Course Objectives: |
This course presents students with a broad introduction to the major themes of social psychology. Generally, the lectures aim to explore the many ways in which we can be influenced by other people and the social environment we live in and also to introduce students to the main theories, research, and scientists of the different areas of social psychology, including cognitive processes (e.g., social cognition, social perception, the self) and social relations between people (e.g., group processes). Aside from theoretical knowledge, the course will provide insight into a variety of areas as well as the ability to analyse and formulate societal examples. |
Course Content: |
Self- understanding, Social Cognition, Social perception, Self justification, Attitudes and attitude change, Group Processes. |
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Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Orientation- Introduction to the course- Introduction to the Social Psyhology |
Syllabus |
2) |
Methodology |
Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert (2020) Sosyal Psikoloji. 4. basım. Kaknüs Yayınları |
3) |
Social Thinking- Self understanding |
Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert (2020) Sosyal Psikoloji. 4. basım. Kaknüs Yayınları |
4) |
Social Thinking- Self- understanding |
Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert (2020) Sosyal Psikoloji. 4. basım. Kaknüs Yayınları |
5) |
Social Thinking- social cognition |
Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert (2020) Sosyal Psikoloji. 4. basım. Kaknüs Yayınları |
6) |
Social Thinking- social perception |
Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert (2020) Sosyal Psikoloji. 4. basım. Kaknüs Yayınları |
7) |
Social Thinking- social perception |
Elliot Aronson; Timothy D. Wilson; Robin M. Akert; Samuel R. Sommers (2016). Social Psychology. Ninth Edition. Pearson |
8) |
Mid-term |
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9) |
Social Thinking- self justification |
Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert (2020) Sosyal Psikoloji. 4. basım. Kaknüs Yayınları |
10) |
Social Influence- conformity |
Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert (2020) Sosyal Psikoloji. 4. basım. Kaknüs Yayınları |
11) |
Social Influence- attitudes and attitudes change |
Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert (2020) Sosyal Psikoloji. 4. basım. Kaknüs Yayınları |
12) |
Social Influence- attitudes and attitudes change |
Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert (2020) Sosyal Psikoloji. 4. basım. Kaknüs Yayınları |
13) |
Social Influence- group processes |
Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert (2020) Sosyal Psikoloji. 4. basım. Kaknüs Yayınları |
14) |
Social Influence- group processes |
Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert (2020) Sosyal Psikoloji. 4. basım. Kaknüs Yayınları |
15) |
Review |
Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert (2020) Sosyal Psikoloji. 4. basım. Kaknüs Yayınları |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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Knows the theories, different approaches and perspectives related to psychology and knows the basic concepts and terms related to psychology. |
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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. |
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Knows the working subjects and methods of the subfields of psychology and defines the duties of psychologists working in these fields. |
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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. |
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5) |
Knows the salient emphases of the major theories, approaches and perspectives of psychology (behavioral, biological, cognitive, evolutionary, humanistic, psychodynamic and sociocultural). |
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Knows the basic principles and methods of psychological assessment and gains basic interview skills. |
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Have a basic level of knowledge about commonly used measurement tools in related subfields of psychology. |
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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. |
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To have a good understanding of scientific thinking in psychology; to use critical thinking and reasoning skills. |
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10) |
Knows the ethical principles, values and practices of psychology. |
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