Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
• Represent the syllabus of the course
• Explain the learning objectives and requirements of the course |
: assigned reading for next class session |
2) |
• Represent health psychology and its basic concerns |
assigned reading for next class session |
3) |
• Continue to represent health psychology and its basic concerns |
assigned reading for next class session |
4) |
• Represent the theories and models of behavior and behavior change |
assigned reading for next class session
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5) |
• Represent coping and social support within the framework of health psychology |
assigned reading for next class session
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6) |
• Represent pain within the framework of health psychology |
assigned reading for next class session |
7) |
• Assess students through midterm exam |
assigned reading for next class session |
8) |
Sexual Health |
assigned reading for next class session |
9) |
• Represent how health psychology area handles food and eating issues |
: assigned reading for next class session |
10) |
• Represent how health psychology area handles alcohol drinking issues |
: assigned reading for next class session |
11) |
• Represent how health psychology area handles smoking issues |
assigned reading for next class session |
12) |
• Represent how health psychology area handles physical activity and exercise issues |
assigned reading for next class session |
13) |
• Represent how health psychology area handles environment issues |
assigned readings for the final exam |
14) |
FINAL EXAM |
FINAL EXAM |
Course Notes / Textbooks: |
• Marks, D.F., Muraay, M., Evans, B. & Estacio, E.V. (2011). Health Psychology: Theory, Research and Practice, Third Edition. London: Sage.
• Okyayuz, Ü.H. (1999). Sağlık Psikolojisi. Ankara: Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayınları.
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References: |
• Marks, D.F., Muraay, M., Evans, B. & Estacio, E.V. (2011). Health Psychology: Theory, Research and Practice, Third Edition. London: Sage.
• Okyayuz, Ü.H. (1999). Sağlık Psikolojisi. Ankara: Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayınları.
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
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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2) |
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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3) |
Graduates gain a strong background in research and practice with the methodology education they receive. |
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4) |
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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5) |
Students graduate as individuals who are able to follow and willing to contribute to the developments in the field. |
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6) |
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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