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| Unit | FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS |
| PSYCHOLOGY PR. | |
| Code | PSI475 |
| Name | Aging and Late Adulthood |
| 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 ESEF ERCÜMENT YERLİKAYA |
| Course Instructor |
Cem SOYLU
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The main purpose of this course is to examine the development and change processes in the physical, socioemotional, and cognitive domains that occur during the aging process.
Course Content
This course covers the definition of the aging process and the history of scientific studies on aging; the demographic characteristics of older adults in our country and around the world; the research methods used in aging studies; and the psychological, physical, and socioemotional changes that occur during the aging process. Approximately 75% of the course content will be based on the textbook, while the remaining 25% will come from research published on the subject within the last three years and discussed during the course.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Erber, T.J. (2018). Yaşlanma ve ileri yetişkinlik (3. baskı) (Çev. Ed. Uçanok, Z.). Ankara: Nobel Yayınları.
Notes
Cavanaugh, J. C. ve Blanchard-Fields, F. (2019). Adult development and aging (Eight Edition). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Thomson Learning. Whitbourne, S. K., Whitbourne, S. B. ve Konnert, C. (2015). Adult development and aging: Biopsychosocial perspectives. John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Students will be able to explain the basic concepts of different types of age (chronological, biological, psychological, social, and subjective age). |
| LO02 | Students will be able to explain the importance of the aging process in developmental psychology. |
| LO03 | Students will be able to explain the differences between the disciplines of geriatrics and gerontology. |
| LO04 | Students will be able to recognize the major research methods and statistical techniques used in older adulthood. |
| LO05 | Students will be able to explain developmental characteristics and changes in cognitive domains such as sensation, perception, attention, memory, and mental functioning in older adulthood. |
| LO06 | Students will be able to recognize mental health issues that frequently arise in older adulthood and identify types of available therapy. |
| LO07 | Students will be able to recognize the developmental pathways leading to successful aging and explain the conditions under which these pathways occur. |
| LO08 | Students will be able to gain knowledge about the phenomenon of death and explain effective coping techniques for individuals during the grieving process. |
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. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends other basic sciences (eg, sociology, biology, philosophy) related to psychology, and establishes a multidisciplinary perspective. | 2 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the development of psychology from the historical perspective | |
| 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. | 2 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Studies human cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes with scientific methods. | 4 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Demonstrates life-long learning and research awareness. | 4 |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility expressed in the Code of Ethics of The Turkish Psychological Association. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course introduction and syllabus review. | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Chapter 1: Introduction to Aging and Older Adulthood (p. 1-32) | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Chapter 2: Theory and Method in Studying Aging and Older Adulthood (p. 33-60) | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Chapter 3: Biological Aging and Health (p. 61-99) | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Chapter 4: Sensation, Perception, and Attention (p. 100-131) | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Chapter 5: Memory (p. 132-164) | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Chapter 6: Intellectual Functioning (p. 165-198) | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Overview | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Chapter 7: Cognition and Problem Solving in the Everyday World (p. 199-233) | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Chapter 8: Personality and Coping (p. 234-264) | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Chapter 9: Social Interaction and Social Ties (p. 265-297) | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Chapter 11: Mental Health, Psychopathology, and Therapy (p. 329-360) | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Chapter 14: Successful Aging (p. 254-267; 405-426) | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Chapter 12: Coping with Death, Dying, and Bereavement (p. 361-379) | Library and database search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | General Lecture Overview and Q&A Session | Reading handouts | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exam | Exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exam | Exam preparation | 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 | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 129 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,16 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||