At the end of this course, the students; 1) Makes the definition of psychology. 2) Explains the study areas of psychology. 3) Comprehends the importance of psychology, its relationship with other disciplines and sub-examination areas of psychology. 4) Understands what perception, motive and sensation are. 5) Gains knowledge of personality theories and defense mechanisms.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
No
COURSE DEFINITION
The aim of the course is to teach the students the definition of psychology, the history of psychology, the fields of psychology (social psychology, clinical psychology, educational psychology, etc.), theories of psychology (behavioral theories, cognitive theories, existential theory, etc.), biological foundations of psychology, intelligence and theories, sensation and to provide information about perception, memory, personality and theories, abnormal behaviors, motivation, excitement, defense mechanisms, personality and social psychology.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Definition of Psychology, as well as information about the course content, teaching and assessment tools.
2nd Week
The importance of psychology, its relationship with other disciplines and branches of psychology
3rd Week
Research methods in psychology
4th Week
What is learning?
5th Week
Definition of Perception and Organization Principles
6th Week
Motives and emotions
7th Week
Lifetime Development
8th Week
MIDTERM
9th Week
Personality, Definition of personality, Differences in personality traits,
10th Week
Personality Theories
11th Week
Defense Mechanisms
12th Week
Behavioral Disorders
13th Week
language and communication
14th Week
Social psychology, Attitude and attitude change
15th Week
FINAL EXAMINATION
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
İnsan Davranışı (Yazar:Doğan Cüceloğlu, İstanbul, 1991) Psikolojiye Giriş (Yazar: Cliffort Morgan, Ankara, 1984)
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Practice
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
30
Assignment
1
30
Total(%)
60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
40
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
1
1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam
1
40
40
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
30
30
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
1
1
Homework
1
40
40
Total Workload
154
Total Workload / 30
5,13
ECTS Credits of the Course
5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
