LANGUAGE AND SPEECH THERAPY
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General Information about the Course

Course Code: DKT106
Course Title: Introduction to Psychology
Course Semester: 2. Semester / Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
2 0 2 3
Language of instruction: TR
Prerequisite of the course: No
Type of course: Necessary
Level of course:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Aylin İPEK TİMUR

Purpose and content of the course

Course Objectives: To introduce the basic concepts of psychology. To know scientific method and statistics, basic process and practice areas in psychology and basic psychology subjects.
Course Objective: To know the basic concepts of psychology. To know the history of psychology, the fields of psychology, the biological foundations of psychology. To understand the issues related to psychology.
Mode of Delivery: Face to face

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
  1) Explains that psychology is a branch of science that examines human and animal behavior with different theories, methods and laws. Lists the historical development of psychology from its separation from philosophy to the present
  2) Explains experimental, quantitative and qualitative methods of psychology. Distinguish dependent and independent variables in research design. List the characteristics of controlled and comparative studies.
  3) Recognizes the basic structure of the neuronal cell, shows it with figures. List the names of nerve cell groups. Sort the parts of the brain List the functions of the cerebral cortex Explain the relationship between gene and human behavior.
  4) Knows the sub-study fields of psychology and explains what kind of studies are done in which sub-field. Explain the distinction between psychologist - psychiatrist - psychological counselor.
  5) Explain the physiological basis of the sense organs. List the primary and secondary sense organs. Explains and exemplifies the concept of sensory adaptation. Explain the physiological order of the concept of sensation. Recognizes the laws of perception. Defines the illusion of perception and explains its basics.
  6) Sensing processes introduces the concepts of complex sensing processes. Lists perceptual invariants. Explain the effects of perceptual expectations on perception. Explains the perceptual dimension of development and learning.
  7) List the basic properties of memory. Short-Term Memory – Explains the functioning of Long-Term Memory. Explains the methods related to the development and expansion of memory. Introduces the concept of constructivist memory and illustrates its vital effects by relating it.
  8) Explain the concept of intelligence. List the types of intelligence. List the intelligence ranges. Lists intelligence measurement tools. Explain the factors affecting intelligence.
  9) Explain the classical conditioning theory. Can illustrate Pavlov's experiment schematically. Distinguish between conditioned – unconditioned stimulus and conditioned – unconditioned response in different experimental designs. Explain operant conditioning laws. Explain the importance of the concept of reinforcement. List the differences between classical conditioning and operant conditioning theories.
  10) Recognizes the concept of excitement, explains its importance for daily life. Lists the theories of excitement and compares their properties. List anxiety and its importance and effects in human life. Practice ways of coping with anxiety. Explain the effects and consequences of inhibition. List and exemplify conflict types.
  11) Recognizes personality theories. List the differences between personality, identity and self concepts. Lists Type A, Type B, Type C Personality disorders and introduces their features.
  12) Explain the reflections of social issues in Turkish and international cultures in the development process. List the effects of common issues such as early marriage, divorce, child neglect and abuse, family problems, midlife crisis, on individuals and society
  13) List the basics of abnormal behavior. Explain Depression and Associated Disorders. Explain Anxiety and Associated Disorders.
  14) Explain Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Related Disorders. Explain Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Related Disorders. Explains the Disorders on the Body.
Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)

Course Topics

Week Subject
Related Preparation Pekiştirme
1) The Definition of Psychology and History of Psychology
2) The Scientific Methods of Psychology
3) The Biological Esentials of Psychology
4) The Fields of Psychology
5) The Sense and Perception
6) The Consciousness
7) The Memory and Attention
8) The İntelligence
9) The Learning I
10) The Learning II
11) The Personality
12) The Emotions
13) The Abnormal Behavior I
14) The Abnormal Behavior II
References: 1. Atkinson, R. L., Smith, E. E., Nolen-Hoeksema, S., Fredrickson, B., Bem, D. J. ve Maren, S. (2012). Psikolojiye giriş.Ankara: Arkadaş Yayınevi.
2. Morris, C. G. (2007). Psikolojiyi anlamak. Ankara: TPD.
3. Mayers, DG., Dewall CN. (2015). Psikoloji. Ankara: Palme Yayıncılık
4. Cüceloğlu, D. (2019). İnsan ve Davranışı. İstanbul: Remzi Kitabevi
5. King, L. (2017). The science of psychology: an appreciative view.

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Course Teaching, Learning Methods

Q & A
Case Problem Solving/ Drama- Role/ Case Management
Laboratory
Quantitative Problem Solving
Fieldwork
Group Study / Assignment
Individual Assignment
WEB-based Learning
Internship
Practice in Field
Project Preparation
Report Writing
Seminar
Supervision
Social Activity
Occupational Activity
Occupational Trip
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment et.)
Reading
Thesis Preparation
Field Study
Student Club and Council Activities
Other
Logbook
Interview and Oral Conversation
Research
Watching a movie
Bibliography preparation
Oral, inscribed and visual knowledge production
Taking photographs
Sketching
Mapping and marking
Reading maps
Copying textures
Creating a library of materials
Presentation

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Practice Exam % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Field Study % 0
Article Critical % 0
Article Writing % 0
Module Group Study % 0
Brainstorming % 0
Role Playing + Dramatizing % 0
Out of Class Study % 0
Preliminary Work, Reinforcement % 0
Application Repetition etc. % 0
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.) % 0
Project Preparation + Presentation % 0
Report Preparation + Presentation % 0
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting % 0
Oral examination % 0
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
Report Submission % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Kanaat Notu % 0
Committee % 0
Yazma Ödev Dosyası % 0
Portfolio % 0
Take-Home Exam % 0
Logbook % 0
Discussion % 0
Participation % 0
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Calculation of Workload and ECTS Credits

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 28
Laboratory
Application
Practice Exam
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 16
Article Critical
Article Writing
Module Group Study
Brainstorming
Role Playing + Dramatizing
Out-of-Class Study (Pre-study, Reinforcement, Practice Review, etc.)
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.) 14 14
Project Preparation + Presentation
Report Preparation + Presentation
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting
Oral examination
Preparing for Midterm Exams 7 14
MIDTERM EXAM (Visa) 1 2
Preparing for the General Exam 7 14
GENERAL EXAM (Final) 1 2
Participation
Discussion
Portfolio
Take-Home Exam
Logbook
Total Workload 90
ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS ) 3