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Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
LEARNING-Spring Semester3+035
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorAssist.Prof. Hasan Galip BAHÇEKAPILI
Name of Lecturer(s)Prof.Dr. Kaasım Fatih YAVUZ
Assistant(s)
AimThe purpose of this course is providing basic concepts of learning mechanisms in humans and animals with understanding of classical, operant, social and relational learning processes, by transferring current developments.
Course ContentThis course contains; Introduction, Learning and Behavior Concepts,Learning, Reflex, Habituation, and Sensitization,Historical Development of Learning,Generic Formulation: Functional Analysis of Behavior,Basic Concepts and Cases in Classical Conditioning,Theoretical Approaches in Classical Conditioning,Basic Concepts and Cases in Operant Learning,Theoretical Approaches to Operant Learning, Reinforcement, Punishment, Extinction,Reinforcement: Researches and Schedules, Stimulus Control,Verbal Behavior and Types,Rule Governed Behaviors and Types,Language, Cognition and Relational Learning,Principles of Relational Learning,Neurobiological Background of Learning.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
Can define the concepts of learning and behavior.14, 16, 23, 9A
Can identify differences between the basic concepts of learning.14, 16, 23, 9A
Can summarize the historical development of learning psychology.9A
Can define the basic concepts of classical conditioning and operant learning.14, 23, 9A
Can discuss the cases about classical conditioning and operant learning.10, 16, 19, 9A
Can define the basic concepts of verbal behavior, rule-governed behavior and relational learning.14, 16, 19, 5, 6, 9A
Can obtain basic knowledge about the relationship between learning mechanisms and psychopathology.13, 9A
Can recognize the general mechanisms related to the neurobiological foundations of learning.9A
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 23: Concept Map Technique, 5: Cooperative Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Introduction, Learning and Behavior ConceptsAlici (Ch. 1), Ramnero & Törneke (Ch.1-2)
2Learning, Reflex, Habituation, and SensitizationAlici (Ch. 1)
3Historical Development of LearningAlici (Ch. 2)
4Generic Formulation: Functional Analysis of BehaviorRamnerö & Törneke (Ch. 3)
5Basic Concepts and Cases in Classical ConditioningAlici (Ch. 3), Ramnerö & Törneke (Ch. 4)
6Theoretical Approaches in Classical ConditioningAlici (Ch. 4)
7Basic Concepts and Cases in Operant LearningAlici (Ch. 5), Ramnerö & Törneke (Ch. 5)
8Theoretical Approaches to Operant Learning, Reinforcement, Punishment, ExtinctionAlici (Ch. 6-7), Ramnerö & Törneke (Ch.5)
9Reinforcement: Researches and Schedules, Stimulus ControlAlici (Ch. 8-9), Ramnerö & Törneke (Ch.6)
10Verbal Behavior and TypesRamnerö & Törneke (Ch. 7)
11Rule Governed Behaviors and TypesYavuz, K.F., Burhan, H. S. (2019). Kural-Güdümlü Davranış: Psikopatoloji ve Psikoterapilerde Temel Bir Süreç. JCBPR. doi: 10.5455/JCBPR.45688
12Language, Cognition and Relational LearningRamnerö & Törneke (Ch. 7)
13Principles of Relational LearningRamnerö & Törneke (Ch. 7)
14Neurobiological Background of LearningAlici (Ch. 10-11)
Resources
Alıcı, T. (2018). Öğrenmenin Bilimsel Temelleri. Kaknüs Yayınları.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
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 LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100
ECTS / Workload Table
ActivitiesNumber ofDuration(Hour)Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours14342
Guided Problem Solving14342
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report000
Term Project12020
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Quiz000
Midterm Exam12525
General Exam13232
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Total Workload(Hour)161
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(161/30)5
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.

Detail Informations of the Course

Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
LEARNING-Spring Semester3+035
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorAssist.Prof. Hasan Galip BAHÇEKAPILI
Name of Lecturer(s)Prof.Dr. Kaasım Fatih YAVUZ
Assistant(s)
AimThe purpose of this course is providing basic concepts of learning mechanisms in humans and animals with understanding of classical, operant, social and relational learning processes, by transferring current developments.
Course ContentThis course contains; Introduction, Learning and Behavior Concepts,Learning, Reflex, Habituation, and Sensitization,Historical Development of Learning,Generic Formulation: Functional Analysis of Behavior,Basic Concepts and Cases in Classical Conditioning,Theoretical Approaches in Classical Conditioning,Basic Concepts and Cases in Operant Learning,Theoretical Approaches to Operant Learning, Reinforcement, Punishment, Extinction,Reinforcement: Researches and Schedules, Stimulus Control,Verbal Behavior and Types,Rule Governed Behaviors and Types,Language, Cognition and Relational Learning,Principles of Relational Learning,Neurobiological Background of Learning.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
Can define the concepts of learning and behavior.14, 16, 23, 9A
Can identify differences between the basic concepts of learning.14, 16, 23, 9A
Can summarize the historical development of learning psychology.9A
Can define the basic concepts of classical conditioning and operant learning.14, 23, 9A
Can discuss the cases about classical conditioning and operant learning.10, 16, 19, 9A
Can define the basic concepts of verbal behavior, rule-governed behavior and relational learning.14, 16, 19, 5, 6, 9A
Can obtain basic knowledge about the relationship between learning mechanisms and psychopathology.13, 9A
Can recognize the general mechanisms related to the neurobiological foundations of learning.9A
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 23: Concept Map Technique, 5: Cooperative Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Introduction, Learning and Behavior ConceptsAlici (Ch. 1), Ramnero & Törneke (Ch.1-2)
2Learning, Reflex, Habituation, and SensitizationAlici (Ch. 1)
3Historical Development of LearningAlici (Ch. 2)
4Generic Formulation: Functional Analysis of BehaviorRamnerö & Törneke (Ch. 3)
5Basic Concepts and Cases in Classical ConditioningAlici (Ch. 3), Ramnerö & Törneke (Ch. 4)
6Theoretical Approaches in Classical ConditioningAlici (Ch. 4)
7Basic Concepts and Cases in Operant LearningAlici (Ch. 5), Ramnerö & Törneke (Ch. 5)
8Theoretical Approaches to Operant Learning, Reinforcement, Punishment, ExtinctionAlici (Ch. 6-7), Ramnerö & Törneke (Ch.5)
9Reinforcement: Researches and Schedules, Stimulus ControlAlici (Ch. 8-9), Ramnerö & Törneke (Ch.6)
10Verbal Behavior and TypesRamnerö & Törneke (Ch. 7)
11Rule Governed Behaviors and TypesYavuz, K.F., Burhan, H. S. (2019). Kural-Güdümlü Davranış: Psikopatoloji ve Psikoterapilerde Temel Bir Süreç. JCBPR. doi: 10.5455/JCBPR.45688
12Language, Cognition and Relational LearningRamnerö & Törneke (Ch. 7)
13Principles of Relational LearningRamnerö & Törneke (Ch. 7)
14Neurobiological Background of LearningAlici (Ch. 10-11)
Resources
Alıcı, T. (2018). Öğrenmenin Bilimsel Temelleri. Kaknüs Yayınları.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
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 LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100

Numerical Data

Student Success

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