PSYCHOLOGY (ENGLISH)
Qualification Awarded	Program Süresi	Toplam Kredi (AKTS)	Öğretim Şekli	Yeterliliğin Düzeyi ve Öğrenme Alanı
Bachelor's (First Cycle) Degree	4	240	FULL TIME	TYÇ, TR-NQF-HE, EQF-LLL, ISCED (2011):Level 6 QF-EHEA:First Cycle TR-NQF-HE, ISCED (1997-2013): 31

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

1312002025

Ders İsmi:

Experimental Psychology

Ders Yarıyılı:

Spring

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Labs	Credit	ECTS
3	0	0	3	5

Language of instruction:

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Other Recommended Topics for the Course:

Type of course:

Department Elective

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 :

Prof. Dr. Ayşe AYÇİÇEĞİ DİNN

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:

Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of experimental psychology, including research design, statistical analysis, and the major areas of experimental psychology.

Course Content:

I. Introduction to Experimental Psychology

History of experimental psychology
Scientific method and experimental design
Ethical considerations in psychological research
II. Research Design and Statistical Analysis

Experimental design principles
Control groups and variables
Statistical analysis techniques
III. Sensation and Perception

The basics of sensory systems
Perceptual processing
Theories of perception
IV. Learning and Memory

Classical and operant conditioning
Memory processes
Cognitive processes involved in learning
V. Social Psychology

Social cognition
Attitudes and persuasion
Group dynamics
VI. Developmental Psychology

Lifespan development
Cognitive development
Social development
VII. Neuroscience

The basics of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology
The relationship between brain and behavior
Methods for studying the brain
VIII. Advanced Topics

Psychopathology and abnormal behavior
Consciousness and altered states of consciousness
Emotion and motivation

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Students will understand the basic principles of experimental psychology and be able to design and conduct their own psychological experiments.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Students will be able to describe and analyze basic sensory and perceptual processes.
Field Specific Competence
1) Students will be able to design experiments with appropriate controls and analyze experimental data using appropriate statistical techniques.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) Students will understand the principles of learning and memory and be able to design experiments to investigate these processes.
2) Students will understand social psychological principles and be able to design experiments to investigate social phenomena.
3) Students will understand the principles of developmental psychology and be able to design experiments to investigate developmental processes.

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Brief description of the course content	Maclin, M. K., & Solso, R. L. (2019). Psikolojide deneysel yönteme giriş: vaka yaklaşımı (A. Ayçiçeği Dinn, Çev.). Bilge Kültür Sanat.
2)	Overview of Psychological Research	Maclin, M. K., & Solso, R. L. (2019). Psikolojide deneysel yönteme giriş: vaka yaklaşımı (A. Ayçiçeği Dinn, Çev.). Bilge Kültür Sanat.
3)	Research Ideas and Ethical Concerns	Maclin, M. K., & Solso, R. L. (2019). Psikolojide deneysel yönteme giriş: vaka yaklaşımı (A. Ayçiçeği Dinn, Çev.). Bilge Kültür Sanat.
4)	Using Scientific Method in Psychology	Maclin, M. K., & Solso, R. L. (2019). Psikolojide deneysel yönteme giriş: vaka yaklaşımı (A. Ayçiçeği Dinn, Çev.). Bilge Kültür Sanat.
5)	Experimental Methods I	Maclin, M. K., & Solso, R. L. (2019). Psikolojide deneysel yönteme giriş: vaka yaklaşımı (A. Ayçiçeği Dinn, Çev.). Bilge Kültür Sanat.
6)	Experimental Methods II	Maclin, M. K., & Solso, R. L. (2019). Psikolojide deneysel yönteme giriş: vaka yaklaşımı (A. Ayçiçeği Dinn, Çev.). Bilge Kültür Sanat.
7)	Internal and External Validity	Maclin, M. K., & Solso, R. L. (2019). Psikolojide deneysel yönteme giriş: vaka yaklaşımı (A. Ayçiçeği Dinn, Çev.). Bilge Kültür Sanat.
8)	Mid-term	Maclin, M. K., & Solso, R. L. (2019). Psikolojide deneysel yönteme giriş: vaka yaklaşımı (A. Ayçiçeği Dinn, Çev.). Bilge Kültür Sanat.
9)	Basic Statistics	Maclin, M. K., & Solso, R. L. (2019). Psikolojide deneysel yönteme giriş: vaka yaklaşımı (A. Ayçiçeği Dinn, Çev.). Bilge Kültür Sanat.
10)	Hypothesis Testing	Maclin, M. K., & Solso, R. L. (2019). Psikolojide deneysel yönteme giriş: vaka yaklaşımı (A. Ayçiçeği Dinn, Çev.). Bilge Kültür Sanat.
11)	Two-Group Experiments	Maclin, M. K., & Solso, R. L. (2019). Psikolojide deneysel yönteme giriş: vaka yaklaşımı (A. Ayçiçeği Dinn, Çev.). Bilge Kültür Sanat.
12)	Multiple-Group Experiments	Maclin, M. K., & Solso, R. L. (2019). Psikolojide deneysel yönteme giriş: vaka yaklaşımı (A. Ayçiçeği Dinn, Çev.). Bilge Kültür Sanat.
13)	Multiple-IV Experiments	Maclin, M. K., & Solso, R. L. (2019). Psikolojide deneysel yönteme giriş: vaka yaklaşımı (A. Ayçiçeği Dinn, Çev.). Bilge Kültür Sanat.
14)	Alternative Designs	Maclin, M. K., & Solso, R. L. (2019). Psikolojide deneysel yönteme giriş: vaka yaklaşımı (A. Ayçiçeği Dinn, Çev.). Bilge Kültür Sanat.
15)	Final exam	Maclin, M. K., & Solso, R. L. (2019). Psikolojide deneysel yönteme giriş: vaka yaklaşımı (A. Ayçiçeği Dinn, Çev.). Bilge Kültür Sanat.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Maclin, M. K., & Solso, R. L. (2019). Psikolojide deneysel yönteme giriş: vaka yaklaşımı (A. Ayçiçeği Dinn, Çev.). Bilge Kültür Sanat.
References:	Maclin, M. K., & Solso, R. L. (2019). Psikolojide deneysel yönteme giriş: vaka yaklaşımı (A. Ayçiçeği Dinn, Çev.). Bilge Kültür Sanat.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) Knows the theories, different approaches and perspectives related to psychology and knows the basic concepts and terms related to psychology.
2) Knows the process of psychology becoming a science from a historical perspective, its approach to emotional, behavioral and mental processes in this process and the scientific methods used to investigate these processes.
3) Knows the working subjects and methods of the subfields of psychology and defines the duties of psychologists working in these fields.
4) To be able to deal with the human being as a biological, psychological, sociological and cultural whole and to be able to establish a relationship with related disciplines in this sense.
5) Knows the salient emphases of the major theories, approaches and perspectives of psychology (behavioral, biological, cognitive, evolutionary, humanistic, psychodynamic and sociocultural).
6) Knows the basic principles and methods of psychological assessment and gains basic interview skills.
7) Have a basic level of knowledge about commonly used measurement tools in related subfields of psychology.
8) To have the knowledge and skills required to conduct research in the field of psychology, to find a problem, to create a research design, to collect data, to determine appropriate data analysis, to interpret and report findings.
9) To have a good understanding of scientific thinking in psychology; to use critical thinking and reasoning skills.
10) Knows the ethical principles, values and practices 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 theories, different approaches and perspectives related to psychology and knows the basic concepts and terms related to psychology.
2)	Knows the process of psychology becoming a science from a historical perspective, its approach to emotional, behavioral and mental processes in this process and the scientific methods used to investigate these processes.
3)	Knows the working subjects and methods of the subfields of psychology and defines the duties of psychologists working in these fields.
4)	To be able to deal with the human being as a biological, psychological, sociological and cultural whole and to be able to establish a relationship with related disciplines in this sense.
5)	Knows the salient emphases of the major theories, approaches and perspectives of psychology (behavioral, biological, cognitive, evolutionary, humanistic, psychodynamic and sociocultural).
6)	Knows the basic principles and methods of psychological assessment and gains basic interview skills.
7)	Have a basic level of knowledge about commonly used measurement tools in related subfields of psychology.
8)	To have the knowledge and skills required to conduct research in the field of psychology, to find a problem, to create a research design, to collect data, to determine appropriate data analysis, to interpret and report findings.
9)	To have a good understanding of scientific thinking in psychology; to use critical thinking and reasoning skills.
10)	Knows the ethical principles, values and practices of psychology.

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

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