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Program of Pathology Laboratory Techniques

SHMY140

BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES

Course Code
SHMY140
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. It explains behavioral sciences and related fields, and recognizes concepts related to behavior. It provides knowledge about motivation, attitude, personality, sensation, and perception regarding the causes of behavior. It also recognizes defense mechanisms.
  2. It explains the concepts of social influence, social perception, and social cognition, and provides knowledge about how impressions are formed. It recognizes schemas.
  3. They gain knowledge in health psychology and learn the reasons behind various patient behaviors. They learn about stress and how to cope with it. They recognize conflict and its causes. They learn some techniques for managing emotions.
  4. The student learns about altruistic behavior and its characteristics. They define concepts and components such as self-compassion, compassion, empathy, and sympathy. They gain some prior knowledge about abnormal patient behaviors.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course Description
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Branches of Science Related to Behavioral Sciences. Definition of the Branches of Psychology, Sociology, Social Psychology and Anthropology.
2nd Week Basic Concepts of Behavioral Sciences, Stimulus and Response Formation
3rd Week Motives and Motivation
4th Week Attitudes and Prejudice, Reflections of Stereotyped Attitudes on Behaviors
5th Week Sensation and Perception
6th Week Social Perception, Impression Formation
7th Week Personality and Self, Personality-Behavior Relationship Midterm
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Health Psychology, Causal Attributions in Patient Behavior
10th Week Principles of Empathic and Compassion-Oriented Approach and Techniques Used
11th Week Defense Mechanisms and Case Examples
12th Week Stress and Stress Management
13th Week Emotions and Emotion Management
14th Week Mental Processes in Abnormal Behavior (Recognizing Patient Behavior)
15th Week
Recommended or Required ReadingARKONAÇ, S., Sosyal Psikoloji, Alfa Yayınevi, İstanbul Psikoloji, 1998
ANADOLU ÜNİVERSİTESİ YAYINLARI, Davranış Bilimlerine Giriş, 2006.
BİLGİN, N.,Sosyal Psikolojiye Giriş. Ege Üniversitesi Edebiyat Fakültesi Yayınları: 48, İzmir. 2000
BREWER, M. B. and Crano, W. D.. Social Psychology. West Publishing Company, London. 1994
CÜCELOĞLU, D. İnsan ve Davranışı. İstanbul: Remzi Kitabevi, 1997.
EROĞLU, F., Davranış Bilimleri, Beta Yayınları, 2007.
FAW, T. ve G. S. Belkin. Child Psychology. New York: Mc Graw, Hill Com. Inc.,1989.
FELDMAN, R. S. Essentials of Understanding Psychology. New York: McGraw, Hill Com. Inc. , 1997.
FREEDMAN, J.L., DO Sears, JM Carlsmith, Sosyal Psikoloji, İmge Kitabevi, 1998.
GENÇTAN, E., Çağdaş Yaşam ve Normaldışı Davranışlar. İstanbul: Remzi Kitabevi, 1993.
GİDDENS, A., Sosyoloji, Ayraç Yayınları, 2000.
GÖKSU, T., Sosyal Psikoloji, Seçkin Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2007.
GORDON, T., EDWARDS, W.S., Doktor Hasta İşbirliği, Sistem yayıncılık, 1997
GÜNEY, S., Sosoyal Psikoloji, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, , Ankara. 2009
HOGG, M. A. and Vaughan, G.M. Social Psychology: An Introduction. Prentice Hall Harvester Wheatsheaf, London. (1995).
MORGAN, C. (1985). Psikolojiye Giriş, Çev.Ed.: S.Karakaş, Meteksan Yayınları, Ankara.
MORRİS, C. G. Understanding Psychology. Psikolojiyi Anlamak, Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayınları No:23, Ankara. 2002
MYERS, D.G. Social Psychology. New York: The McGraw Hill Companies Inc. 1996.
OKYAYUZ., Ü., Sağlık psikolojisi. Ankara, 1999
ŞAHİN, N., Sağlık Psikolojisi, Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayınları, Ankara, 1999
ŞAHİN., N, Stresle Başa Çıkma. Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayınları, 1998 Ankara
TAYLOR, S.E., Peplau, L. A. and Sears, D. O. Social Psychology. Prentice Hall, New Jersey. 2000.
USAL, A., KUŞLUVAN, Z., Davranış Bilimleri, Barış Yayınları, Fakülteler Kitabı, 2006, İzmir.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 50
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load90
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of Instruction-
Work Placement(s)No

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