| PSYCHOLOGY | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| PSY2005 | Social Psychology I | 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 ARZU KARAKULAK |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ARZU KARAKULAK Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BEYZA TEPE COMOGLU |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | "." |
| Course Objectives: | This course aims to provide students with an insight into the field of social psychology. By examining various issues in the field, they are expected to develop an understanding of the basic social psychological processes underlying our thinking and everyday behavior. At the end of the semester, they should have an enhanced awareness as to how we perceive ourselves and the world around us, and why we behave the way we do in particular situations. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Define social psychology and distinguish it from related fields that study human social behavior. 2. Define basic social psychological concepts such as schemas, attribution, and attitudes. 3. Describe the kinds of information that are important in forming impressions of other people. 4. Explain how the self concept influences our perception of ourselves and the social environment. 5. Explain the relationship between attitudes and behavior. 6. Explain various aspects of persuasion. 7.Explain the methods used in Social Psychology research 8. Define and contrast the concepts of conformity, compliance, and obedience. 9. Describe different factors affecting conformity and obedience. |
| This course focuses on the major topics of research in the field of social psychology. Specifically, these topics include social cognition; social perception; the self; attitudes and attitude change; prejudice; social influence. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction to the Course | |
| 2) | Introduction to Social Psychology | Read related chapter in the textbook |
| 3) | Methodology | Read related chapter in the textbook |
| 4) | Social Cognition | Read related chapter in the textbook |
| 5) | Social Perception | |
| 6) | Social Perception | Read related chapter in the textbook |
| 7) | Review | |
| 8) | The Self | Read related chapter in the textbook |
| 9) | The Need to Justify Our Actions | Read related chapter in the textbook |
| 10) | Attitudes & Attitude Change | Read related chapter in the textbook |
| 11) | Social Impact and Compliance | Read related chapter in the textbook |
| 12) | Student Presentations | |
| 13) | Student Presentations | |
| 14) | General Discussion and Review |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Taylor, S.E., Peplau, L.A., & Sears, D.O. (2006). Social psychology. New Jersey: Prentice Hall. Aronson, E., Wilson, T.D. & Akert, R. M. (2018) Social Psychology, 9th Edition Pearson. ISBN: 9780133936544 / 0133936546 |
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| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 14 | % 5 |
| Presentation | 1 | % 15 |
| Midterms | 2 | % 40 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 42 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 38 |
| Midterms | 2 | 32 |
| Final | 1 | 27 |
| Total Workload | 139 | |
| 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 | 5 |
| 4) | Familiarize with methodology and data evaluation techniques by being aware of scientific research methods (i.e. correlational, experimental, longitudinal, case study). | 3 |
| 5) | Employ ethical sensitivity while doing assessment, research or working with groups. | 2 |
| 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. | 2 |
| 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. |