PSYCHOLOGY | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
PSY1002 | Introduction to Psychology II | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Must Course |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BAHAR TANYAŞ |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi CANSU ORANÇ SEVİNÇLİ Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BAHAR TANYAŞ |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | "." |
Course Objectives: | This course aims to explain and give example demonstrating how psychology works as a scientific process and critically evaluating psychological theories. It is also aimed to discuss of major issues/debates in psychology. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Explain how people make attributions about behaviour (own and other people) and the fundamental attribution error, explain and give evidence for theories of ‘self-knowledge’ and ‘cognitive-dissonance’ and also give evidence for the influence of ‘social conformity’ on behaviour. Students should also be able to discuss social factors that influence ‘obedience’. 2. Explain how evolution theory explains social behaviour and give examples of specific social behaviours that may be explained using an evolutionary perspective (e.g. perceptions of attractiveness, gender differences in mate selection, facial expressions of emotion) Outline and evaluate Piaget’s stage theory of cognitive development. Discuss the question ‘What is intelligence?’, explain what makes a good IQ test and evaluate evidence relating to the influence of genetics and the environmental factors on intelligence Explain the difference between projective and objective (structured) methods of assessing personality, compare and contrast Trait, Social Cognitive and Psychoanalytic theories of personality. Describe the features of and theories about three common mental disorders Schizophrenia, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders (phobias) and explain possible causes. Explain how the mental illnesses mentioned above are commonly treated and evaluate empirical basis of treatments |
Social Behavior Development of Behavior Development Intelligence Personality Psychopathology |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Social behavior | |
2) | Social behavior | |
3) | Evolution of behavior | |
4) | Evolution of behavior | |
5) | Developmental Psychology | |
6) | Developmental Psychology | |
7) | Intelligence | |
8) | Intelligence | |
9) | Personality | |
10) | Personality | |
11) | Psychopathology | |
12) | Psychopathology | |
13) | Final | |
14) | Final |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Gleitman, Gross, Reisberg (2011). Psychology (8th edition), WW Norton |
References: | Powerpoint slides supplementing material in course book reading provided on OIS. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 1 | % 5 |
Project | 1 | % 35 |
Midterms | 1 | % 20 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 25 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 75 | |
Total | % 100 |
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 |
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. | 4 |
2) | To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior. | 5 |
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). | 4 |
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). | 4 |
5) | To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas. | 3 |
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. | 4 |
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. | 3 |
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. | 3 |
10) | To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society. | 3 |
11) | To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this. | 4 |
12) | To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts. | 4 |