Program of Guidance and Psychological Counselling (English 30%)
RPSD101
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
Course Code
RPSD101
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
4
Course Type
Compulsory Course
Course Level
Bachelor's Degree
Year of Study
1
Semester
First Term (Fall)
ECTS
4
Name of Lecturer(s)
-
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, the students;
Define psychology as a positive scientific discipline,
Know current concepts and concepts of psychology
Develop scientific awareness about their personality and behavior, define personality traits and behaviors with psychology concepts and theories,
Internalize critical thinking.
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Description
Definition of psychology, history of psychology, areas of pychology (social pysychology, clinical psychology, educational psychology etc.) theories of psychology (behavioral psychology, cognitive psychology, existential psychology etc.), biological bases of psychology, intelligence and theories of intelligence, sense and perception, memory; personality and theories of personality, abnormal behaviors, motivation, excitement, defense mechanisms.
Course Contents
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Explanation of the course, its aims and objectives
2nd Week
History of Psychology, Topics, Concepts
3rd Week
Psychological Research Methods
4th Week
Psychological Theories and Areas
5th Week
Cognitive Psychology
6th Week
Social Development in Childhood
7th Week
Theories of Development
8th Week
Midterm
9th Week
Personality and Personality Theories
10th Week
Defense Mechanisms
11th Week
Motivation, Driving, Motivation and Theories
12th Week
Psychology of Abnormal Behavior Psychology
13th Week
Positive Psychology
14th Week
General evaluation
15th Week
Recommended or Required Reading
Psikoljiye Giriş. (2013). Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayını. No: 2686
Balkış Baymur, F. (2014). Genel psikoloji. İstanbul: İnkılap Kitabevi.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers
Presentation
Case Study
Other
Report Preparation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity
Percentage (%)
Mid-term
1
40
Project
1
10
Total(%)
50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
