The aim of this course is to study the ways pioneer theorists in history of psychology have taken on the subject of human personality, to examine their perspectives on personality development, and in this sense examine the historical and motivational sources. It is also intended to make students gain a critical understanding on concepts of personality, theoretical views of human nature and personality theories.
Course Content
This course contains; Definition and Introduction of the Course,Personality and Basic Concepts,S. Freud and Psychoanalytic Theory - I,S. Freud and Psychoanalytic Theory - II,C. G. Jung and Analytical Psychology,A. Adler and Individual Psychology,E.Erikson,K. D. Horney and Psychoanalytic Social Theory,E. Fromm and Escape from Freedom,Other Psychoanalytical Theories and Object Relations Theory,E. Berne ve Transactional Analysis,A. Maslow - Humanistic Theory
,C. Rogers and Humanistic Theory,Existential Psychology.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. (At the end of this course) The student will be able to explain the basic concepts and definitions of personality structure.
13, 21, 9
A
2. (At the end of this course) The student will be able to describe and discuss basic issues concerning the nature of human personality.
10, 16, 21, 9
A
3. (At the end of this course) The student will be able to establish links between personality, temperament, family, environment and culture; and to explain and discuss these links.
10, 13, 16, 21, 4, 9
A
4. (At the end of this course) The student will have internalized the assumptions of pioneer theorists and be able to express, discuss and criticize them.
10, 16, 4, 9
A
5. (At the end of this course) The student will be able to define and interpret the specific characteristics of human personality in the light of personality theories.
10, 13, 16, 37, 4, 6
A
6. (At the end of this course) The student will be able to discuss and compare the different schools of personality theories.
Other Psychoanalytical Theories and Object Relations Theory
KK, B.10
11
E. Berne ve Transactional Analysis
Required resources
12
A. Maslow - Humanistic Theory
Required resources
13
C. Rogers and Humanistic Theory
KK, B.13
14
Existential Psychology
KK, B.14
Resources
Gençtanırım-Kurt, D. ve Çetinkaya-Yıldız, E. (Ed.). (2017). Kişilik kuramları: Gerçek yaşamdan kişilik analizi örnekleriyle. Ankara: Pegem Akademi
Geçtan, E. (2002). Psikanaliz ve sonrası. İstanbul: Metis Yayınları
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.
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.
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.
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
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.
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
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.
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
14
3
42
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
1
1
1
Term Project
1
20
20
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
21
21
General Exam
1
22
22
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
148
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(148/30)
5
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
PERSONALITY THEORIES
-
Spring Semester
3+0
3
5
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. Gizem CESUR SOYSAL
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc.Prof. Gizem CESUR SOYSAL
Assistant(s)
Aim
The aim of this course is to study the ways pioneer theorists in history of psychology have taken on the subject of human personality, to examine their perspectives on personality development, and in this sense examine the historical and motivational sources. It is also intended to make students gain a critical understanding on concepts of personality, theoretical views of human nature and personality theories.
Course Content
This course contains; Definition and Introduction of the Course,Personality and Basic Concepts,S. Freud and Psychoanalytic Theory - I,S. Freud and Psychoanalytic Theory - II,C. G. Jung and Analytical Psychology,A. Adler and Individual Psychology,E.Erikson,K. D. Horney and Psychoanalytic Social Theory,E. Fromm and Escape from Freedom,Other Psychoanalytical Theories and Object Relations Theory,E. Berne ve Transactional Analysis,A. Maslow - Humanistic Theory
,C. Rogers and Humanistic Theory,Existential Psychology.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. (At the end of this course) The student will be able to explain the basic concepts and definitions of personality structure.
13, 21, 9
A
2. (At the end of this course) The student will be able to describe and discuss basic issues concerning the nature of human personality.
10, 16, 21, 9
A
3. (At the end of this course) The student will be able to establish links between personality, temperament, family, environment and culture; and to explain and discuss these links.
10, 13, 16, 21, 4, 9
A
4. (At the end of this course) The student will have internalized the assumptions of pioneer theorists and be able to express, discuss and criticize them.
10, 16, 4, 9
A
5. (At the end of this course) The student will be able to define and interpret the specific characteristics of human personality in the light of personality theories.
10, 13, 16, 37, 4, 6
A
6. (At the end of this course) The student will be able to discuss and compare the different schools of personality theories.
Other Psychoanalytical Theories and Object Relations Theory
KK, B.10
11
E. Berne ve Transactional Analysis
Required resources
12
A. Maslow - Humanistic Theory
Required resources
13
C. Rogers and Humanistic Theory
KK, B.13
14
Existential Psychology
KK, B.14
Resources
Gençtanırım-Kurt, D. ve Çetinkaya-Yıldız, E. (Ed.). (2017). Kişilik kuramları: Gerçek yaşamdan kişilik analizi örnekleriyle. Ankara: Pegem Akademi
Geçtan, E. (2002). Psikanaliz ve sonrası. İstanbul: Metis Yayınları
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.
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.
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.
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
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.
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
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.
