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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
PSY3007 Theories of Personality Fall 3 0 3 6

Basic information

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.

Learning Outcomes

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.

Course Content

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.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

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.

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

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. 4
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). 5
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).
5) To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas. 5
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. 3
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.
8) To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation. 1
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.
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. 3
12) To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts. 4