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| Unit | FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS |
| PSYCHOLOGY PR. | |
| Code | PSI306 |
| Name | Cognitive Psychology |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. EMİŞ HANDE HAKKOYMAZ BERBERLER |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör. EMİŞ HANDE HAKKOYMAZ BERBERLER
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
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Course Goal / Objective
Giving knowledge about theories, concepts and researches of cognitive psychology.
Course Content
: Current and classıcal research and theory concerning mental processing and mental structures. Emphasis on the processes of perceiving, learning, remembering, and thinking. The merits and limitations of studying these processes from an information-processing perspective exploring behavioral and neuropsychological paradıgms ıs emphasızed. Attention, perception, multiple memory systems, retention, recall, the role of language and reasoning will be examined.
Course Precondition
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Resources
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Distinguish the theories about cognitive processes. |
| LO02 | Defines the research methods of cognitive psychology. |
| LO03 | Evaluates the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human beings with scientific thinking. |
| LO04 | Discuss article on field of cognitive psychology. |
| LO05 | comprehends a multi-disciplinary perspective. |
| LO06 | Explains the techniques used in cognitive psychology. |
| LO07 | Associates cognitive researches with theories about cognitive processes. |
| LO08 | Explains historical development of cognitive psychology. |
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 | 3 |
| 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. | 5 |
| PLO08 | - | Explains the cognitive processes of humans and animals. | 5 |
| 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. | 4 |
| PLO12 | - | Uses knowledge of psychology to serve society and humanity on the basis of universal and national needs | 5 |
| PLO13 | - | Applies therapeutic and empathic communication skills with ethical responsibility. | 2 |
| PLO14 | - | Demonstrates a sense of responsibility as an individual and team member in solving problems related to the area. | 2 |
| PLO15 | - | Demonstrates life-long learning and research awareness. | 4 |
| PLO16 | - | Effectively shows his knowledge and skills among experts and non-specialists. | 4 |
| PLO17 | - | Use information and communication technologies effectively. | 4 |
| PLO18 | - | Applies communication skills on professional level in human relations and group works. | 3 |
| PLO19 | - | Shows awareness of events and developments on the agenda of the society and the world. | 3 |
| 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. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | How the Brain Gives Rise to the Mind. | Reading source | |
| 2 | Psychology of Perception | Reading source | |
| 3 | Theories of Attention | Reading source | |
| 4 | Representation and Knowledge in Long-Term Memory. | Reading source | |
| 5 | Encoding and Retrieval from Long-Term Memory | Reading source | |
| 6 | Working Memory | Reading source | |
| 7 | Executive Processes. | Reading source | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Review the topics discussed in the lecture notes and sources | |
| 9 | Emotion and Cognition | Reading source | |
| 10 | Decision Making. | Reading source | |
| 11 | Problem Solving and Reasoning. | Reading source | |
| 12 | Motor Cognition and Mental Simulation. | Reading source | |
| 13 | theories of Language | Reading source | |
| 14 | Language | Reading source | |
| 15 | General Overview | Reading source | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Review the topics discussed in the lecture notes and sources | |
| 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 | 100 | 20 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 20 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 80 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | 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 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||