social Psychologists Do Research,CHAPTER 3 Social Cognition: How We Think About the Social World,CHAPTER 4 Social Perception: How We Come to Understand Other People,CHAPTER 5 The Self: Understanding Ourselves in a Social Context,CHAPTER 6 The Need to Justify Our Actions: The Costs and Benefits of Dissonance Reduction,CHAPTER 7 Attitudes and Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts and Feelings,CHAPTER 8 Conformity: Influencing Behavior,CHAPTER 9 Group Processes: Influence in Social Groups,CHAPTER 10 Interpersonal Attraction: From First Impressions to Close Relationships,CHAPTER 11 Prosocial Behavior: Why Do People Help?,CHAPTER 12 Aggression: Why Do We Hurt Other People? Can We Prevent It? ,CHAPTER 13 Prejudice: Causes, Consequences, and Cures,General Overview.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Student Defines the basic concepts of social psychology and distinguishes the differences between concepts.
10, 16, 9
A
2. Student summarizes the historical development of social psychology.
10, 16, 9
A
3. Student understands the social and intercultural relations that affect the individual.
10, 16, 9
A
4. Student defines the basic functioning mechanisms of society.
CHAPTER 2 Methodology: How Social Psychologists Do Research
Weekly Readings
3
CHAPTER 3 Social Cognition: How We Think About the Social World
Weekly Readings
4
CHAPTER 4 Social Perception: How We Come to Understand Other People
Weekly Readings
5
CHAPTER 5 The Self: Understanding Ourselves in a Social Context
Weekly Readings
6
CHAPTER 6 The Need to Justify Our Actions: The Costs and Benefits of Dissonance Reduction
Weekly Readings
7
CHAPTER 7 Attitudes and Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts and Feelings
Weekly Readings
8
CHAPTER 8 Conformity: Influencing Behavior
Weekly Readings
9
CHAPTER 9 Group Processes: Influence in Social Groups
Weekly Readings
10
CHAPTER 10 Interpersonal Attraction: From First Impressions to Close Relationships
Weekly Readings
11
CHAPTER 11 Prosocial Behavior: Why Do People Help?
Weekly Readings
12
CHAPTER 12 Aggression: Why Do We Hurt Other People? Can We Prevent It?
Weekly Readings
13
CHAPTER 13 Prejudice: Causes, Consequences, and Cures
Weekly Readings
14
General Overview
Course Reading
Resources
Aronson, E., Wilson, T. D., Akert, R. M. (2013). Social psychology (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Verbalizes the meanings of terms and concepts that are used in the Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
2
Verbalizes the basic concepts, principles, and techniques of theories in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance.
X
3
Compares different theories in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance and lists the strenghts and weaknesses of each theory.
X
4
Uses necessary intervention techniques in accordance with the education taken about the possible problems or issues that can be faced when working in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance.
X
5
When faced with a problem in the profession, he /she analyzes and solves it with scientific methods.
X
6
When faced with a problem in the profession, he/she solves it by oneself.
X
7
Has the knowledge and skills required by the profession and make necessary interventions by distinguishing his/her own tasks and responsibilities from the ones that are not in the scope of the his/her profession.
X
8
Follows the developments about the profession and has the principle of lifelong learning.
X
9
Holds consultation with his/her colleagues when needed in the process of resolving a problem about the profession.
X
10
When faced with a problem, he/she formulates it in a written form or verbally.
X
11
Has a sense of social responsibility and uses his/her field knowledge and skills for the solutions of problems in his/her surroundings.
X
12
Knows at least B1 level of English to follow the international scientific developments in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
13
Knows basic consepts in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
14
Applies basic skills in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
15
Uses psychological measurement tools in accordance with their purpose and ethical principles.
16
Makes scientific research in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance by selecting appropriate research methods.
X
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
50
Rate of Final Exam to Success
50
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
2
28
56
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
30
30
General Exam
1
30
30
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
116
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(116/30)
4
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
SOCIALPSYCHOLOGY
-
Fall Semester
2+0
2
4
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Assoc.Prof. Nadire Gülçin YILDIZ
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc.Prof. Nadire Gülçin YILDIZ
Assistant(s)
Aim
The objectives of this course include the understanding and learning of relevant concepts, theories and research related to the topics presented in the course. Human beings interact with others in many different situations and human life develops (i.e. is subject to change) in a social context. Social psychology as a field examines how other people shape an individual's thoughts, feelings and behaviors. In this course, topics such as aggression, research methods, attitudes, group processes, altruism and social influence are examined and students are introduced to social psychology.
Course Content
This course contains; CHAPTER 1 Introducing Social Psychology,CHAPTER 2 Methodology: How Social Psychologists Do Research,CHAPTER 3 Social Cognition: How We Think About the Social World,CHAPTER 4 Social Perception: How We Come to Understand Other People,CHAPTER 5 The Self: Understanding Ourselves in a Social Context,CHAPTER 6 The Need to Justify Our Actions: The Costs and Benefits of Dissonance Reduction,CHAPTER 7 Attitudes and Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts and Feelings,CHAPTER 8 Conformity: Influencing Behavior,CHAPTER 9 Group Processes: Influence in Social Groups,CHAPTER 10 Interpersonal Attraction: From First Impressions to Close Relationships,CHAPTER 11 Prosocial Behavior: Why Do People Help?,CHAPTER 12 Aggression: Why Do We Hurt Other People? Can We Prevent It? ,CHAPTER 13 Prejudice: Causes, Consequences, and Cures,General Overview.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Student Defines the basic concepts of social psychology and distinguishes the differences between concepts.
10, 16, 9
A
2. Student summarizes the historical development of social psychology.
10, 16, 9
A
3. Student understands the social and intercultural relations that affect the individual.
10, 16, 9
A
4. Student defines the basic functioning mechanisms of society.
CHAPTER 2 Methodology: How Social Psychologists Do Research
Weekly Readings
3
CHAPTER 3 Social Cognition: How We Think About the Social World
Weekly Readings
4
CHAPTER 4 Social Perception: How We Come to Understand Other People
Weekly Readings
5
CHAPTER 5 The Self: Understanding Ourselves in a Social Context
Weekly Readings
6
CHAPTER 6 The Need to Justify Our Actions: The Costs and Benefits of Dissonance Reduction
Weekly Readings
7
CHAPTER 7 Attitudes and Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts and Feelings
Weekly Readings
8
CHAPTER 8 Conformity: Influencing Behavior
Weekly Readings
9
CHAPTER 9 Group Processes: Influence in Social Groups
Weekly Readings
10
CHAPTER 10 Interpersonal Attraction: From First Impressions to Close Relationships
Weekly Readings
11
CHAPTER 11 Prosocial Behavior: Why Do People Help?
Weekly Readings
12
CHAPTER 12 Aggression: Why Do We Hurt Other People? Can We Prevent It?
Weekly Readings
13
CHAPTER 13 Prejudice: Causes, Consequences, and Cures
Weekly Readings
14
General Overview
Course Reading
Resources
Aronson, E., Wilson, T. D., Akert, R. M. (2013). Social psychology (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Verbalizes the meanings of terms and concepts that are used in the Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
2
Verbalizes the basic concepts, principles, and techniques of theories in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance.
X
3
Compares different theories in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance and lists the strenghts and weaknesses of each theory.
X
4
Uses necessary intervention techniques in accordance with the education taken about the possible problems or issues that can be faced when working in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance.
X
5
When faced with a problem in the profession, he /she analyzes and solves it with scientific methods.
X
6
When faced with a problem in the profession, he/she solves it by oneself.
X
7
Has the knowledge and skills required by the profession and make necessary interventions by distinguishing his/her own tasks and responsibilities from the ones that are not in the scope of the his/her profession.
X
8
Follows the developments about the profession and has the principle of lifelong learning.
X
9
Holds consultation with his/her colleagues when needed in the process of resolving a problem about the profession.
X
10
When faced with a problem, he/she formulates it in a written form or verbally.
X
11
Has a sense of social responsibility and uses his/her field knowledge and skills for the solutions of problems in his/her surroundings.
X
12
Knows at least B1 level of English to follow the international scientific developments in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
13
Knows basic consepts in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
14
Applies basic skills in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
15
Uses psychological measurement tools in accordance with their purpose and ethical principles.
16
Makes scientific research in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance by selecting appropriate research methods.
