Ders Planı

CLASS 4

Lesson plan / INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY

Lesson Information

Course Credit	3.0
Course ECTS Credit	4.0
Teaching Language of Instruction	Türkçe
Level of Course	Associate's Degree, TYYÇ: Level 5, EQF-LLL: Level 5, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of Course	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery	Face-to-face
Does the course require compulsory or optional work experience?	Z
Course Coordinator
Instructor (s)	Assist. Prof. Dr. TEZCAN ZEYNEP ÖZKAN TİLKİ
Course Assistant

Purpose and Content

The aim of the course	The aim is to understand human behavior and mental processes within the framework of scientific methodology; to familiarize students with the fundamental theories of psychology, research methods, and its biological/psychological/social dimensions; and to develop analytical thinking skills.
Course Content	This course will cover the areas encompassed by psychology as an independent scientific discipline and will detail its historical development. Within this historical development, the fundamental schools of thought (Structuralism, Functionalism, Behaviorism, Psychoanalysis, Gestalt, etc.) that have emerged from philosophical origins and continue to exert influence today will be examined. Furthermore, the course will present research methods, sensation, perception, memory, learning, personality theories, lifespan development, and fundamental psychopathology topics by integrating them with the approaches of these schools of thought.

The aim of the course

The aim is to understand human behavior and mental processes within the framework of scientific methodology; to familiarize students with the fundamental theories of psychology, research methods, and its biological/psychological/social dimensions; and to develop analytical thinking skills.

Course Content

This course will cover the areas encompassed by psychology as an independent scientific discipline and will detail its historical development. Within this historical development, the fundamental schools of thought (Structuralism, Functionalism, Behaviorism, Psychoanalysis, Gestalt, etc.) that have emerged from philosophical origins and continue to exert influence today will be examined. Furthermore, the course will present research methods, sensation, perception, memory, learning, personality theories, lifespan development, and fundamental psychopathology topics by integrating them with the approaches of these schools of thought.

Learning Outcomes

They acquire fundamental, up-to-date, and practical knowledge related to their profession.
Gains knowledge about occupational health and safety, environmental awareness, and quality processes.
Keeps abreast of current developments and practices in their field and applies them effectively.
Effectively uses information technologies (software, programs, animation, etc.) related to their profession.
Possesses the ability to independently evaluate professional problems and issues using an analytical and critical approach and to propose solutions.
As a team member, takes responsibility for resolving complex and unforeseen issues encountered in applications related to their field.
Has an awareness of career management and lifelong learning.
Tracks developments in the field using a foreign language and communicates with colleagues.
Possesses social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values in the stages of collecting, implementing, and disseminating data related to the field.
Can effectively present and clearly express ideas at the level of knowledge and skills through written and oral communication.
Knows the legislation, care services, and intervention methods for disadvantaged groups in the field of social services.
Analyzes social issues affecting individuals and society and develops solutions.
Has knowledge and awareness of social work practices in Türkiye and around the world.

Weekly Course Subjects

1	Introduction to Psychology and Core Approaches
2	Historical Development of Psychology: Philosophical Influences
3	Subfields of Psychology
4	Research Methods in Psychology
5	Biological Bases of Psychologyess
6	Sensation and Perception Processes
7	Memory and Recall Processes
8	Psychology of Learning
9	Theories of Personality
10	Lifespan Development
11	Intelligence and Creativity
12	Psychopathology I: Stress, Anxiety Disorders, and OCD
13	Psychopathology II: Mood Disorders, Schizophrenia, and Related Disorders
14	Psychopathology III: Eating Disorders and Personality Disorders

Resources

Cüceloğlu, D. (2014). İnsan ve davranışı: Psikolojinin temel kavramları (27. basım). Remzi Kitabevi.
Atkinson, R. C., Atkinson, R., Smith, E. E., Bem, D. J., ve Hoeksema, S. N. (2019). Psikolojiye Giriş. Öznur, Ö. (Çev.). Ankara: Arkadaş Yayınevi.
Santrock, J. W. (2020). Yaşam boyu gelişim (G. Yüksel, Çev. Ed.). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.

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