Introduction To Psychology
Guidance and Psychological Counseling
Faculty of Education
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction To Psychology | RPD101 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 1 | Fall | 6 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Osman Nejat AKFIRAT
Associate Prof. Dr. Zeynep AYDIN SÜNBÜL
Associate Prof. Dr. Yıldız ÖZTAN ULUSOY
Associate Prof. Dr. Gülşah TURA
Assistant Prof. Dr. Fevziye DOLUNAY CUĞ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Defines psychology.
2) Tells the sub-fields of psychology.
3) Recognizes the research methods in psychology.
4) Defines sensation and perception.
5) Explains classical conditioning.
6) Explains operant conditioning.
7) Explains social learning theory.
8) Defines intelligence and motivation.
9) Explains personality development.
10) Explains psychopathology and psycotherapies.
11) Explains consciousness.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 2 | Low | No relation | Low | Low | No relation | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | No relation | Low | |
| 3 | Low | No relation | Low | Low | No relation | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | No relation | Low | |
| 4 | Low | No relation | Low | Low | No relation | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | No relation | Low | |
| 5 | Low | No relation | Low | Low | No relation | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | No relation | Low | |
| 6 | Low | No relation | Low | Low | No relation | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | No relation | Low | |
| 7 | Low | No relation | Low | Low | No relation | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | No relation | Low | |
| 8 | Low | No relation | Low | Low | No relation | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | No relation | Low | |
| 9 | Low | No relation | Low | Low | No relation | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | No relation | Low | |
| 10 | Low | No relation | Low | Low | No relation | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | No relation | Low | |
| 11 | Low | No relation | Low | Low | No relation | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | No relation | Low | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
This course covers psychology, sub-fields of psychology, research methods in psychology, sensation and perception, classical conditioning, operant conditioning, social and learning theory, intelligence, motivation, personality development, consciousness and psychopathology.
Weekly Schedule
1) The definition and history of psychology2) Sub-fields of psychology
3) Research methods in psychology
4) Sensation and Perception
5) Classical conditioning
6) Classical conditioning
7) Operant conditioning
8) Operant conditioning
9) Social learning theory
10) Social Learning Theory
11) Intelligence
12) Motivation
13) Personality Development - Freud
14) Personality Development - Erikson
15) Psychopathology
16) Consciousness
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Atkinson-Hilgard (2012), Psikolojiye Giriş / 14. Baskı, Arkadaş Yayınları
2- Plotnik, R. (2009). Psikolojiye Giriş. İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları
3- Gerrig, R.J. & Zimbardo, P.G. (2013). Psikoloji ve Yaşam. Ankara: Nobel.
4- SK Ciccarellli, JN White, 2016, Psikoloji: Bir Keşif Gezintisi, Nobel Yayıncılık
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
60% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
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Total | 100% | |||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required