PSI446 Attachment in Early Childhood

5 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 8. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code PSI446
Name Attachment in Early Childhood
Semester 8. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 5 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Arş.Gör.Dr. ŞÜKRAN OKUR


Course Goal

This course aims to examine the theories and research methods of attachment in early childhood.

Course Content

This course includes the basics of attachment theory, factors affecting attachment in the early childhood, research methods used in attachment studies, attachment formation in disadvantageous conditions, psychopathology in relation to attachment, and attachment intervention programs.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Lecture notes

Notes

Human Bonding: The Science of Affectional Ties ( Cindy Hazan, Mary I. Campa) - The Guilford Press


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Defines the basics of attachment theory.
LO02 Explains the differences in attachment types.
LO03 Defines the factors that affect attachment.
LO04 Explains the evolutionary and biological roots of attachment.
LO05 Interprets the role of attachment on children's development.
LO06 Explains the attachment formation across different cultures.
LO07 Defines the conditions that might be disadvantageous for attachment formation and identifies appropriate intervention programs.
LO08 Identifies the research methods in attachment studies.
LO09 Explains the association between attachment in early childhood and attachment in adulthood.


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


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Definition of the course, explanation of the schedule and course requirements Reading book chapter and article Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
2 Attachment Theory Reading book chapter and article Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
3 Attachment Theory cont. Reading book chapter and article Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
4 Child-Parent Relations and Attachment Reading book chapter and article Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
5 Biological and Evolutionary Roots Reading book chapter and article Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
6 Attachment and Child Development Reading book chapter and article Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
7 Research Methods in Attachment Reading book chapter and article Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
8 Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev
9 The Role of Culture Reading book chapter and article Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
10 Risk Factors for Attachment Reading book chapter and article Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
11 Attachment and Psychopathology Reading book chapter and article Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
12 Attachment: From Childhood to Adulthood Reading book chapter and article Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
13 Intervention Programs Reading book chapter and article Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
14 Student Presentations 1 Reading book chapter and article Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Performans Değerlendirmesi
15 Student Presentations 2 Reading book chapter and article Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Performans Değerlendirmesi
16 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams cont. 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 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12
Final Exam 1 18 18
Total Workload (Hour) 114
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,56
ECTS 5 ECTS