Psychologıcal Guidance and Counseling
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

RPDP113

Course Name:

Introduction to Psychology

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	0	2	4

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ZEYNEP HALE AKSUNA

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ZEYNEP HALE AKSUNA

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

Definition of psychology, basic concepts about psychology, approaches, perception and perception, learning, memory, personality theories

Course Content:

Definition of psychology, history of psychology, fields of psychology (social psychology, clinical psychology, educational psychology, etc.); theories of psychology (behavioral theories, cognitive theories, existential theory, etc.); biological foundations of psychology, intelligence and theories, sensation and perception, memory; personality and theories, abnormal behavior, motivation, excitement, defense mechanisms.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) to explain the concept of psychology. 2.1) Will be able to explain the basic concepts and topics in the field of psychology. 2.2) to describe the research methods of psychology.
2) to explains the basic theories of psychology.
3) to describe the concept and theories of learning.
4) to explain the concept of personality, personality theories and abnormal behavior
5) to explains defense mechanisms
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Syllbus introduction and introduction
2)	Introduction to Psychology, Psychology as a Science, Short History of Psychology
3)	Perception
4)	Learning Condition
5)	Classical Condition
6)	Operant Conditioning
7)	Memory
8)	Midterm exam
9)	Remember and forget
10)	Personality
11)	Personality
12)	Intelligence
13)	Language-Thought
14)	Motivation and Emotions
14)	Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Plotnik, R. (2014). Psikolojiye Giriş. İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları. Schultz, D., Schultz, S. E. ( 2012). Modern Psikoloji Tarihi. İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları. Hilgard, E.R.,Atkinson, R.C.( 1999). Psikolojiye Giriş,Ankara: Arkadaş Yayınları,.
References:	Plotnik, R. (2014). Psikolojiye Giriş. İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları. Schultz, D., Schultz, S. E. ( 2012). Modern Psikoloji Tarihi. İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları. Hilgard, E.R.,Atkinson, R.C.( 1999). Psikolojiye Giriş,Ankara: Arkadaş Yayınları,.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	4	5	6	7
Program Outcomes
1) P1. Being able to conduct research using the relevant scientific methodology in order to produce solutions for the problems of the field.
2) P2. Being able to acquire and use a valid foreign language in the field for accessing and sharing information verbally and in written form as well as producing information (European Language Portfolio Global Scale 1, Level B1)
3) P3. Being able to utilize relevant computer skills necessary in the field as well as information and communication technologies (European Computer Driving License, Advanced Level).
4) P4. Possessing sufficient awareness of preserving universal, local and cultural values, human and animal rights and of environmental preservation as well as understand and solve current related problems.
5) P5. Being able to identify basic developmental qualities through the awareness of primary theoretical approaches related with human development.
6) P6. Being able to accept and respect differences and diversity in delivering psychological counseling and guidance services through sensitivity towards different cultures.
7) P7. Being able to possess a knowledge of primary fields of educational sciences and to utilize the theories and concepts of psychological counseling and guidance in providing educational development.
8) P8. Being able to evaluate, implement and interpret concepts and scientific methods in the field of psychological counseling.
9) P9. Being able to build constructive, ethical and trustworthy relationship with the clients during the psychological counseling and guidance process and to utilize the appropriate approach for the needs of the clients using active listening skills.
10) P10. Being capable of initiating group psychological counseling and guidance process, continue and finalize it. Being able to possess the knowledge of group psychological counseling and guidance theories and approaches.
11) P11. Being able to understand the individuals by using techniques of individual recognition.
12) P12. Being capable of developing and evaluating psychological guidance and counseling programmes.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	P1. Being able to conduct research using the relevant scientific methodology in order to produce solutions for the problems of the field.	2
2)	P2. Being able to acquire and use a valid foreign language in the field for accessing and sharing information verbally and in written form as well as producing information (European Language Portfolio Global Scale 1, Level B1)	1
3)	P3. Being able to utilize relevant computer skills necessary in the field as well as information and communication technologies (European Computer Driving License, Advanced Level).	1
4)	P4. Possessing sufficient awareness of preserving universal, local and cultural values, human and animal rights and of environmental preservation as well as understand and solve current related problems.	2
5)	P5. Being able to identify basic developmental qualities through the awareness of primary theoretical approaches related with human development.	5
6)	P6. Being able to accept and respect differences and diversity in delivering psychological counseling and guidance services through sensitivity towards different cultures.	3
7)	P7. Being able to possess a knowledge of primary fields of educational sciences and to utilize the theories and concepts of psychological counseling and guidance in providing educational development.	3
8)	P8. Being able to evaluate, implement and interpret concepts and scientific methods in the field of psychological counseling.	1
9)	P9. Being able to build constructive, ethical and trustworthy relationship with the clients during the psychological counseling and guidance process and to utilize the appropriate approach for the needs of the clients using active listening skills.	1
10)	P10. Being capable of initiating group psychological counseling and guidance process, continue and finalize it. Being able to possess the knowledge of group psychological counseling and guidance theories and approaches.	2
11)	P11. Being able to understand the individuals by using techniques of individual recognition.	1
12)	P12. Being capable of developing and evaluating psychological guidance and counseling programmes.	3

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Reading
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 10
Midterms	1	% 35
Final	1	% 55
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 45
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 55
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	2	28
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			32