| PSYCHOLOGY | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| PSY3007 | Theories of Personality | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 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 BAŞAK TÜRKÜLER AKA |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MİRAY AKYUNUS |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | "." |
| Course Objectives: | In this course, basic personality theories, basic concepts and propositions, perspectives on personality development and evaluation methods are discussed. Each theory is evaluated in terms of its strengths and weaknesses, taking into account the criteria for the evaluation of scientific theories. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Defines person and personality; recognize the environmental and biological variables of personality. 2. Explain the historical development of personality theories. 3. Explain scientific and methodological approaches in research on personality. 4. Understands and compares different personality theories. 5. Critically evaluate personality theories in historical and social context. 6. Discuss the causes of psychopathology from different theoretical perspectives. |
| This course includes the following topics: Personality and scientific framework, Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory, Jung's Analytical Psychology, Erikson's Psychoanalytic Ego Psychology, Adler's Individual Psychology, Erikson's Theory of Personality, Maslow's Self-Realization Theory, Rogers' Person-Oriented Theory, Cattell's Structure-Based Systems Theory, Eysenck's Biological Typology, Skinner's Operant Conditioning Theory, and Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | General Introduction | |
| 2) | Personality and The Scientific Outlook | |
| 3) | Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory / Case Discussion | |
| 4) | Jung’s Analytical Psychology / Case Discussion | |
| 5) | Erikson’s Psychoanalytic Ego Psychology / Case Discussion | |
| 6) | Adler's Theory of Personality / Case Discussion | |
| 7) | Erikson's Theory of Personality / Case Discussion | |
| 8) | Midterm | |
| 9) | Rogers’s Person-Centered Theory/ Case Discussion | |
| 10) | Maslow’s Self Actualization Position / Case Discussion | |
| 11) | Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory / Case Discussion | |
| 12) | Skinner’s Operant Reinforcement Theory / Case Discussion | |
| 13) | The Factor Analysts: Cattell and Eysenck / Case Discussion | |
| 14) | Overview |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Schultz, P. D. & Schultz, S. E. (2013). Theories of personality. Cengage Learning, (10th ed) |
| References: | Ryckman, R.M., (2012). Theories of personality (10th Ed.). Belmont: Wadsworth Publishing. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 10 | % 30 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 12 | 5 | 60 |
| Midterms | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload | 120 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Develop close interest in human mind and behavior, and attain critical thinking skills (in particular the ability to evaluate psychological theories using empirical evidence), as well as appreciating psychology as an evidence based science. | 5 |
| 2) | Gain a biopsychosocial understanding of human behavior, namely, the biological, psychological, social determinants of behavior. | 5 |
| 3) | Acquire theoretical and applied knowledge and learn about basic psychological concepts and perspectives | 3 |
| 4) | Familiarize with methodology and data evaluation techniques by being aware of scientific research methods (i.e. correlational, experimental, longitudinal, case study). | 2 |
| 5) | Employ ethical sensitivity while doing assessment, research or working with groups. | 5 |
| 6) | Familiarize with the essential perspectives of psychology (cognitive, developmental, clinical, social, behavioral, and biological). | |
| 7) | Get the opportunity and skills to evaluate qualitative and quantitative data, write reports, and present them. | 3 |
| 8) | Attain preliminary knowledge for psychological measurement and evaluation. | 4 |
| 9) | To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (e.g. sociology, history, political science, communication studies, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc) that can contribute to psychology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in understanding and interpreting of psychological process. |