PSYCHOLOGY
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

1311002031

Ders İsmi:

Trafik Psikolojisi

Ders Yarıyılı:

Spring

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Type of course:

Bölüm Seçmeli

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Özgecan NURYÜZ

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

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

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Understanding the psychological factors that contribute to driver behavior and road safety.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Identifying the cognitive and perceptual processes involved in driving behavior.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Analyzing the causes of traffic accidents, driver aggression, and road rage.
Field Specific Competence
1) Recognizing the impact of individual differences on driving behavior.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) Developing strategies for promoting safe driving behavior and reducing driver aggression.
2) Applying knowledge of traffic psychology

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Traffic Psychology	Underwood, G., & Chapman, P. (2019). Traffic psychology: Theory and application (2nd ed.). Taylor & Francis.
2)	Driver Cognition and Perception	Underwood, G., & Chapman, P. (2019). Traffic psychology: Theory and application (2nd ed.). Taylor & Francis.
3)	Decision-Making and Risk Perception	Underwood, G., & Chapman, P. (2019). Traffic psychology: Theory and application (2nd ed.). Taylor & Francis.
4)	Driver Aggression and Road Rage	Underwood, G., & Chapman, P. (2019). Traffic psychology: Theory and application (2nd ed.). Taylor & Francis.
5)	Individual Differences in Driving Behavior	Underwood, G., & Chapman, P. (2019). Traffic psychology: Theory and application (2nd ed.). Taylor & Francis.
6)	Interventions to Promote Safe Driving Behavior	Underwood, G., & Chapman, P. (2019). Traffic psychology: Theory and application (2nd ed.). Taylor & Francis.
7)	Alcohol and Drug Use in Driving Behavior	Underwood, G., & Chapman, P. (2019). Traffic psychology: Theory and application (2nd ed.). Taylor & Francis.
8)	Midterm exam	Underwood, G., & Chapman, P. (2019). Traffic psychology: Theory and application (2nd ed.). Taylor & Francis.
9)	Fatigue and Drowsy Driving	Underwood, G., & Chapman, P. (2019). Traffic psychology: Theory and application (2nd ed.). Taylor & Francis.
10)	The Psychology of Traffic Accidents	Underwood, G., & Chapman, P. (2019). Traffic psychology: Theory and application (2nd ed.). Taylor & Francis.
11)	Applying Traffic Psychology to Road Safety Policies and Interventions	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.
15)	Final exam	Underwood, G., & Chapman, P. (2019). Traffic psychology: Theory and application (2nd ed.). Taylor & Francis.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Textbook: Underwood, G., & Chapman, P. (2019). Traffic psychology: Theory and application (2nd ed.). Taylor & Francis.
References:	Textbook: Underwood, G., & Chapman, P. (2019). Traffic psychology: Theory and application (2nd ed.). Taylor & Francis.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	4	6	5
Program Outcomes
1) Knows the basic concepts and subfields of the science of psychology. Uses the knowledge based on theoretical practice in the field of study.
2) Knows the basic research methods of the science of psychology, applies and interprets the data obtained.
3) Our graduates are aware of their competence and competencies in their studies in the field.
4) Our graduates continue their professional development by constantly following local and universal developments that will contribute to their professional life.
5) Our graduates contribute to their field by having effective communication and problem solving skills.
6) Our graduates know the ethical values of psychology science and respect differences.
7) Our graduates know the social and universal effects of the field of study and its legal consequences.
8) Our graduates are knowledgeable about other fields related to psychology. Uses this knowledge in collaborative work.
9) Follows the English literature and basic resources in the field of psychology.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Knows the basic concepts and subfields of the science of psychology. Uses the knowledge based on theoretical practice in the field of study.
2)	Knows the basic research methods of the science of psychology, applies and interprets the data obtained.
3)	Our graduates are aware of their competence and competencies in their studies in the field.
4)	Our graduates continue their professional development by constantly following local and universal developments that will contribute to their professional life.
5)	Our graduates contribute to their field by having effective communication and problem solving skills.
6)	Our graduates know the ethical values of psychology science and respect differences.
7)	Our graduates know the social and universal effects of the field of study and its legal consequences.
8)	Our graduates are knowledgeable about other fields related to psychology. Uses this knowledge in collaborative work.
9)	Follows the English literature and basic resources in the field of psychology.

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Anlatım

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Semester Final Exam	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	15	3	45
Study Hours Out of Class	15	8	120
Midterms	1	6	6
Final	1	8	8
Total Workload			179