This course aims to explore the biological and neural underpinnings of establishing and sustaining close relationships, and to enhance understanding of the ways in which repetitive behavioral patterns in interpersonal relationships are connected to the nervous system.
Regular attendance is required.
Course Content
This course contains; Basic Neuroscience,Attachment,The neural foundations of attachment,The neural foundations of attachment,Social neuroscience and attachment,Midterm,The relationship between childhood experiences and attachment,Romantic relationships,Mother-infant bonding and romantic love,Romantic relationships.
Reading that article: The Neurobiology of Human Attachments, Feldman.
5
The neural foundations of attachment
Reading that article: A Neurobiological Basis of Social Attachment
6
Social neuroscience and attachment
Reading that article: Social Neuroscience and the Attachment Process as an Undeniable Fact
7
Midterm
8
The relationship between childhood experiences and attachment
Reading that article: "The effect of secure attachment on family relationships and peer bullying in adolescents: the mediating role of positive childhood experiences"
9
Romantic relationships
10
Mother-infant bonding and romantic love
Reading that article: Romantic love evolved by co-opting mother-infant bonding
11
Romantic relationships
Reading that article: “Love” Phenomenon and Neurobiology of Love Relations
Resources
This course will not be based on a single textbook; instead, articles or lecture notes will be provided to students on a weekly basis.
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.
X
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.
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
2
4
8
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
14
3
42
Term Project
3
3
9
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
7
4
28
General Exam
7
5
35
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
14
1
14
Total Workload(Hour)
178
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(178/30)
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
CLOSE RELATIONSHIP, BRAIN and BEHAVIOUR
PSK4216922
Spring 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
Lect. Özge VURAL
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc.Prof. Erol YILDIRIM, Lect. Özge VURAL
Assistant(s)
Aim
This course aims to explore the biological and neural underpinnings of establishing and sustaining close relationships, and to enhance understanding of the ways in which repetitive behavioral patterns in interpersonal relationships are connected to the nervous system.
Regular attendance is required.
Course Content
This course contains; Basic Neuroscience,Attachment,The neural foundations of attachment,The neural foundations of attachment,Social neuroscience and attachment,Midterm,The relationship between childhood experiences and attachment,Romantic relationships,Mother-infant bonding and romantic love,Romantic relationships.
Reading that article: The Neurobiology of Human Attachments, Feldman.
5
The neural foundations of attachment
Reading that article: A Neurobiological Basis of Social Attachment
6
Social neuroscience and attachment
Reading that article: Social Neuroscience and the Attachment Process as an Undeniable Fact
7
Midterm
8
The relationship between childhood experiences and attachment
Reading that article: "The effect of secure attachment on family relationships and peer bullying in adolescents: the mediating role of positive childhood experiences"
9
Romantic relationships
10
Mother-infant bonding and romantic love
Reading that article: Romantic love evolved by co-opting mother-infant bonding
11
Romantic relationships
Reading that article: “Love” Phenomenon and Neurobiology of Love Relations
Resources
This course will not be based on a single textbook; instead, articles or lecture notes will be provided to students on a weekly basis.
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.
X
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.
X
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
