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| Unit | FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS |
| PSYCHOLOGY PR. | |
| Code | PSI305 |
| Name | Experimental Psychology |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi NURCİHAN KİRİŞ |
| Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi NURCİHAN KİRİŞ
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Aim of the course is to introduce the basic knowledge required to evaluate psychological experiments and the basic research techniques.
Course Content
This course designed to provide students with knowledge about experimental research methods in psychology. Students will learn how to plan, conduct, and analyze their own experimental research, and how to communicate the results of their research to others.
Course Precondition
PSİ 101 Psikolojiye Giriş I ve PSİ 102 Psikolojiye Giriş II derslerini almış olmak
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Applies basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis and interpretation. |
| LO02 | Describes experimental research methods in psychology. |
| LO03 | Plans and implements all stages of an experiment. |
| LO04 | Apply ethical principles in conducting their own experiments. |
| LO05 | Discuss article on experimental psychology. |
| LO06 | Evaluates psychological subjects with a scientific point of view. |
| LO07 | Conducts basic and applied psychology research. |
| LO08 | Writes a research paper. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Explains the main concepts, questions and issues in the field and the sub-fields of psychology. | 5 |
| PLO02 | - | Explains the concepts of scientific research methods and principles. | 5 |
| PLO03 | - | Comprehends other basic sciences (eg, sociology, biology, philosophy) related to psychology, and establishes a multidisciplinary perspective. | 5 |
| PLO04 | - | Explains the development of psychology from the historical perspective | 1 |
| PLO05 | - | Applies the knowledge of psychology for the application areas | 3 |
| PLO06 | - | Explain the ethical principles and values of psychology and conducts research and application in accordance with these principles. | 5 |
| PLO07 | - | Applies critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills in techniques and methods of psychology profession. | 4 |
| PLO08 | - | Explains the cognitive processes of humans and animals. | 4 |
| PLO09 | - | Comprehends the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human with scientific thinking | 5 |
| PLO10 | - | Conducts basic and applied psychology research | 4 |
| PLO11 | - | Plans methods and techniques related to interdisciplinary teamwork and demonstrates their application skills. | 3 |
| PLO12 | - | Uses knowledge of psychology to serve society and humanity on the basis of universal and national needs | 4 |
| PLO13 | - | Applies therapeutic and empathic communication skills with ethical responsibility. | 1 |
| PLO14 | - | Demonstrates a sense of responsibility as an individual and team member in solving problems related to the area. | 3 |
| PLO15 | - | Demonstrates life-long learning and research awareness. | 4 |
| PLO16 | - | Effectively shows his knowledge and skills among experts and non-specialists. | 3 |
| PLO17 | - | Use information and communication technologies effectively. | 4 |
| PLO18 | - | Applies communication skills on professional level in human relations and group works. | 2 |
| PLO19 | - | Shows awareness of events and developments on the agenda of the society and the world. | 2 |
| PLO20 | - | Explains verbally and in writing effectively. Develops himself with the principle of lifelong development in addition to professional development, for the individual development of the scientific, social, cultural and sportive areas. Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility expressed in the Code of Ethics of The Turkish Psychological Association. Applies successfully the knowledge and skills learned in basic and applied psychology. | 1 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Experimental Psychology: Brief History | Reading source | |
| 2 | Description of Scientific Psychology | Reading source | |
| 3 | Research Techniques: Observation and Correlation | Reading source | |
| 4 | Research Techniques: Experiments | Reading source | |
| 5 | Ethics in Psychology Research | Reading source | |
| 6 | Writing Research Papers | Reading source | |
| 7 | Perception Psychology | Reading source | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Review the topics discussed in the lecture notes and sources | |
| 9 | Attention and Response Time | Reading source | |
| 10 | Conditioning and Learning | Reading source | |
| 11 | Remembering and Forgetting / Thinking and Problem Solving | Reading source | |
| 12 | Individual Differences and Development | Reading source | |
| 13 | Social Psychology | Reading source | |
| 14 | Environmental Psychology / Human Factors | Reading source | |
| 15 | Article presentation | Reading source | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading source | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Review the topics discussed in the lecture notes and sources |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 75 | 30 |
| 1. Homework | 25 | 10 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |