The main objective is to enable students to learn about the life cycle of intimate (i.e. romantic) relationships, from initial attraction and relationship initiation to relationship growth and maintenance and, in some cases, dissolution.
Course Content
This course contains; The Nature of Intimate Relationships,Theories, Concepts, and Human Nature,Attachment Approaches,Interdependence Approaches,Relationship Initiation,Relationship Commitment,Relationship Maintenance,Social Context and Dyadic Relationships,Mate Selection,Love,Relationship Dissolution,Communication and Interaction,Relationship Violence,Review.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Students define the basic concepts related to romantic relationships.
16, 9
A, E
2. Students explain the theories about romantic relationships.
16, 9
A, E
3. Students discuss the current scientific literature on close relationships.
10, 5, 9
A, E
4. Students critically examine research on intimate relationships.
Regan, P. (2011). Close Relationships (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203834749
Overall, N. C., & Simpson, J. A. (2015). Attachment and dyadic regulation processes.
Current Opinions in Psychology, 1, 61-66.
Agnew, C. R. (2014). Relational consequences of personal goal pursuits. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 106, 927-940.
McNulty, J. K., Baker, L. R. & Olson, M. A. (2014). Implicit self-evaluations predict
changes in implicit partner evaluations. Psychological Science, 25, 1649-1657.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Verbalizes the meanings of terms and concepts that are used in the Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
2
Verbalizes the basic concepts, principles, and techniques of theories in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance.
X
3
Compares different theories in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance and lists the strenghts and weaknesses of each theory.
X
4
Uses necessary intervention techniques in accordance with the education taken about the possible problems or issues that can be faced when working in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance.
X
5
When faced with a problem in the profession, he /she analyzes and solves it with scientific methods.
X
6
When faced with a problem in the profession, he/she solves it by oneself.
X
7
Has the knowledge and skills required by the profession and make necessary interventions by distinguishing his/her own tasks and responsibilities from the ones that are not in the scope of the his/her profession.
X
8
Follows the developments about the profession and has the principle of lifelong learning.
X
9
Holds consultation with his/her colleagues when needed in the process of resolving a problem about the profession.
X
10
When faced with a problem, he/she formulates it in a written form or verbally.
X
11
Has a sense of social responsibility and uses his/her field knowledge and skills for the solutions of problems in his/her surroundings.
X
12
Knows at least B1 level of English to follow the international scientific developments in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
13
Knows basic consepts in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
14
Applies basic skills in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
15
Uses psychological measurement tools in accordance with their purpose and ethical principles.
X
16
Makes scientific research in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance by selecting appropriate research methods.
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
1
28
28
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
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
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
40
40
General Exam
1
40
40
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
108
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(108/30)
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
CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS PSYCHOLOGY
-
Spring Semester
2+0
2
4
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Elective
Course Coordinator
Assoc.Prof. Asude ÖZDEMİR
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc.Prof. Asude ÖZDEMİR
Assistant(s)
Aim
The main objective is to enable students to learn about the life cycle of intimate (i.e. romantic) relationships, from initial attraction and relationship initiation to relationship growth and maintenance and, in some cases, dissolution.
Course Content
This course contains; The Nature of Intimate Relationships,Theories, Concepts, and Human Nature,Attachment Approaches,Interdependence Approaches,Relationship Initiation,Relationship Commitment,Relationship Maintenance,Social Context and Dyadic Relationships,Mate Selection,Love,Relationship Dissolution,Communication and Interaction,Relationship Violence,Review.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Students define the basic concepts related to romantic relationships.
16, 9
A, E
2. Students explain the theories about romantic relationships.
16, 9
A, E
3. Students discuss the current scientific literature on close relationships.
10, 5, 9
A, E
4. Students critically examine research on intimate relationships.
Regan, P. (2011). Close Relationships (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203834749
Overall, N. C., & Simpson, J. A. (2015). Attachment and dyadic regulation processes.
Current Opinions in Psychology, 1, 61-66.
Agnew, C. R. (2014). Relational consequences of personal goal pursuits. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 106, 927-940.
McNulty, J. K., Baker, L. R. & Olson, M. A. (2014). Implicit self-evaluations predict
changes in implicit partner evaluations. Psychological Science, 25, 1649-1657.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Verbalizes the meanings of terms and concepts that are used in the Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
2
Verbalizes the basic concepts, principles, and techniques of theories in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance.
X
3
Compares different theories in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance and lists the strenghts and weaknesses of each theory.
X
4
Uses necessary intervention techniques in accordance with the education taken about the possible problems or issues that can be faced when working in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance.
X
5
When faced with a problem in the profession, he /she analyzes and solves it with scientific methods.
X
6
When faced with a problem in the profession, he/she solves it by oneself.
X
7
Has the knowledge and skills required by the profession and make necessary interventions by distinguishing his/her own tasks and responsibilities from the ones that are not in the scope of the his/her profession.
X
8
Follows the developments about the profession and has the principle of lifelong learning.
X
9
Holds consultation with his/her colleagues when needed in the process of resolving a problem about the profession.
X
10
When faced with a problem, he/she formulates it in a written form or verbally.
X
11
Has a sense of social responsibility and uses his/her field knowledge and skills for the solutions of problems in his/her surroundings.
X
12
Knows at least B1 level of English to follow the international scientific developments in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
13
Knows basic consepts in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
14
Applies basic skills in Psychological Counseling and Guidance field.
X
15
Uses psychological measurement tools in accordance with their purpose and ethical principles.
X
16
Makes scientific research in the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance by selecting appropriate research methods.
