PSI315 Applied Psychology

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 5. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code PSI315
Name Applied Psychology
Semester 5. 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
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. MELTEM GULER


Course Goal

The aim of this course is to examine how psychological principles and theories can be used to overcome real-life problems. Many areas of our lives and society have been influenced and changed by the often unnoticed application of psychological principles. Mental health,organizational psychology business management, education, health, product design, ergonomics, and law are just a few of the areas that have been influenced by the application of psychological principles and findings. The umbrella of applied psychology includes the areas of clinical psychology, counseling psychology, industrial and organizational psychology, occupational health psychology, human factors, forensic psychology, engineering psychology, as well as many other areas such as school psychology, sports psychology and community psychology.

Course Content

Content of this course is to describe application of psychology such as clinical, forensic or industrial work setting.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Sağlık Psikolojisi, Ogden, J. Nobel akademik Yayıncılık; Spor Psikolojisi, Karageorghis, C. Nobel Yayıncılık; Eğitim Psikolojisi Salvin, E.E. Pearson Yayınları; Adli Psikoloji, Lester, D. Nobel Yayıncılık; Introduction Applied Psychology J.G .Davey, Wiley High Education.

Notes

Introduction to applied psychology, G. Davey, John Wiley High Education.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Understands how psychological principles and theories can be used to overcome real life problems.
LO02 Able to apply multiple perspectives to psychological issues and able to integrate ideas and findings across the multiple perspectives in psychology.
LO03 Able to describe the role of the psychologist within the clinical field.
LO04 Able to describe the role of the psychologist in a job setting.
LO05 Able describe the role of the psychologist within the forensic field.
LO06 Able describe the role of the psychologist within the sport fields.
LO07 Able describe the role of the psychologist within the education fields.
LO08 Be aware of ethical principles and approval procedures.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the approaches and concepts related to the theoretical and application areas of psychology. 5
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Comprehends other basic sciences (eg, sociology, biology, philosophy) related to psychology, and establishes a multidisciplinary perspective. 5
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the development of psychology from the historical perspective 3
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Applies the knowledge of psychology for the application areas
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Applies the methods and techniques of psychology by developing scientific understanding, critical thinking, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills. 1
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Studies human cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes with scientific methods. 2
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Conducts basic and applied psychology research 2
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Applies the methods and techniques of psychology in an interdisciplinary team. 2
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Uses knowledge of psychology to serve society and humanity on the basis of universal and national needs 4
PLO10 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Demonstrates a sense of responsibility as an individual and team member in solving problems related to the area. 3
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Demonstrates life-long learning and research awareness. 5
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Effectively shows his knowledge and skills among experts and non-specialists. 4
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Use information and communication technologies effectively. 1
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Shows awareness of events and developments on the agenda of the society and the world. 4
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility expressed in the Code of Ethics of The Turkish Psychological Association.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction to applied psychology fields. Introduction to applied psychology, G. Davey, John Wiley High Education. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 Applied Clinical Psychology Introduction to applied psychology, G. Davey, John Wiley High Education. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
3 Applied Community Psychology Introduction to applied psychology, G. Davey, John Wiley High Education. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
4 Counseling Psychology Introduction to applied psychology, G. Davey, John Wiley High Education. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
5 Application in Forensic Psychology Adli Psikoloji, Lester, D., Nobel Yayıncılık Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
6 Applied Traffic Psychology Trafik Psikolojisi, Tekeş, B., Türk Psikologlar Derneği Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
7 Application in educational psychology Eğitim Psikolojisi, Slavin, E.,E., Pearson Yayınları Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Review Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Performans Değerlendirmesi
9 Criminal Psychology Suç Psikolojisi, Canter, D., Solo Unitas Yayınevi Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
10 Applied psychology in sports Spor Psikolojisi, Karageorghis, C. Nobel Yayıncılık Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
11 Applied psychology in art Sanat Terapisi: Temel Psikoloji Kuramları ile Dışavurumcu Sanatın Bütünleştirilmesi -Uygulamaya Yönelik Müdahaleler, Demir, V., Nobel Yayınevi Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
12 Health Psychology application Sağlık Psikolojisi, Ogden, J. Nobel akademik Yayıncılık Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
13 Gerontology Psychology Yaşlılık Psikolojisi, Sefa Saygılı, Türdav Yayınları Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
14 Psychology application in job setting Endüstri ve Örgüt Psikolojisine Giriş, Riggio, R. Nobel akademik yayıncılık Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
15 Environment Psychology Çevre Psikolojisi, L. Steg, Nobel akademik Yayıncılık Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
16 Term Exams Review Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Review Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


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