PSY3001 Learning Theories and Behavioral PsychologyBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PSYCHOLOGYGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
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Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
PSY3001 Learning Theories and Behavioral Psychology Fall 3 0 3 5

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ITIR KAŞIKÇI
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. SİMAY İKİER
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ITIR KAŞIKÇI
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Course Objectives: This course aims to give students an introductory but comprehensive knowledge of the principles of the fundamental learning theories in psychology.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students will be able to;
- Discuss the basic principles of the fundamental learning theories in psychology
- Describe the types of research that psychologists conduct to assess human learning
- Distinguish between principles and theories of the psychology of learning that have emerged and evolved since the early 1900s.

Course Content

1. Learned vs. non learned behavior
2. Habituation
3. Classical Conditioning
4. Operant Conditioning
5. Leaning by Observation
6. Motor Skill Learning
7. Learning and Choice

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the Course
2) Introduction to Human Learning Cont'd: Principles, Research, and Theories
3) Learning and the Brain
4) Öğrenmeye İlişkin Davranışçı Görüşler: Klasik Koşullanmanın Temel İlkeleri
5) Behaviorist Views of Learning: Basic Principles of Operant Conditioning
6) 1st Midterm
7) Social-Cognitive Theory
8) Cognitive Views of Learning: Cognitivism
9) Cognitive Views of Learning: Memory and Its Components
10) Developmental Views on Learning: Cognitive-Developmental Perspectives
11) Developmental Views on Learning: Sociocultural Theory and Other Perspectives
12) 2nd Midterm
13) Complex Learning and Cognition: Transfer, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking
14) Motivation, Affect, and Their Effects

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ormrod, J. El. (8th Ed.). Human Learning. Pearson: Essex, UK.
Mazur, J. E. (8th Ed.). Learning & Behavior. Florence: Taylor and Francis.
References: The instructor will provide the reading material.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 2 % 60
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 7 98
Homework Assignments 1 0 0
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 143

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills. 3
2) To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior. 3
3) To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques). 1
4) To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies). 2
5) To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas.
6) To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization. 1
7) To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies. 3
8) To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation.
9) To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes. 2
10) To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society.
11) To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this. 2
12) To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts.