The goal of this introductory course is to offer certain scientific answers to fundamental questions about the following subjects: Cognition, Development, Motivation and Emotion, Sexuality and Gender, Stress and Health, Personality, Psychotherapy, and Social interaction. In addition, this course offers review and discussion of theories and methods in different areas of contemporary psychology, such as Developmental, Cognitive, Social, and Clinical psychology. Overall, Introduction to Psychology introduces students to several different areas of psychology. Psychology is made up of many different sub-disciplines and has many different approaches, but it is unified in that the ultimate goal is to understand human behaviour and mental events. In the module, students will learn about some of the most important empirical findings, theories, and the current state of research in a number of areas of psychological inquiry.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction,Social Psychology,Social Psychology,Motivation and Emotion,Motivation and Emotion,Theories of Personality,Theories of Personality,Psychological Disorders,Psychological Disorders,Psychological therapies,Psychological Therapies,Sexuality and Gender,Stress and Health,Stress and Health.
Course Learning Outcomes
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Recognize ways of pursuing questions in psychology via discussion of theory and empirical research.
10, 9
A, B, C
Describe connections between knowledge gained in psychology to everyday life.
10, 14, 9
A, B, C
Identify theoretical underpinnings of the major areas of psychology, including cognition, personality, social and environmental influences, development, psychological disorders and therapies.
14, 9
A, B, C
Explain the nature versus nurture argument and the current status of thinking regarding gene-environment interaction.
16, 9
A, B, C
Understands symptoms of psychological disorders and differentiates between them.
Ciccarelli & White, Chapter 12, Sections 9-16; Passer & Smith, Chapter 17; watch the movie 12 Angry Men (1957/1997)
4
Motivation and Emotion
Ciccarelli & White, Chapter 9
5
Motivation and Emotion
Ciccarelli & White, Chapter 9
6
Theories of Personality
Ciccarelli & White, Chapter 13, Sections 1-8
7
Theories of Personality
Ciccarelli & White, Chapter 13, Sections 9-16
8
Psychological Disorders
Ciccarelli & White, Chapter 14, Sections 1-8
9
Psychological Disorders
Ciccarelli & White, Chapter 14, Sections 9-17
10
Psychological therapies
Ciccarelli & White, Chapter 15, Sections 1-7
11
Psychological Therapies
Ciccarelli & White, Chapter 15, Sections 8-13
12
Sexuality and Gender
Ciccarelli & White, Chapter 10
13
Stress and Health
Ciccarelli & White, Chapter 11
14
Stress and Health
Ciccarelli & White, Chapter 11
Resources
Ciccarelli, S. K., & White, J. N. (2017). Psychology (5th Edition). Pearson Education Limited: Essex, UK
Passer, M. W., & Smith, R. E. (2019). Psychology: The science of mind and behaviour (4th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
http://www.brainfacts.org/about-neuroscience/brain-facts-book/
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.
X
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
X
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.
X
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.
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.
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.
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.
X
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 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
0
0
0
Term Project
14
4
56
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
30
30
General Exam
1
55
55
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
14
1
14
Total Workload(Hour)
197
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(197/30)
7
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
INTRODUCTION to PSYCHOLOGY II
PSY1223540
Spring Semester
3+0
3
7
Course Program
Cuma 10:00-10:45
Cuma 11:00-11:45
Cuma 12:00-12:45
Cumartesi 10:00-10:45
Cumartesi 11:00-11:45
Cumartesi 12:00-12:45
Pazar 10:00-10:45
Pazar 11:00-11:45
Pazar 12:00-12:45
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. Ece YALLAK
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist.Prof. Ece YALLAK
Assistant(s)
Aim
The goal of this introductory course is to offer certain scientific answers to fundamental questions about the following subjects: Cognition, Development, Motivation and Emotion, Sexuality and Gender, Stress and Health, Personality, Psychotherapy, and Social interaction. In addition, this course offers review and discussion of theories and methods in different areas of contemporary psychology, such as Developmental, Cognitive, Social, and Clinical psychology. Overall, Introduction to Psychology introduces students to several different areas of psychology. Psychology is made up of many different sub-disciplines and has many different approaches, but it is unified in that the ultimate goal is to understand human behaviour and mental events. In the module, students will learn about some of the most important empirical findings, theories, and the current state of research in a number of areas of psychological inquiry.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction,Social Psychology,Social Psychology,Motivation and Emotion,Motivation and Emotion,Theories of Personality,Theories of Personality,Psychological Disorders,Psychological Disorders,Psychological therapies,Psychological Therapies,Sexuality and Gender,Stress and Health,Stress and Health.
Course Learning Outcomes
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Recognize ways of pursuing questions in psychology via discussion of theory and empirical research.
10, 9
A, B, C
Describe connections between knowledge gained in psychology to everyday life.
10, 14, 9
A, B, C
Identify theoretical underpinnings of the major areas of psychology, including cognition, personality, social and environmental influences, development, psychological disorders and therapies.
14, 9
A, B, C
Explain the nature versus nurture argument and the current status of thinking regarding gene-environment interaction.
16, 9
A, B, C
Understands symptoms of psychological disorders and differentiates between them.
Ciccarelli & White, Chapter 12, Sections 9-16; Passer & Smith, Chapter 17; watch the movie 12 Angry Men (1957/1997)
4
Motivation and Emotion
Ciccarelli & White, Chapter 9
5
Motivation and Emotion
Ciccarelli & White, Chapter 9
6
Theories of Personality
Ciccarelli & White, Chapter 13, Sections 1-8
7
Theories of Personality
Ciccarelli & White, Chapter 13, Sections 9-16
8
Psychological Disorders
Ciccarelli & White, Chapter 14, Sections 1-8
9
Psychological Disorders
Ciccarelli & White, Chapter 14, Sections 9-17
10
Psychological therapies
Ciccarelli & White, Chapter 15, Sections 1-7
11
Psychological Therapies
Ciccarelli & White, Chapter 15, Sections 8-13
12
Sexuality and Gender
Ciccarelli & White, Chapter 10
13
Stress and Health
Ciccarelli & White, Chapter 11
14
Stress and Health
Ciccarelli & White, Chapter 11
Resources
Ciccarelli, S. K., & White, J. N. (2017). Psychology (5th Edition). Pearson Education Limited: Essex, UK
Passer, M. W., & Smith, R. E. (2019). Psychology: The science of mind and behaviour (4th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
http://www.brainfacts.org/about-neuroscience/brain-facts-book/
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.
X
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
X
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.
X
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.
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.
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.
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.
X
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
