The purpose of the course is to understand basic concepts of a theory and scientific outlook, to evaluate different approaches to the personality, to discuss and compare various theories through specific cases.
Course Content
This course contains; General Introduction to the Course,Personality and The Scientific Outlook,Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory / Case Discussion,Jung’s Analytical Psychology / Case Discussion,Erikson’s Psychoanalytic Ego Psychology / Case Discussion,Interpersonal Dynamics: Adler’s Individual Psychology and Horney’s Social and Cultural Psychoanalysis / Case Discussion,Maslow’s Self Actualization Position / Case Discussion,Rogers’s Person-Centered Theory/ Case Discussion,Existential Psychology,Allport’s Trait Theory/ Case Discussion,The Factor Analysts: Cattell and Eysenck / Case Discussion,Skinner’s Operant Reinforcement Theory / Case Discussion,Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory / Case Discussion,Case Discussion / General Overview.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
5.An understanding of human behavior through psychoanalytic, individual, psychosocial, interpersonal perspectives.
10, 16, 4, 9
E
1. An understanding of components of theory and scientific outlook.
10, 16, 9
A
2. An ability to consider main concepts in each theory.
10, 16, 4, 9
E
3. An ability to discuss different perspectives on personality through cases.
10, 16, 4, 9
E
4. An ability to compare various ideas on personality.
Erikson’s Psychoanalytic Ego Psychology / Case Discussion
BC5
6
Interpersonal Dynamics: Adler’s Individual Psychology and Horney’s Social and Cultural Psychoanalysis / Case Discussion
BC4
7
Maslow’s Self Actualization Position / Case Discussion
BC15
8
Rogers’s Person-Centered Theory/ Case Discussion
BC14
9
Existential Psychology
Related Book Chapter
10
Allport’s Trait Theory/ Case Discussion
BC7
11
The Factor Analysts: Cattell and Eysenck / Case Discussion
BC8
12
Skinner’s Operant Reinforcement Theory / Case Discussion
BC10
13
Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory / Case Discussion
BC13
14
Case Discussion / General Overview
Resources
Cloinger, S. (2013). Theories of personality understanding persons. 6th Edition. Pearson.
Ewen R. B. (2010). An introduction to theories of personality. 7th Edition. New York, NY: Psychology Press
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
4
56
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
1
7
7
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
2
1
2
Midterm Exam
1
20
20
General Exam
1
25
25
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
152
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(152/30)
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
THEORIES of PERSONALITY
-
Spring Semester
3+0
3
5
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. Gökçen DUYMAZ
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist.Prof. Gökçen DUYMAZ
Assistant(s)
Aim
The purpose of the course is to understand basic concepts of a theory and scientific outlook, to evaluate different approaches to the personality, to discuss and compare various theories through specific cases.
Course Content
This course contains; General Introduction to the Course,Personality and The Scientific Outlook,Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory / Case Discussion,Jung’s Analytical Psychology / Case Discussion,Erikson’s Psychoanalytic Ego Psychology / Case Discussion,Interpersonal Dynamics: Adler’s Individual Psychology and Horney’s Social and Cultural Psychoanalysis / Case Discussion,Maslow’s Self Actualization Position / Case Discussion,Rogers’s Person-Centered Theory/ Case Discussion,Existential Psychology,Allport’s Trait Theory/ Case Discussion,The Factor Analysts: Cattell and Eysenck / Case Discussion,Skinner’s Operant Reinforcement Theory / Case Discussion,Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory / Case Discussion,Case Discussion / General Overview.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
5.An understanding of human behavior through psychoanalytic, individual, psychosocial, interpersonal perspectives.
10, 16, 4, 9
E
1. An understanding of components of theory and scientific outlook.
10, 16, 9
A
2. An ability to consider main concepts in each theory.
10, 16, 4, 9
E
3. An ability to discuss different perspectives on personality through cases.
10, 16, 4, 9
E
4. An ability to compare various ideas on personality.
Erikson’s Psychoanalytic Ego Psychology / Case Discussion
BC5
6
Interpersonal Dynamics: Adler’s Individual Psychology and Horney’s Social and Cultural Psychoanalysis / Case Discussion
BC4
7
Maslow’s Self Actualization Position / Case Discussion
BC15
8
Rogers’s Person-Centered Theory/ Case Discussion
BC14
9
Existential Psychology
Related Book Chapter
10
Allport’s Trait Theory/ Case Discussion
BC7
11
The Factor Analysts: Cattell and Eysenck / Case Discussion
BC8
12
Skinner’s Operant Reinforcement Theory / Case Discussion
BC10
13
Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory / Case Discussion
BC13
14
Case Discussion / General Overview
Resources
Cloinger, S. (2013). Theories of personality understanding persons. 6th Edition. Pearson.
Ewen R. B. (2010). An introduction to theories of personality. 7th Edition. New York, NY: Psychology Press
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.
