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CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY-Fall Semester3+036
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseEnglish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorAssist.Prof. Hasan Galip BAHÇEKAPILI
Name of Lecturer(s)Assoc.Prof. Simay İKİER
Assistant(s)
AimThe 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 ContentThis 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 KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
1. The student can define the basic constructs of cognitive psychology and differentiate different constructs10, 16, 9A
2. The student acquires knowledge about the methods of data collection and basic paradigms in cognitive psychology.10, 9A
3. The student can associate processes such as perception, attention, and memory with each other.10, 9A
4. The student acquires knowledge about the behavioral and neural mechanisms behind the cognitive processes and can explain them with theories.10, 9A
5. The sudent can critically interpret research in the area of cognitive psychology.10, 9A
6. The student can associate cognitive processes with Daily life experiences.10, 9A
7. The student can associate cognitive psychology with other areas of psychology.10, 9A
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Introduction to the course
2Introduction to cognition and to methods of data collectionCh 2
3PerceptionCh 3
4AttentionCh 4
5Short-term Memory/Working MemoryCh 5
6Article Discussion-Inattentional BlindnessRead the assigned article
7Review for the midterm exam and q&a sessionCheck your class notes
8Different forms of memory testing, Acquisition/Retrieval
Ch 6
9Long Term MemoryCh 7,8
10Autobiographical Memory and Mental Time TravelCh 8
11Memory Errors/False MemoryCh 8
12Article Discussion-Emotion and False MemoryRead the assigned article
13Decision Making, Problem Solving, ReasoningCh 11, 12
14Review for the final exam and q&a sessionCheck 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
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.
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 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 Solving000
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report3824
Term Project14040
Presentation of Project / Seminar144
Quiz000
Midterm Exam12525
General Exam13030
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
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

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY-Fall Semester3+036
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseEnglish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorAssist.Prof. Hasan Galip BAHÇEKAPILI
Name of Lecturer(s)Assoc.Prof. Simay İKİER
Assistant(s)
AimThe 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 ContentThis 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 KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
1. The student can define the basic constructs of cognitive psychology and differentiate different constructs10, 16, 9A
2. The student acquires knowledge about the methods of data collection and basic paradigms in cognitive psychology.10, 9A
3. The student can associate processes such as perception, attention, and memory with each other.10, 9A
4. The student acquires knowledge about the behavioral and neural mechanisms behind the cognitive processes and can explain them with theories.10, 9A
5. The sudent can critically interpret research in the area of cognitive psychology.10, 9A
6. The student can associate cognitive processes with Daily life experiences.10, 9A
7. The student can associate cognitive psychology with other areas of psychology.10, 9A
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Introduction to the course
2Introduction to cognition and to methods of data collectionCh 2
3PerceptionCh 3
4AttentionCh 4
5Short-term Memory/Working MemoryCh 5
6Article Discussion-Inattentional BlindnessRead the assigned article
7Review for the midterm exam and q&a sessionCheck your class notes
8Different forms of memory testing, Acquisition/Retrieval
Ch 6
9Long Term MemoryCh 7,8
10Autobiographical Memory and Mental Time TravelCh 8
11Memory Errors/False MemoryCh 8
12Article Discussion-Emotion and False MemoryRead the assigned article
13Decision Making, Problem Solving, ReasoningCh 11, 12
14Review for the final exam and q&a sessionCheck 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
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.
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 LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100

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