Information Package

Program of Psychology (English)

PSY415

PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH IN DIGITAL AGE

Course Code
PSY415
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
6
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Be informed about the use of technological developments in psychology.
  2. Recognize the fields of study that require the use of technological developments in psychology by following the current literature.
  3. Monitor the application process of various methods in scientific studies and practice.
  4. Be informed about some ethical problems brought about using technology in psychology practices.
  5. Explain the points to be considered in designing a scientific study.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionWithin the scope of this course, it is aimed that the students have a detailed knowledge of the place and importance of technological developments in the science of psychology. In this course, students learn about the use of virtual reality technology in psychology, artificial intelligence, digital phenotyping, mobile phone applications, personalized psychological health applications, ecological momentary assessment methods, digital therapeutic approaches and relationships, problems with internet use, and cyberbullying.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction
2nd Week Using Qualtrics for Research
3rd Week Designing Experiments in PsychoPy I
4th Week Designing Experiments in PsychoPy II
5th Week Designing Experiments in PsychoPy III
6th Week Designing Experiments in PsychoPy IV
7th Week Designing Experiments in PsychoPy V
8th Week Conducting Research via Python I
9th Week Conducting Research via Python II
10th Week Conducting Research via Python III
11th Week Conducting Research via Python IV
12th Week Conducting Research via Python V
13th Week Tools Used in VR Research and Recent Studies
14th Week Tools Used in VR Research and Recent Studies II
15th Week General Evaluation
Recommended or Required ReadingAboujaoude, E., & Starcevic, V. (Eds.). (2015). Mental health in the digital age: Grave dangers, great promise. Oxford University Press.

Stein, D. J., Fineberg, N. A., & Chamberlain, S. R. (Eds.). (2021). Mental health in a digital world. Academic Press.

Note: The weekly article list will be shared with the students.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Project
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Practice 5 20
Project 1 30
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
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 25 25
Homework
Project 1 30 30
Performance Practice 5 4 20
Total Work Load182
Total Work Load / 30 (h)6.06
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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