GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY-II

Course Description

This course is the continuation General Psychology I (PSY101). This course provides students with the fundamental skills, contemporary approaches, and explain development, personality, social psychology and psychological disorders by major theories which will be divided into separate but specific courses in the following years. This course is designed to improve students’ knowledge about psychological topics including language and thought, motivation and emotion, gender, individual differences, personality, social psychology, stress, health and coping, psychological disorders and treatment methods such as techniques of psychotherapy which would serve as a basis for more advanced topics to be taught in the subsequent years of study.

GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY-II

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

No evaluation items have been defined.

Course outcomes

1. 01 To recognize (2) and relate (4) the basic sub-fields of psychology such as Developmental, Social or Health Psychology
2. 02 To recognize (2) the basic theories used to examine behavior such as theories of personality or theories of intelligence
3. 03 To describe (3) the relationship between normal and abnormal behavior
4. 04 To relate (4) the notions of motivation and emotion

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Ciccarelli, S. K., ve White, J. N. (2016). Psikoloji Bir Keşif Gezintisi (Çev. Şahin, D. N.). Ankara: Nobel Yayınevi.
2. 02 McGraw Hill, (2015). Aklımın Aklı: Psikoloji. 2. Baskı, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, Ankara: Türkiye.
3. 03 Hayes, N. (2011). Psikolojiyi Anlamak, Optimist Yayınları, İstanbul: Türkiye
4. 04 Gerrig, R.J., & Zimbardo, P.G. (2017). Psikoloji ve Yaşam, 19.Baskı, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, Ankara: Türkiye

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 To recognize (2)and relate (4) the basic sub-fields of psychology such as Developmental, Social or Health Psychology SOLO 3
2. L02 To recognize (2) and discuss (5) the basic theories used to examine behavior such as theories of personality or theories of intelligence SOLO 3.5
3. L03 To relate (4) and discuss (5) the relationship between normal and abnormal behavior SOLO 4.5
4. L04 To relate (4) and synthesize (5) the connections between motivation and emotion SOLO 4.5

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Demonstrate an understanding of the core subfields of psychology — including but not limited to clinical, developmental, cognitive, social, and biological/neuroscientific psychology — and their interconnections with other scientific disciplines, critically evaluating the value of a multidisciplinary approach to scientific inquiry in psychology.
2. P02 Apply scientific methods, research techniques, measurement and psychometric principles (e.g., reliability, validity, scale development/adaptation), and quantitative/statistical reasoning to investigate psychological phenomena, recognizing methodological strengths, limitations, common reasoning fallacies, and the flaws of pseudoscience.
3. P03 Employ logical, intuitive, and creative thinking to analyze psychological concepts, evaluate theories (including their historical and philosophical development), synthesize information, and solve complex problems related to cognition and behavior.
4. P04 Integrate psychological theories and findings into practical settings (e.g., business, policy, clinical/counseling contexts, and daily life), applying foundational applied skills such as interviewing, observation, and case formulation, drawing meaningful conclusions to inform individual, organizational, and societal practices.
5. P05 Describe key ethical principles in psychological research and practice, critically applying these principles to dilemmas across academic, professional, and everyday contexts.
6. P06 Recognize how individual differences (e.g., beliefs, values, backgrounds) impact behavior and relationships; use psychological knowledge to prevent or resolve intercultural and interpersonal conflicts and promote inclusive, respectful interactions.
7. P07 Exhibit self-regulation and self-awareness, demonstrating a commitment to psychological well-being, effective time management, constructive incorporation of feedback, and ongoing personal and professional development.
8. P08 Collaborate effectively in diverse teams, demonstrating responsibility, bias awareness, conflict resolution skills, and leadership in achieving collective goals.
9. P09 Communicate psychological knowledge clearly and appropriately for academic, professional, and public audiences using inclusive language, both in written and oral formats, and by accurately summarizing and presenting research findings.
10. P10 Use information and communication technologies (including AI and digital media) responsibly and effectively for research, collaboration, and the dissemination of psychological knowledge.
11. P11 Embrace lifelong learning and adaptability in response to evolving psychological knowledge and societal needs, engaging with global perspectives and demonstrating intercultural awareness.

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