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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 | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ESEF ERCÜMENT YERLİKAYA |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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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 | To understand the definitions of chronological, biological, psychological, social, and subjective age. |
| LO02 | To learn about the history of scientific studies on aging. |
| LO03 | To examine the demographic characteristics of older adults in our country and around the world, based on the latest data published by the Turkish Statistical Institute and the United Nations. |
| LO04 | To explore the disciplines involved in aging research, with attention to the differences between geriatrics and gerontology. |
| LO05 | To understand the developmental processes in areas such as health, memory, emotion, intelligence, and personality in old age. |
| LO06 | To learn social interaction and social ties in old age |
| LO07 | To learn the definition of successful aging and the factors that influence it in older adulthood |
| LO08 | To learn the processes of coping with death, dying, and grief in older 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. | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends other basic sciences (eg, sociology, biology, philosophy) related to psychology, and establishes a multidisciplinary perspective. | 1 |
| 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 | 2 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the methods and techniques of psychology by developing scientific understanding, critical thinking, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Effectively shows his knowledge and skills among experts and non-specialists. | 2 |
| 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. | 2 |
| 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 | Course introduction and overview of the course structure. | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Introduction to Aging and Older Adulthood | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Theory and Method in Studying Aging and Older Adulthood | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Biological Aging and Health | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Sensation, Perception, and Attention | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Memory | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Intellectual Functioning | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Examining the resources related to the subject and preparing for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Cognition and Problem Solving in the Everyday World | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Personality and Coping | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Social Interaction and Social Ties | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Employment, Retirement, and Living Arrangements | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Mental Health, Psychopathology, and Therapy | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Successful Aging | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Coping with Death, Dying, and Bereavement | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Examining the resources related to the subject and preparing for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Examining the resources related to the subject and preparing for the exam | 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 | ||