The aim of this course is to present theoretical and methodological information about autobiographical memory in the context of real research problems. During the course, the concept of autobiographical memory, research methods, remembering and forgetting, the distribution of memories throughout life, language and culture, involuntary recall, imagination perspective, mental travel in time, recollection of memories, the relationship between attachment and recall, autobiographical memory and psychopathology, personal and social memory aspects will be considered.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction to the course,Basic Concepts: Mental time travel, separation of episodic and semantic memory, autobiographical memory,Methodological Approaches,Recall Patterns of Autobiographical Memories (Lifetime recall),Functions of Autobiographical Memory,
Memory Reconfiguration and Memory Errors,Reading and Discussion,MIDTERM EXAM,Language, Culture, Social Context and Autobiographical Memory,Visual Imagery and Perspective,Metacognition,Episodic Future Thinking,Autobiographical Memory and Psychopathology,How We Remember Social Events / Reading and Discussion.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Explains basic memory theories and models.
10, 16, 9
A
Distinguishes similarities and differences between the basic concepts of memory.
10, 16, 9
A
Establishes the relationships between memory and other basic subjects of psychology.
10, 16, 9
A
Categorizes memory according to its basic functions.
10, 16, 9
A
Relates memory concepts and theories to daily life.
Basic Concepts: Mental time travel, separation of episodic and semantic memory, autobiographical memory
Lecture notes
3
Methodological Approaches
Hayatı Hatırlamak: Otobiyografik Belleğe Bilimsel Yaklaşımlar. Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları
4
Recall Patterns of Autobiographical Memories (Lifetime recall)
Hayatı Hatırlamak: Otobiyografik Belleğe Bilimsel Yaklaşımlar. Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları
5
Functions of Autobiographical Memory
Hayatı Hatırlamak: Otobiyografik Belleğe Bilimsel Yaklaşımlar. Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları
6
Memory Reconfiguration and Memory Errors
Hayatı Hatırlamak: Otobiyografik Belleğe Bilimsel Yaklaşımlar. Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları
7
Reading and Discussion
The article to be read will be shared by the lecturer before the lesson.
8
MIDTERM EXAM
9
Language, Culture, Social Context and Autobiographical Memory
Hayatı Hatırlamak: Otobiyografik Belleğe Bilimsel Yaklaşımlar. Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları
10
Visual Imagery and Perspective
Hayatı Hatırlamak: Otobiyografik Belleğe Bilimsel Yaklaşımlar. Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları
11
Metacognition
Hayatı Hatırlamak: Otobiyografik Belleğe Bilimsel Yaklaşımlar. Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları
12
Episodic Future Thinking
Hayatı Hatırlamak: Otobiyografik Belleğe Bilimsel Yaklaşımlar. Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları
13
Autobiographical Memory and Psychopathology
Hayatı Hatırlamak: Otobiyografik Belleğe Bilimsel Yaklaşımlar. Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları
14
How We Remember Social Events / Reading and Discussion
Hayatı Hatırlamak: Otobiyografik Belleğe Bilimsel Yaklaşımlar. Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları
Resources
Hayatı Hatırlamak: Otobiyografik Belleğe Bilimsel Yaklaşımlar. Derleyenler: Sami Gülgöz, Berivan Ece, Sezin Öner. İstanbul: Koç Üniversitesi 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
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
SELECTED TOPICS in COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
-
Fall Semester
3+0
3
6
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Elective
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. Zeynep TEMEL
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc.Prof. Aysu MUTLUTÜRK
Assistant(s)
Aim
The aim of this course is to present theoretical and methodological information about autobiographical memory in the context of real research problems. During the course, the concept of autobiographical memory, research methods, remembering and forgetting, the distribution of memories throughout life, language and culture, involuntary recall, imagination perspective, mental travel in time, recollection of memories, the relationship between attachment and recall, autobiographical memory and psychopathology, personal and social memory aspects will be considered.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction to the course,Basic Concepts: Mental time travel, separation of episodic and semantic memory, autobiographical memory,Methodological Approaches,Recall Patterns of Autobiographical Memories (Lifetime recall),Functions of Autobiographical Memory,
Memory Reconfiguration and Memory Errors,Reading and Discussion,MIDTERM EXAM,Language, Culture, Social Context and Autobiographical Memory,Visual Imagery and Perspective,Metacognition,Episodic Future Thinking,Autobiographical Memory and Psychopathology,How We Remember Social Events / Reading and Discussion.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Explains basic memory theories and models.
10, 16, 9
A
Distinguishes similarities and differences between the basic concepts of memory.
10, 16, 9
A
Establishes the relationships between memory and other basic subjects of psychology.
10, 16, 9
A
Categorizes memory according to its basic functions.
10, 16, 9
A
Relates memory concepts and theories to daily life.
Basic Concepts: Mental time travel, separation of episodic and semantic memory, autobiographical memory
Lecture notes
3
Methodological Approaches
Hayatı Hatırlamak: Otobiyografik Belleğe Bilimsel Yaklaşımlar. Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları
4
Recall Patterns of Autobiographical Memories (Lifetime recall)
Hayatı Hatırlamak: Otobiyografik Belleğe Bilimsel Yaklaşımlar. Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları
5
Functions of Autobiographical Memory
Hayatı Hatırlamak: Otobiyografik Belleğe Bilimsel Yaklaşımlar. Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları
6
Memory Reconfiguration and Memory Errors
Hayatı Hatırlamak: Otobiyografik Belleğe Bilimsel Yaklaşımlar. Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları
7
Reading and Discussion
The article to be read will be shared by the lecturer before the lesson.
8
MIDTERM EXAM
9
Language, Culture, Social Context and Autobiographical Memory
Hayatı Hatırlamak: Otobiyografik Belleğe Bilimsel Yaklaşımlar. Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları
10
Visual Imagery and Perspective
Hayatı Hatırlamak: Otobiyografik Belleğe Bilimsel Yaklaşımlar. Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları
11
Metacognition
Hayatı Hatırlamak: Otobiyografik Belleğe Bilimsel Yaklaşımlar. Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları
12
Episodic Future Thinking
Hayatı Hatırlamak: Otobiyografik Belleğe Bilimsel Yaklaşımlar. Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları
13
Autobiographical Memory and Psychopathology
Hayatı Hatırlamak: Otobiyografik Belleğe Bilimsel Yaklaşımlar. Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları
14
How We Remember Social Events / Reading and Discussion
Hayatı Hatırlamak: Otobiyografik Belleğe Bilimsel Yaklaşımlar. Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları
Resources
Hayatı Hatırlamak: Otobiyografik Belleğe Bilimsel Yaklaşımlar. Derleyenler: Sami Gülgöz, Berivan Ece, Sezin Öner. İstanbul: Koç Üniversitesi 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.
