Course Objectives: |
Course Description:
This course provides an introduction to the field of traffic psychology, including the application of psychological principles to driver behavior and road safety. Students will learn about the psychological factors that contribute to traffic accidents, driver aggression, and road rage. The course will explore topics such as driver cognition, perception, decision-making, and behavior in relation to road safety.
Course Goals and Objectives:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
Identify the psychological factors that influence driver behavior and road safety
Analyze the causes of traffic accidents, driver aggression, and road rage
Understand the role of cognitive and perceptual processes in driving behavior
Develop strategies for promoting safe driving behavior and reducing driver aggression
Recognize the impact of individual differences on driving behavior
Apply knowledge of traffic psychology to improve road safety policies and interventions |
Course Content: |
Traffic psychology in Turkey and abroad, main approaches in traffic psychology, driver assesment and Vienna test system, driver behavior and personality, driver attitude and risk taking, perception and driving, interview techniques, stress and driver behavior, traffic campains |
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Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Introduction to Traffic Psychology
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Underwood, G., & Chapman, P. (2019). Traffic psychology: Theory and application (2nd ed.). Taylor & Francis. |
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Driver Cognition and Perception
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Underwood, G., & Chapman, P. (2019). Traffic psychology: Theory and application (2nd ed.). Taylor & Francis. |
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Decision-Making and Risk Perception
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Underwood, G., & Chapman, P. (2019). Traffic psychology: Theory and application (2nd ed.). Taylor & Francis. |
4) |
Driver Aggression and Road Rage
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Underwood, G., & Chapman, P. (2019). Traffic psychology: Theory and application (2nd ed.). Taylor & Francis. |
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Individual Differences in Driving Behavior
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Underwood, G., & Chapman, P. (2019). Traffic psychology: Theory and application (2nd ed.). Taylor & Francis. |
6) |
Interventions to Promote Safe Driving Behavior
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Underwood, G., & Chapman, P. (2019). Traffic psychology: Theory and application (2nd ed.). Taylor & Francis. |
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Alcohol and Drug Use in Driving Behavior
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Underwood, G., & Chapman, P. (2019). Traffic psychology: Theory and application (2nd ed.). Taylor & Francis. |
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Midterm exam |
Underwood, G., & Chapman, P. (2019). Traffic psychology: Theory and application (2nd ed.). Taylor & Francis. |
9) |
Fatigue and Drowsy Driving
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Underwood, G., & Chapman, P. (2019). Traffic psychology: Theory and application (2nd ed.). Taylor & Francis. |
10) |
The Psychology of Traffic Accidents
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Underwood, G., & Chapman, P. (2019). Traffic psychology: Theory and application (2nd ed.). Taylor & Francis. |
11) |
Applying Traffic Psychology to Road Safety Policies and Interventions
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Underwood, G., & Chapman, P. (2019). Traffic psychology: Theory and application (2nd ed.). Taylor & Francis. |
12) |
An overview |
Underwood, G., & Chapman, P. (2019). Traffic psychology: Theory and application (2nd ed.). Taylor & Francis. |
13) |
An overview |
Underwood, G., & Chapman, P. (2019). Traffic psychology: Theory and application (2nd ed.). Taylor & Francis. |
14) |
An overview |
Underwood, G., & Chapman, P. (2019). Traffic psychology: Theory and application (2nd ed.). Taylor & Francis. |
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Final exam |
Underwood, G., & Chapman, P. (2019). Traffic psychology: Theory and application (2nd ed.). Taylor & Francis. |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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Knows the basic concepts and subfields of the science of psychology. Uses the knowledge based on theoretical practice in the field of study. |
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Knows the basic research methods of the science of psychology, applies and interprets the data obtained. |
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Our graduates are aware of their competence and competencies in their studies in the field. |
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Our graduates continue their professional development by constantly following local and universal developments that will contribute to their professional life. |
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Our graduates contribute to their field by having effective communication and problem solving skills. |
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Our graduates know the ethical values of psychology science and respect differences. |
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Our graduates know the social and universal effects of the field of study and its legal consequences. |
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Our graduates are knowledgeable about other fields related to psychology. Uses this knowledge in collaborative work. |
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Follows the English literature and basic resources in the field of psychology. |
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