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| Unit | FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS |
| PSYCHOLOGY PR. | |
| Code | PSI427 |
| Name | Life Periods and Adaptation Problems |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. 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 |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi KADİR ÇAKIR |
| Course Instructor |
Cem SOYLU
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to examine adaptation problems that arise at different stages of life and to provide knowledge about potential solutions, as well as prevention and intervention programs.
Course Content
This course addresses psychological, emotional, and behavioral problems across infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood from a lifespan developmental perspective, with an emphasis on the scholarly literature concerning prevention and intervention programs designed for these problems.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Çakar, F. S. (2024). Yaşam Dönemleri ve Uyum Sorunları. Ankara: Pegem Publishing.
Notes
Seçer, İ. (2020). Yaşam Boyu Gelişim ve Uyum Sorunları: Psikopatolojiyi Anlamak. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. Baştemur, Ş. (2022). Yaşam Dönemleri ve Uyum Sorunları. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. Bilgin, O. ve Akçıl, S. (2020). Yaşam Dönemleri ve Uyum Sorunları. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understands the basic concepts, principles and historical development of mental health. |
| LO02 | Develops a multi-faceted perspective on the developmental characteristics of life periods and the adjustment problems. |
| LO03 | Evaluates the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human with scientific thinking. |
| LO04 | Understands the interaction of these factors with many factors affecting their adaptation in the development process |
| LO05 | Makes evaluations about coping with adaptation and behavioral problems. |
| LO06 | Explains preventive and interventionist strategies in psychological support process. |
| LO07 | Understands the ethical principles related to psychological support process. |
| LO08 | Shows awareness of lifelong development and harmony. |
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. | 2 |
| 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 | 2 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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 | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the methods and techniques of psychology in an interdisciplinary team. | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses knowledge of psychology to serve society and humanity on the basis of universal and national needs | |
| 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. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Effectively shows his knowledge and skills among experts and non-specialists. | 3 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Use information and communication technologies effectively. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Shows awareness of events and developments on the agenda of the society and the world. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility expressed in the Code of Ethics of The Turkish Psychological Association. | 1 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course introduction and syllabus review | Library and internet use | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Chapter 1: Overview of Mental Health, Adaptation and Disadaptation (p. 1-23) | Library and internet use | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Chapter 2: Theories Explaining Human Development (p. 27-67) | Library and internet use | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Chapter 3: Understanding the Nature of Adjustment and Behavior Problems (p. 71-112) | Library and internet use | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Chapter 4: Adaptation and Behavior Problems in Infancy and Early Childhood (p. 117-159) | Library and internet use | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Chapter 5: Adaptation and Behavior Problems in Primary School (p. 165-219) | Library and internet use | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Chapter 6: Self-Harm Behavior and Suicide in Adolescents (p. 226-264) | Library and internet use | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Overview | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 9 | Chapter 7: Prevention and Intervention for Adolescent Risk Behaviors (p. 265-283) | Library and internet use | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 10 | Chapter 8: University Youth and Adaptation Problems (p. 289-311) | Library and internet use | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Chapter 9: Young Adulthood and Adjustment Problems (p. 321-349) | Library and internet use | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 12 | Chapter 10: Adjustment and Psychopathology in Middle Adulthood (p. 354-382) | Library and internet use | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 13 | Bölüm 11: Orta Yetişkinlikte Stres, Başa Çıkma ve Psikolojik Sağlamlık (p. 388-414) | Library and internet use | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay, Tartışma |
| 14 | Chapter 12: Older Adulthood and Adaptation Problems (p. 420-451) | Library and internet use | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 15 | General review of the lesson, questions and answers. | Reading handouts | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Overview | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Overview | 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 | ||