The aim of this course is to introduce students to the subfields, history, theories and basic research methods of psychology at a basic level.
Course Content
This course contains; Course introduction,Psychology and Life,Biological and Evolutionary Foundations of Behavior,Sensation and Perception,Sensation and Perception,Mind, Consciousness and Alternative states,Mind, Consciousness and Alternative states,Learning and Behavior Analysis,Memory,Cognitive Processes,Cognitive Processes,Intelligence,Intelligence,An overview.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1.Will be able to discuss the basic concepts of psychology.
10, 16, 19, 9
A
1.1. Defines the basic concepts of Psychology.
1.2. Compares the basic approaches in psychology.
1.3. Defines the research fields of the Science of Psychology.
2. Will be able to define the basic concepts of learning psychology.
16, 9
A
2.1. Define conditional learning and adapts to everyday life.
2.2. Define operant learning and adapts to everyday life.
2.3. Define Model-based learning and adapts to everyday life
3. Will be able to discuss the basic concepts of developmental psychology.
13, 16, 19, 9
A
3.1. Piaget's cognitive developmental theory identifies with the period of.
3.2. Erikson's theory of psychosocial development identifies with the period.
3.3. Identifies with the period of Freud's psychosexual development theory.
3.3. Kohlberg's moral development theory identifies with the period of.
37
4. Will be able to compare personality theories.
19, 5, 9
A
4.1. Explains the theories of personality.
5. Will be able to define the basic concepts about psychological disorders.
10, 23, 9
A
5.1. Explains the types of psychological disorders.
Richard J. Gerrig (2013) Psychology and Life. Pearson New International Edition. 20th Edition. (Part 1-Page 1-19)
3
Biological and Evolutionary Foundations of Behavior
Richard J. Gerrig (2013) Psychology and Life. Pearson New International Edition. 20th Edition. (Part 3-Page 46-78)
4
Sensation and Perception
Richard J. Gerrig (2013) Psychology and Life. Pearson New International Edition. 20th Edition. (Part 4-Page 79-102)
5
Sensation and Perception
Richard J. Gerrig (2013) Psychology and Life. Pearson New International Edition. 20th Edition. (Part 4-Page 79-102)
6
Mind, Consciousness and Alternative states
Richard J. Gerrig (2013) Psychology and Life. Pearson New International Edition. 20th Edition. (Part 5 -Page 120-143)
7
Mind, Consciousness and Alternative states
Richard J. Gerrig (2013) Psychology and Life. Pearson New International Edition. 20th Edition. (Part 5 -Page 120-143)
8
Learning and Behavior Analysis
Richard J. Gerrig (2013) Psychology and Life. Pearson New International Edition. 20th Edition. (Part 6-Page 144-156)
9
Memory
Richard J. Gerrig (2013) Psychology and Life. Pearson New International Edition. 20th Edition. (Part 7-Page 173-205)
10
Cognitive Processes
Richard J. Gerrig (2013) Psychology and Life. Pearson New International Edition. 20th Edition. (Part 8-Page 206-223)
11
Cognitive Processes
Richard J. Gerrig (2013) Psychology and Life. Pearson New International Edition. 20th Edition. (Part 8-Page 206-223)
12
Intelligence
Richard J. Gerrig (2013) Psychology and Life. Pearson New International Edition. 20th Edition. (Part 9 - Page 239-259)
13
Intelligence
Richard J. Gerrig (2013) Psychology and Life. Pearson New International Edition. 20th Edition. (Part 9 - Page 239-259)
14
An overview
Resources
Richard J. G. (2013) Psychology and Life (20th ed.). Pearson New International Edition.
ISBN: 9781292034850
Presentations used in class
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Acquires knowledge of social work theory and practice fields.
2
Gains communication and professional interview skills
X
3
Obtains information about management and processes.
4
Understands professional ethics, principles and values.
5
Uses required computer software, communication technologies and a foreign language.
6
Acquires the skills of solving social problems with scientific data and evidence.
X
7
Improves skills for using the knowledge gained from different disciplines to solve complex social problems.
X
8
Able to cooperate with other disciplines and make teamwork.
X
9
Gains ability for self-development in his area to follow actual info and developments, to trace and evaluate the state of the projects for his goals.
X
10
Capable to practice social work and train different client groups.
X
11
Learns the effects of the social and cultural environment on human behavior and considers this effect in social work practice.
X
12
Able to evaluate and feed-back during planned changing process.
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
4
16
64
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
2
6
12
Midterm Exam
1
10
10
General Exam
1
12
12
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
140
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(140/30)
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
PSYCHOLOGY
-
Fall Semester
3+0
3
5
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Lect. Burcu DABAKOĞLU
Name of Lecturer(s)
Lect. Vildan DİNDAR
Assistant(s)
Aim
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the subfields, history, theories and basic research methods of psychology at a basic level.
Course Content
This course contains; Course introduction,Psychology and Life,Biological and Evolutionary Foundations of Behavior,Sensation and Perception,Sensation and Perception,Mind, Consciousness and Alternative states,Mind, Consciousness and Alternative states,Learning and Behavior Analysis,Memory,Cognitive Processes,Cognitive Processes,Intelligence,Intelligence,An overview.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1.Will be able to discuss the basic concepts of psychology.
10, 16, 19, 9
A
1.1. Defines the basic concepts of Psychology.
1.2. Compares the basic approaches in psychology.
1.3. Defines the research fields of the Science of Psychology.
2. Will be able to define the basic concepts of learning psychology.
16, 9
A
2.1. Define conditional learning and adapts to everyday life.
2.2. Define operant learning and adapts to everyday life.
2.3. Define Model-based learning and adapts to everyday life
3. Will be able to discuss the basic concepts of developmental psychology.
13, 16, 19, 9
A
3.1. Piaget's cognitive developmental theory identifies with the period of.
3.2. Erikson's theory of psychosocial development identifies with the period.
3.3. Identifies with the period of Freud's psychosexual development theory.
3.3. Kohlberg's moral development theory identifies with the period of.
37
4. Will be able to compare personality theories.
19, 5, 9
A
4.1. Explains the theories of personality.
5. Will be able to define the basic concepts about psychological disorders.
10, 23, 9
A
5.1. Explains the types of psychological disorders.
