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 |
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester |
Language of instruction: | En |
Type of course: | Must Course |
Course Level: | Bachelor |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BAŞAK TÜRKÜLER AKA |
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. |
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: | 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 |
Laboratory | % 0 | |
Application | % 0 | |
Field Work | % 0 | |
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | % 0 | |
Quizzes | % 0 | |
Homework Assignments | % 0 | |
Presentation | % 0 | |
Project | % 0 | |
Seminar | % 0 | |
Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
Preliminary Jury | % 0 | |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Paper Submission | % 0 | |
Jury | % 0 | |
Bütünleme | % 0 | |
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 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Field Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 12 | 5 | 60 |
Presentations / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Homework Assignments | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Quizzes | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preliminary Jury | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Midterms | 1 | 15 | 15 |
Paper Submission | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Jury | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Final | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total Workload | 120 |
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 |