The aim of this course is to introduce the contemporary field of cognitive psychology, the area of psychology exploring mental processes. The course will combine theoretical perspectives with empirical findings to understand cognitive processes such as perception, attention, memory, decision-making, problem-solving, and reasoning. The course also familiarizes the student with the experimental method.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction to the course,Introduction to cognition and to methods of data collection,Perception,Attention,Short-term Memory/Working Memory,Article Discussion-Inattentional Blindness,Review for the midterm exam and q&a session,Different forms of memory testing, Acquisition/Retrieval
,Long Term Memory,Autobiographical Memory and Mental Time Travel,Memory Errors/False Memory,Article Discussion-Emotion and False Memory,Decision Making, Problem Solving, Reasoning,Review for the final exam and q&a session.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. The student can define the basic constructs of cognitive psychology and differentiate different constructs
10, 16, 9
A
2. The student acquires knowledge about the methods of data collection and basic paradigms in cognitive psychology.
10, 9
A
3. The student can associate processes such as perception, attention, and memory with each other.
10, 9
A
4. The student acquires knowledge about the behavioral and neural mechanisms behind the cognitive processes and can explain them with theories.
10, 9
A
5. The sudent can critically interpret research in the area of cognitive psychology.
10, 9
A
6. The student can associate cognitive processes with Daily life experiences.
10, 9
A
7. The student can associate cognitive psychology with other areas of psychology.
Introduction to cognition and to methods of data collection
Ch 2
3
Perception
Ch 3
4
Attention
Ch 4
5
Short-term Memory/Working Memory
Ch 5
6
Article Discussion-Inattentional Blindness
Read the assigned article
7
Review for the midterm exam and q&a session
Check your class notes
8
Different forms of memory testing, Acquisition/Retrieval
Ch 6
9
Long Term Memory
Ch 7,8
10
Autobiographical Memory and Mental Time Travel
Ch 8
11
Memory Errors/False Memory
Ch 8
12
Article Discussion-Emotion and False Memory
Read the assigned article
13
Decision Making, Problem Solving, Reasoning
Ch 11, 12
14
Review for the final exam and q&a session
Check your class notes
Resources
Goldstein, E. B., & van Hoff, J. C. (2021). Cognitive Psychology (2nd EMEA Ed.). Cengage Learning.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
X
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
X
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
X
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
X
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
X
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
X
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
X
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
X
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
X
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
X
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
14
3
42
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
3
8
24
Term Project
1
40
40
Presentation of Project / Seminar
1
4
4
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
25
25
General Exam
1
30
30
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
165
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(165/30)
6
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
COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
-
Fall Semester
3+0
3
6
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. Hasan Galip BAHÇEKAPILI
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist.Prof. Aysu MUTLUTÜRK
Assistant(s)
Aim
The aim of this course is to introduce the contemporary field of cognitive psychology, the area of psychology exploring mental processes. The course will combine theoretical perspectives with empirical findings to understand cognitive processes such as perception, attention, memory, decision-making, problem-solving, and reasoning. The course also familiarizes the student with the experimental method.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction to the course,Introduction to cognition and to methods of data collection,Perception,Attention,Short-term Memory/Working Memory,Article Discussion-Inattentional Blindness,Review for the midterm exam and q&a session,Different forms of memory testing, Acquisition/Retrieval
,Long Term Memory,Autobiographical Memory and Mental Time Travel,Memory Errors/False Memory,Article Discussion-Emotion and False Memory,Decision Making, Problem Solving, Reasoning,Review for the final exam and q&a session.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. The student can define the basic constructs of cognitive psychology and differentiate different constructs
10, 16, 9
A
2. The student acquires knowledge about the methods of data collection and basic paradigms in cognitive psychology.
10, 9
A
3. The student can associate processes such as perception, attention, and memory with each other.
10, 9
A
4. The student acquires knowledge about the behavioral and neural mechanisms behind the cognitive processes and can explain them with theories.
10, 9
A
5. The sudent can critically interpret research in the area of cognitive psychology.
10, 9
A
6. The student can associate cognitive processes with Daily life experiences.
10, 9
A
7. The student can associate cognitive psychology with other areas of psychology.
Introduction to cognition and to methods of data collection
Ch 2
3
Perception
Ch 3
4
Attention
Ch 4
5
Short-term Memory/Working Memory
Ch 5
6
Article Discussion-Inattentional Blindness
Read the assigned article
7
Review for the midterm exam and q&a session
Check your class notes
8
Different forms of memory testing, Acquisition/Retrieval
Ch 6
9
Long Term Memory
Ch 7,8
10
Autobiographical Memory and Mental Time Travel
Ch 8
11
Memory Errors/False Memory
Ch 8
12
Article Discussion-Emotion and False Memory
Read the assigned article
13
Decision Making, Problem Solving, Reasoning
Ch 11, 12
14
Review for the final exam and q&a session
Check your class notes
Resources
Goldstein, E. B., & van Hoff, J. C. (2021). Cognitive Psychology (2nd EMEA Ed.). Cengage Learning.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
X
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
X
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
X
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
X
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
X
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
X
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
X
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
X
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
X
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.