| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Associate Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Makes the definition of psychology.
- Explains the study areas of psychology.
- Comprehends the importance of psychology, its relationship with other disciplines and sub-examination areas of psychology.
- Understands what perception, motive and sensation are.
- Gains knowledge of personality theories and defense mechanisms.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | No |
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| Course Description | This is a foundational course that examines the human mind and behavior through scientific methods. The course addresses fundamental topics such as learning processes, personality theories, perception, memory, and emotional states. The primary objective is to provide students with the competence to understand human nature and integrate this knowledge into their social and professional interactions. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
In addition to information about the content, process and assessment tools of the course, the definition of psychology |
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2nd Week |
The importance of psychology, its relationship with other branches of science and branches of psychology |
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3rd Week |
Research methods in psychology |
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4th Week |
What is learning? |
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5th Week |
Definition of perception and principles of organization |
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6th Week |
Motives and emotions |
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7th Week |
Development throughout life |
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8th Week |
Midterm exam |
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9th Week |
Personality, definition of personality, differences in personality traits, |
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10th Week |
Personality theories |
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11th Week |
Defense mechanisms |
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12th Week |
Behavioral disorders |
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13th Week |
Language and communication |
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14th Week |
Social psychology, attitude and attitude change |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | İnsan Davranışı (Yazar:Doğan Cüceloğlu, İstanbul, 1991)
Psikolojiye Giriş (Yazar: Cliffort Morgan, Ankara, 1984)
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
30 |
| Assignment |
1 |
30 |
| Total(%) |
|
60 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
60 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
40 |
| Total(%) |
|
100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
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| Individual or group work |
8 |
2 |
16 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
25 |
25 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
20 |
20 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Homework |
1 |
15 |
15 |
| Total Work Load | 120 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 4 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 4 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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