Course Objectives: |
The aim of this course is to discuss the mechanisms of basic mammalian motives and emotions across evolutionary, developmental, physiological, and social contexts. Within this framework, the autonomous nervous system, endocrinal system, hypothalamus, limbic system; basic motivation and emotion theories, basic mechanisms of hunger, thirst, sexual and psychosocial motives will be studied in detail. |
Course Content: |
This course is to discuss the mechanisms of basic mammalian drives and emotions in evolutionary, developmental, physiological and social contexts. In this context, the autonomic nervous system, endocrine system, hypothalamus, limbic system; It includes basic theories of motivation and emotion, basic mechanisms of hunger and thirst, sexual and psychosocial motives.
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Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
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• To introduce the course
• To introduce basic concepts
• Examining the historical perspective |
Completing required readings for the next lesson |
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• Examining the relationship between genetics, learning and motivation |
Reading for the next lesson |
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• Examining the endocrine system, limbic system, hypothalamus from a general physiological perspective. |
Reading for the next lesson |
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• Explaining basic instincts such as hunger and thirst |
Reading for the next lesson |
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• Examining reproductive and sex differences |
Reading for the next lesson |
6) |
• Addressing attachment and love |
Reading for the next lesson |
7) |
• Explaining the relationship between rejuvenation and stress |
Reading for the next lesson |
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• Examining the literature on fear and pain |
Reading for the next lesson |
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• Examining the literature on anger, hatred and aggression |
Reading for the next lesson |
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• Examining the literature on happiness, sadness, depression, hopelessness and suicide |
Reading for the next lesson |
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• Explain the factors that affect motives and emotions |
Reading for the next lesson |
12) |
• To learn instinct theories such as psychoanalytic theory, humanistic theory, impulse reduction theory |
Reading for the next lesson |
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• Explaining theories of emotion such as James-Lange theory, Connan Bard theory |
Reading for the next lesson |
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• To discuss the way the lesson is taught and the achievements with the general assessment. |
Reading for the next lesson |
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FİNAL EXAM |
ALL TOPICS OVER THE YEAR |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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Graduates acquire profound knowledge about the basic theories of psychology and gain the ability to use this equipment effectively on the field |
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With the readings and discussions included in the department courses, our students graduate as individuals who can think critically, question and express their opinion in the professional and social fields. |
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Graduates gain a strong background in research and practice with the methodology education they receive. |
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Since thirty percent of the courses are taught in English, our graduates acquire a proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English. |
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Students graduate as individuals who are able to follow and willing to contribute to the developments in the field. |
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Students will graduate with the awareness of the ethical concerns that are crucial to have while working in the field and in academia. |
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