Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTRODUCTION to BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE | BUS2153250 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 4 |
| Course Program | Cuma 13:30-14:15 Cuma 14:30-15:15 Cuma 15:30-16:15 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Res.Assist. Duygu GÜNER GÜLTEKİN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Elif BAYKAL, Res.Assist. Duygu GÜNER GÜLTEKİN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | This course offers an introduction to social psychology, the scientific examination of how humans interact and influence one another. Social psychologists systematically study how social contact affects perceptions, attitudes, and behaviour. Encompassing topics like persuasion, conformity, prejudice, aggression, and attraction, this course encourages analytical observation of social interaction and understanding its psychological research. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introducing Social Psychology,Social Cognition: How We Think About the Social World,Social Perception: How We Come to Understand Other People,The Self: Understanding Ourselves in a Social Context , Cognitive Dissonance and the Need to Protect Our Self-Esteem,Attitudes and Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts and Feelings (Part 1),Attitudes and Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts and Feelings (Part 2),Conformity and Obedience: Influencing Behavior (Part 1) ,Conformity and Obedience: Influencing Behavior (Part 2),Group Processes: Influence in Social Groups,Prosocial Behavior: Why Do People Help? ,Aggression: Why Do We Hurt Other People? Can We Prevent It? ,Prejudice: Causes, Consequences, and Cures. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. will be able to explain basic sources of human behavior. | 10, 14, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 1.1 compares different approaches explaining how human behavior is shaped. | 10, 14, 16, 9 | |
| 1.2 determines sources of motivation. | 10, 14, 16, 9 | |
| 1.3 explains processes of learning and behavior modification. | 10, 14, 16, 9 | |
| 2. will be able to tell the impact of culture on human behavior. | 10, 14, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 2.1 summarizes cultural assumptions. | 10, 14, 16, 9 | |
| 2.2 differentiates cultural differences. | 10, 14, 16, 9 | |
| 2.3 demonstrates the relationship between culture and behavior. | 10, 14, 16, 9 | |
| 2.4 compares individual and social effects. | 10, 14, 16, 9 | |
| 3. will be able to detect circumstances which impact interpersonal relationships | 10, 14, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 3.1 distinguishes efficient and non-efficient communication | 10, 14, 16, 9 | |
| 3.2 differentiates conflict management strategies for use. | 10, 14, 16, 9 | |
| 3.3 explains interpersonal differences | 10, 14, 16, 9 | |
| 4. will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the major theories and research findings in social psychology. | 10, 14, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 4.1 describes the characteristics of social psychology | 10, 14, 16, 9 | |
| 4.2 contrasts social psychology with other disciplines | 10, 14, 16, 9 | |
| 4.3 discusses the major developing areas of theory and research in contemporary social psychology | 10, 14, 16, 9 | |
| 5. will be able to describe the process of social perception and the factors that influence it. | 10, 14, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 5.1 explains the processes involved in making causal attributions and discuss common errors or biases in these processes. | 10, 14, 16, 9 | |
| 5.2 explains the operation of heuristics, counterfactual thinking, and other automatic or controlled processes involved in social cognition. | 10, 14, 16, 9 |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introducing Social Psychology | Before class, complete any Revel reading, quiz, or writing assignments for Chapter 1: Introduction: Introducing Social Psychology |
| 2 | Social Cognition: How We Think About the Social World | Before class, complete any Revel reading, quiz, or writing assignments for Chapter 3: Introduction: Social Cognition: How We Think About the Social World |
| 3 | Social Perception: How We Come to Understand Other People | Before class, complete any Revel reading, quiz, or writing assignments for Chapter 4: Social Perception: How We Come to Understand Other People |
| 4 | The Self: Understanding Ourselves in a Social Context | Before class, complete any Revel reading, quiz, or writing assignments for Chapter 5: The Self: Understanding Ourselves in a Social Context |
| 5 | Cognitive Dissonance and the Need to Protect Our Self-Esteem | Before class, complete any Revel reading, quiz, or writing assignments for Chapter 6: Cognitive Dissonance and the Need to Protect Our Self-Esteem |
| 6 | Attitudes and Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts and Feelings (Part 1) | Before class, complete any Revel reading, quiz, or writing assignments for Chapter 7: Attitudes and Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts and Feelings |
| 7 | Attitudes and Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts and Feelings (Part 2) | Before class, complete any Revel reading, quiz, or writing assignments for Chapter 7: Attitudes and Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts and Feelings |
| 8 | Conformity and Obedience: Influencing Behavior (Part 1) | Before class, complete any Revel reading, quiz, or writing assignments for Chapter 8: Conformity and Obedience: Influencing Behavior |
| 10 | Conformity and Obedience: Influencing Behavior (Part 2) | Before class, complete any Revel reading, quiz, or writing assignments for Chapter 8: Conformity and Obedience: Influencing Behavior |
| 11 | Group Processes: Influence in Social Groups | Before class, complete any Revel reading, quiz, or writing assignments for Chapter 9: Group Processes: Influence in Social Groups |
| 12 | Prosocial Behavior: Why Do People Help? | Before class, complete any Revel reading, quiz, or writing assignments for Chapter 11: Prosocial Behavior: Why Do People Help? |
| 13 | Aggression: Why Do We Hurt Other People? Can We Prevent It? | Before class, complete any Revel reading, quiz, or writing assignments for Chapter 12: Aggression: Why Do We Hurt Other People? Can We Prevent It? |
| 14 | Prejudice: Causes, Consequences, and Cures | Before class, complete any Revel reading, quiz, or writing assignments for Chapter 13: Prejudice: Causes, Consequences, and Cures |
| Resources |
| Aronson, Wilson, and Sommers, "Social Psychology", Global Edition 10e, by Pearson. Lecture Notes |
| Additional Reading: 1. Social Psychology. Kenneth S. Bordens, Irwin A. Horowitz. 2nd ed. Mahwah, N.J.: Psychology Press. 2001 (ebook) 2. Exploring Social Psychology. David Myers & Jean Twenge,McGraw Hill. 2021 3. Sosyal Psikoloji : Klasik Çalışmaları Yeniden Değerlendirmek. Ed: Joanne R. Smith, S. Alexander Haslam; Translation ed: Çağatay Çoker, Göklem Tekdemir Yurtdaş, Sevim Cesur. Nobel yayıncılık. (2016) |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Defines the theoretical issues in the field of business administration | X | |||||
| 2 | Describes the necessary qualitative and quantitative methods in the field of business and management. | X | |||||
| 3 | Uses at least one computer program in the field of business and management | ||||||
| 4 | Sustains proficiency in a foreign language required for business and management. | X | |||||
| 5 | Prepares managerial investment projects and work in a team. | X | |||||
| 6 | Constantly renews himself / herself by following developments in business and management with an understanding of the importance of lifelong learning through critically evaluating the knowledge and skills that s/he has got. | X | |||||
| 7 | Uses theoretical and practical expertise in the field of business administration | X | |||||
| 8 | Follows up-to-date technology using a foreign language at least A1 level, holds verbal / written communication. | ||||||
| 9 | Adopts organizational / institutional and social ethical values. | X | |||||
| 10 | Within the framework of service responsiveness, adopts social responsibility principles and takes initiative when necessary. | X | |||||
| 11 | Uses and analyses basic facts and data in different disciplines (economics, finance, sociology, law, business) in order to conduct interdisciplinary studies. | ||||||
| 12 | Uses and Analyses the fundamental and advanced techniques in the field to enhance business performance, productivity, sustainability,innovation and research, efficiency and effectiveness. | ||||||
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 | 14 | 1 | 14 | |||
| Term Project | 14 | 2 | 28 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 1 | 6 | 6 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 120 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(120/30) | 4 | |||||
| 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 BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE | BUS2153250 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 4 |
| Course Program | Cuma 13:30-14:15 Cuma 14:30-15:15 Cuma 15:30-16:15 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Res.Assist. Duygu GÜNER GÜLTEKİN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Elif BAYKAL, Res.Assist. Duygu GÜNER GÜLTEKİN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | This course offers an introduction to social psychology, the scientific examination of how humans interact and influence one another. Social psychologists systematically study how social contact affects perceptions, attitudes, and behaviour. Encompassing topics like persuasion, conformity, prejudice, aggression, and attraction, this course encourages analytical observation of social interaction and understanding its psychological research. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introducing Social Psychology,Social Cognition: How We Think About the Social World,Social Perception: How We Come to Understand Other People,The Self: Understanding Ourselves in a Social Context , Cognitive Dissonance and the Need to Protect Our Self-Esteem,Attitudes and Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts and Feelings (Part 1),Attitudes and Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts and Feelings (Part 2),Conformity and Obedience: Influencing Behavior (Part 1) ,Conformity and Obedience: Influencing Behavior (Part 2),Group Processes: Influence in Social Groups,Prosocial Behavior: Why Do People Help? ,Aggression: Why Do We Hurt Other People? Can We Prevent It? ,Prejudice: Causes, Consequences, and Cures. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. will be able to explain basic sources of human behavior. | 10, 14, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 1.1 compares different approaches explaining how human behavior is shaped. | 10, 14, 16, 9 | |
| 1.2 determines sources of motivation. | 10, 14, 16, 9 | |
| 1.3 explains processes of learning and behavior modification. | 10, 14, 16, 9 | |
| 2. will be able to tell the impact of culture on human behavior. | 10, 14, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 2.1 summarizes cultural assumptions. | 10, 14, 16, 9 | |
| 2.2 differentiates cultural differences. | 10, 14, 16, 9 | |
| 2.3 demonstrates the relationship between culture and behavior. | 10, 14, 16, 9 | |
| 2.4 compares individual and social effects. | 10, 14, 16, 9 | |
| 3. will be able to detect circumstances which impact interpersonal relationships | 10, 14, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 3.1 distinguishes efficient and non-efficient communication | 10, 14, 16, 9 | |
| 3.2 differentiates conflict management strategies for use. | 10, 14, 16, 9 | |
| 3.3 explains interpersonal differences | 10, 14, 16, 9 | |
| 4. will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the major theories and research findings in social psychology. | 10, 14, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 4.1 describes the characteristics of social psychology | 10, 14, 16, 9 | |
| 4.2 contrasts social psychology with other disciplines | 10, 14, 16, 9 | |
| 4.3 discusses the major developing areas of theory and research in contemporary social psychology | 10, 14, 16, 9 | |
| 5. will be able to describe the process of social perception and the factors that influence it. | 10, 14, 16, 9 | A, E |
| 5.1 explains the processes involved in making causal attributions and discuss common errors or biases in these processes. | 10, 14, 16, 9 | |
| 5.2 explains the operation of heuristics, counterfactual thinking, and other automatic or controlled processes involved in social cognition. | 10, 14, 16, 9 |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introducing Social Psychology | Before class, complete any Revel reading, quiz, or writing assignments for Chapter 1: Introduction: Introducing Social Psychology |
| 2 | Social Cognition: How We Think About the Social World | Before class, complete any Revel reading, quiz, or writing assignments for Chapter 3: Introduction: Social Cognition: How We Think About the Social World |
| 3 | Social Perception: How We Come to Understand Other People | Before class, complete any Revel reading, quiz, or writing assignments for Chapter 4: Social Perception: How We Come to Understand Other People |
| 4 | The Self: Understanding Ourselves in a Social Context | Before class, complete any Revel reading, quiz, or writing assignments for Chapter 5: The Self: Understanding Ourselves in a Social Context |
| 5 | Cognitive Dissonance and the Need to Protect Our Self-Esteem | Before class, complete any Revel reading, quiz, or writing assignments for Chapter 6: Cognitive Dissonance and the Need to Protect Our Self-Esteem |
| 6 | Attitudes and Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts and Feelings (Part 1) | Before class, complete any Revel reading, quiz, or writing assignments for Chapter 7: Attitudes and Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts and Feelings |
| 7 | Attitudes and Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts and Feelings (Part 2) | Before class, complete any Revel reading, quiz, or writing assignments for Chapter 7: Attitudes and Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts and Feelings |
| 8 | Conformity and Obedience: Influencing Behavior (Part 1) | Before class, complete any Revel reading, quiz, or writing assignments for Chapter 8: Conformity and Obedience: Influencing Behavior |
| 10 | Conformity and Obedience: Influencing Behavior (Part 2) | Before class, complete any Revel reading, quiz, or writing assignments for Chapter 8: Conformity and Obedience: Influencing Behavior |
| 11 | Group Processes: Influence in Social Groups | Before class, complete any Revel reading, quiz, or writing assignments for Chapter 9: Group Processes: Influence in Social Groups |
| 12 | Prosocial Behavior: Why Do People Help? | Before class, complete any Revel reading, quiz, or writing assignments for Chapter 11: Prosocial Behavior: Why Do People Help? |
| 13 | Aggression: Why Do We Hurt Other People? Can We Prevent It? | Before class, complete any Revel reading, quiz, or writing assignments for Chapter 12: Aggression: Why Do We Hurt Other People? Can We Prevent It? |
| 14 | Prejudice: Causes, Consequences, and Cures | Before class, complete any Revel reading, quiz, or writing assignments for Chapter 13: Prejudice: Causes, Consequences, and Cures |
| Resources |
| Aronson, Wilson, and Sommers, "Social Psychology", Global Edition 10e, by Pearson. Lecture Notes |
| Additional Reading: 1. Social Psychology. Kenneth S. Bordens, Irwin A. Horowitz. 2nd ed. Mahwah, N.J.: Psychology Press. 2001 (ebook) 2. Exploring Social Psychology. David Myers & Jean Twenge,McGraw Hill. 2021 3. Sosyal Psikoloji : Klasik Çalışmaları Yeniden Değerlendirmek. Ed: Joanne R. Smith, S. Alexander Haslam; Translation ed: Çağatay Çoker, Göklem Tekdemir Yurtdaş, Sevim Cesur. Nobel yayıncılık. (2016) |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Defines the theoretical issues in the field of business administration | X | |||||
| 2 | Describes the necessary qualitative and quantitative methods in the field of business and management. | X | |||||
| 3 | Uses at least one computer program in the field of business and management | ||||||
| 4 | Sustains proficiency in a foreign language required for business and management. | X | |||||
| 5 | Prepares managerial investment projects and work in a team. | X | |||||
| 6 | Constantly renews himself / herself by following developments in business and management with an understanding of the importance of lifelong learning through critically evaluating the knowledge and skills that s/he has got. | X | |||||
| 7 | Uses theoretical and practical expertise in the field of business administration | X | |||||
| 8 | Follows up-to-date technology using a foreign language at least A1 level, holds verbal / written communication. | ||||||
| 9 | Adopts organizational / institutional and social ethical values. | X | |||||
| 10 | Within the framework of service responsiveness, adopts social responsibility principles and takes initiative when necessary. | X | |||||
| 11 | Uses and analyses basic facts and data in different disciplines (economics, finance, sociology, law, business) in order to conduct interdisciplinary studies. | ||||||
| 12 | Uses and Analyses the fundamental and advanced techniques in the field to enhance business performance, productivity, sustainability,innovation and research, efficiency and effectiveness. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |