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Course Description Course Name : Introduction to Psychology II Course Code : RPD112 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof. METEHAN ÇELİK Learning Outcomes of the Course : Specifies personality; recognizes theories of personality; learns about abnormal behavior and psychological approaches; specifies abnormal behaviors and diagnostic approaches; identifies bad habits; specfies personality disorders; knows methods of psychothreapy; explains social psychology Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The overall aim of the course is to give a general understanding about the basic concepts in pscyhology, and psychological research, theories and applications. Course Contents : Content of the course consists of the following topics; personality, theories of personality, abnormal behavior and psychological approaches, abnormal behaviors and diagnosis, bad habits, personality disorders, methods of psychothreapy, social psychology esc. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Specifying personality Searching, reading, reviewing sources question-answer, interactive participation, lectures. 2 Theories of personality Searching, reading, reviewing sources question-answer, interactive participation, lectures. 3 Abnormal behaviors Searching, reading, reviewing sources question-answer, interactive participation, lectures. 4 Abnormal behaviors and psychological approachess Searching, reading, reviewing sources question-answer, interactive participation, lectures. 5 Abnormal behaviors and diagnosis Searching, reading, reviewing sources question-answer, interactive participation, lectures. 6 Bad habits Searching, reading, reviewing sources question-answer, interactive participation, lectures. 7 Mid-term exam Studying for exam Writen exam 8 Personality disorders Searching, reading, reviewing sources question-answer, interactive participation, lectures. 9 Methods of psychothreapy Searching, reading, reviewing sources question-answer, interactive participation, lectures. 10 Social psychology Searching, reading, reviewing sources question-answer, interactive participation, lectures. 11 Attractiveness as an interpersonal process Searching, reading, reviewing sources question-answer, interactive participation, lectures. 12 Effects of groups Searching, reading, reviewing sources question-answer, interactive participation, lectures. 13 Liking and loving Searching, reading, reviewing sources question-answer, interactive participation, lectures. 14 Prejudices Searching, reading, reviewing sources question-answer, interactive participation, lectures. 15 Helping behavior Searching, reading, reviewing sources question-answer, interactive participation, lectures. 16/17 Final examination Studying for exam Writen exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Introduction to psychology, Rita l. Atkinson, Richard R. Atkinson, Ernest R. Hilgar; Introduction to psychology, Rod Plotnik; Understanding psychology, Charles G. Morris Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10     Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 90 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Explains basic concepts and principals of Psychological Counseling and Guidance 4 2 Explains the developmental characteristics of the individual and the factors that affect this development 5 3 Examines and evaluates problems in educational environment and in everyday life from the point of philosophy, sociology and psychology 5 4 Explains theories of personality, psychological counseling and learning 4 5 Explains career development and career choice process 4 6 Explains scientific research methods and techniques 5 7 Explains how to begin and maintain psychological counseling and guidance process 4 8 Explains psychological counseling and guidance practices appropriate for clients with different development and characteristics 4 9 Explains classroom and behavior management approaches 4 10 Formulates and evaluates psychological counseling and guidance programs 5 11 Does guidance practices appropriate for different educational levels 5 12 Acknowledges individuals with normal and abnormal characteristics 4 13 Uses helping skills effectively in psychological counseling 4 14 Takes the responsibility of his/her decisions about her/his life and career 4 15 Develops insight and is open to learning and development 5 16 Shows empathy and care towards people 5 17 Uses effective communication skills in interpersonal relationships 4 18 Acts colloboratively and cooperatively with her/his colleagues in work place 4 19 Acts appropriately with professional ethical standarts 4 20 In addition to professional development, develops himself/herself by identifying his/her needs in several areas such as science, culture, art and social in accordance with her/his ability and interest. 5 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 1 1 Total Workload: 114 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.56 ECTS Credit: 5