Program of Guidance and Psychological Counselling (English 30%)
RPSD205
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Course Code
RPSD205
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
4
Course Type
Compulsory Course
Course Level
Bachelor's Degree
Year of Study
2
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
ECTS
4
Name of Lecturer(s)
-
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, the students;
Explain the fundamental concepts, scope and functions of social psychology.
Explain the research methods of social psychology.
Explain the social perception process and attribution theories.
Explain the concept of attitude and development of attitudes.
Explain the concept of social influence and conformity.
Explain the prosocial behavior and its presentation.
Explain aggressive behaviors and development of aggressive behavior.
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Description
Course Contents
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Fundamental Concepts and History of Social Psychology
2nd Week
Research Methods in Social Psychology
3rd Week
Social Perception
4th Week
Attribution
5th Week
Attributional Biases and Misattributions
6th Week
Attitude Formation
7th Week
Changes in Attitudes
8th Week
Midterm
9th Week
Social İnfluence
10th Week
Conformity
11th Week
Obedience
12th Week
Prosocial Behaviour
13th Week
Aggression
14th Week
General Evaluation
Recommended or Required Reading
Arkonaç, A., S. (2005) Sosyal Psikoloji, İstanbul: Alfa Yayınevi.
Göksu, T. (2007) Sosyal Psikoloji, Ankara: Seçkin Yayıncılık.
Kağıtçıbaşı, Ç. (2004). Yeni İnsan ve İnsanlar. İstanbul: Evrim Yayınevi.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers
Case Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity
Percentage (%)
Mid-term
1
60
Total(%)
60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
