Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTRODUCTION to PSYCHOLOGY | - | Fall Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 4 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Ferah ÇEKİCİ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Aslı Burçak TAŞÖREN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The purpose of this course is to provide students with the basic terminology and principles, to introduce students to the topics and issues that psychologists study, the research methods they employ, their major findings, and theways in which psychologists apply the research findings to the solution of personal and societal problems. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to Psychology: Psychology as a science,Basic behavioral approaches in Psychology,Research Methods in Psychology,Evolutionary and Biological Foundations of Behavior ,Learning and Behavior Analysis,Perception,Memory and cognition,The Conscious and Awareness,Emotions,Developmental Psychology,Understanding Human Personality,Evaluating Human Personality,Intelligence,Psychological Disorders,Treatment in Psychology. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1.Will be able to discuss the basic concepts of psychology. | 19, 23, 9 | A |
| 2.Will be able to define the basic concepts of learning psychology. | 13, 19, 23, 9 | A |
| 3.Will be able to discuss the basic concepts of developmental psychology. | 13, 23, 9 | A |
| 4. Will be able to compare personality theories. | 13, 19, 9 | A |
| 5. Will be able to define the basic concepts about psychological disorders. | 13, 19, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 13: Case Study Method, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 23: Concept Map Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Psychology: Psychology as a science | Reading fromGerrig, R.J. & Zimbardo, P.G. (2013) p 1-10 |
| 2 | Basic behavioral approaches in Psychology | reading from Gerrig, R.J. & Zimbardo, P.G. (2013) p10-20 |
| 3 | Research Methods in Psychology | Reading from Gerrig, R.J. & Zimbardo, P.G. (2013) p23-33 |
| 4 | Evolutionary and Biological Foundations of Behavior | reading from Gerrig, R.J. & Zimbardo, P.G. (2013) p53-81 |
| 5 | Learning and Behavior Analysis | reading from Gerrig, R.J. & Zimbardo, P.G. (2013) p164-187 |
| 6 | Perception | Reading from Gerrig, R.J. & Zimbardo, P.G. (2013) p90-113 |
| 7 | Memory and cognition | Reading from Gerrig, R.J. & Zimbardo, P.G. (2013) p195-226 |
| 8 | The Conscious and Awareness | Reading from Gerrig, R.J. & Zimbardo, P.G. (2013) p136-151 and investigate 3 levels of consciousness identified by Freud |
| 9 | Emotions | Researching about universal emotions |
| 10 | Developmental Psychology | Reading from Gerrig, R.J. & Zimbardo, P.G. (2013) p 298-324 |
| 11 | Understanding Human Personality | Reading from Gerrig, R.J. & Zimbardo, P.G. (2013) p406-431 |
| 12 | Evaluating Human Personality | Research about projective and objective personality measurements |
| 13 | Intelligence | Reading from Gerrig, R.J. & Zimbardo, P.G. (2013) p270-288 and researching current popular intelligence tests |
| 14 | Psychological Disorders | Reading from Gerrig, R.J. & Zimbardo, P.G. (2013) sf441-470 |
| 15 | Treatment in Psychology | Reading from Gerrig, R.J. & Zimbardo, P.G. (2013) sf478-496 |
| Resources |
| Gerrig, R.J. & Zimbardo, P.G. (2013). (Psychology and Life) Psikoloji ve Yaşam. Ankara: Nobel. Presentations used in class |
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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 10 | When faced with a problem, he/she formulates it in a written form or verbally. | ||||||
| 11 | Has a sense of social responsibility and uses his/her field knowledge and skills for the solutions of problems in his/her surroundings. | ||||||
| 12 | Knows at least B1 level of English to follow the international scientific developments in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field. | ||||||
| 13 | Knows basic consepts in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field. | X | |||||
| 14 | Applies basic skills in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 15 | 2 | 30 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 15 | 2 | 30 | |||
| 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 | 15 | 2 | 30 | |||
| General Exam | 15 | 2 | 30 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 120 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(120/30) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTRODUCTION to PSYCHOLOGY | - | Fall Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 4 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Ferah ÇEKİCİ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Aslı Burçak TAŞÖREN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The purpose of this course is to provide students with the basic terminology and principles, to introduce students to the topics and issues that psychologists study, the research methods they employ, their major findings, and theways in which psychologists apply the research findings to the solution of personal and societal problems. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to Psychology: Psychology as a science,Basic behavioral approaches in Psychology,Research Methods in Psychology,Evolutionary and Biological Foundations of Behavior ,Learning and Behavior Analysis,Perception,Memory and cognition,The Conscious and Awareness,Emotions,Developmental Psychology,Understanding Human Personality,Evaluating Human Personality,Intelligence,Psychological Disorders,Treatment in Psychology. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1.Will be able to discuss the basic concepts of psychology. | 19, 23, 9 | A |
| 2.Will be able to define the basic concepts of learning psychology. | 13, 19, 23, 9 | A |
| 3.Will be able to discuss the basic concepts of developmental psychology. | 13, 23, 9 | A |
| 4. Will be able to compare personality theories. | 13, 19, 9 | A |
| 5. Will be able to define the basic concepts about psychological disorders. | 13, 19, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 13: Case Study Method, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 23: Concept Map Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Psychology: Psychology as a science | Reading fromGerrig, R.J. & Zimbardo, P.G. (2013) p 1-10 |
| 2 | Basic behavioral approaches in Psychology | reading from Gerrig, R.J. & Zimbardo, P.G. (2013) p10-20 |
| 3 | Research Methods in Psychology | Reading from Gerrig, R.J. & Zimbardo, P.G. (2013) p23-33 |
| 4 | Evolutionary and Biological Foundations of Behavior | reading from Gerrig, R.J. & Zimbardo, P.G. (2013) p53-81 |
| 5 | Learning and Behavior Analysis | reading from Gerrig, R.J. & Zimbardo, P.G. (2013) p164-187 |
| 6 | Perception | Reading from Gerrig, R.J. & Zimbardo, P.G. (2013) p90-113 |
| 7 | Memory and cognition | Reading from Gerrig, R.J. & Zimbardo, P.G. (2013) p195-226 |
| 8 | The Conscious and Awareness | Reading from Gerrig, R.J. & Zimbardo, P.G. (2013) p136-151 and investigate 3 levels of consciousness identified by Freud |
| 9 | Emotions | Researching about universal emotions |
| 10 | Developmental Psychology | Reading from Gerrig, R.J. & Zimbardo, P.G. (2013) p 298-324 |
| 11 | Understanding Human Personality | Reading from Gerrig, R.J. & Zimbardo, P.G. (2013) p406-431 |
| 12 | Evaluating Human Personality | Research about projective and objective personality measurements |
| 13 | Intelligence | Reading from Gerrig, R.J. & Zimbardo, P.G. (2013) p270-288 and researching current popular intelligence tests |
| 14 | Psychological Disorders | Reading from Gerrig, R.J. & Zimbardo, P.G. (2013) sf441-470 |
| 15 | Treatment in Psychology | Reading from Gerrig, R.J. & Zimbardo, P.G. (2013) sf478-496 |
| Resources |
| Gerrig, R.J. & Zimbardo, P.G. (2013). (Psychology and Life) Psikoloji ve Yaşam. Ankara: Nobel. Presentations used in class |
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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 10 | When faced with a problem, he/she formulates it in a written form or verbally. | ||||||
| 11 | Has a sense of social responsibility and uses his/her field knowledge and skills for the solutions of problems in his/her surroundings. | ||||||
| 12 | Knows at least B1 level of English to follow the international scientific developments in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field. | ||||||
| 13 | Knows basic consepts in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field. | X | |||||
| 14 | Applies basic skills in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |