INFORMATION PACKAGE / COURSE CATALOGUE
1311002056 Individual Differences
Istanbul Atlas University
Degree Programs
PSYCHOLOGY
General Information For Students
Diploma SupplementNational Qualifications
PSYCHOLOGY
Qualification Awarded Length of Program Total Credits (ECTS) Mode of Study Level of Qualification & Field of Study
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: 1311002056
Ders İsmi: Individual Differences
Ders Yarıyılı: Spring
Ders Kredileri:
Theoretical Practical Labs Credit ECTS
3 0 0 3 5
Language of instruction: TR
Ders Koşulu:
Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?: No
Other Recommended Topics for the Course:
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 Ülfet UZUNKOCA
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Ülfet UZUNKOCA
Prof. Dr. Hacer Nermin ÇELEN
Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the psychological theories and research on individual differences. By examining differences among individuals in areas such as personality, intelligence, learning styles, and emotional intelligence, it aims to help students understand these differences and appreciate diversity.
Course Content: Definition and Importance of Individual Differences
Personality Theories and Measurements
Intelligence Theories and IQ Tests
Learning Styles and Strategies
Emotional Intelligence and Social Skills
Motivation and Interests
Gender Differences and Psychology
Cultural Differences and Multiculturalism
Abilities and Talent Differences
Creativity and Innovation
Stress, Coping Styles, and Resilience
Health Psychology and Lifestyle Differences
Psychopathology and Individual Differences
Life Cycle and Developmental Differences
Assessment of Individual Differences and Applied Fields
Research Projects and Presentations

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Understanding the psychological foundations of individual differences and being able to explain these differences.
2) Having knowledge about measurement methods in areas such as personality, intelligence, and learning styles.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Assessing individual differences in emotional intelligence, social skills, and motivation.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Understanding individual differences in various cultural and social contexts and appreciating the importance of these differences.
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Grasping the role and importance of individual differences in applied fields.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Definition and Importance of Individual Differences Articles Myers, D. G. ve DeWall, C. N. (2023). Psikolojiyi keşfetmek (11. basımdan çeviri; A. N. Alçalar ve G. Bahadır, Çev. Ed.). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
2) Theories and Measurement of Personality Articles Myers, D. G. ve DeWall, C. N. (2023). Psikolojiyi keşfetmek (11. basımdan çeviri; A. N. Alçalar ve G. Bahadır, Çev. Ed.). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
3) Theories of Intelligence and IQ Tests Articles Myers, D. G. ve DeWall, C. N. (2023). Psikolojiyi keşfetmek (11. basımdan çeviri; A. N. Alçalar ve G. Bahadır, Çev. Ed.). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
4) Learning Styles and Strategies Articles Myers, D. G. ve DeWall, C. N. (2023). Psikolojiyi keşfetmek (11. basımdan çeviri; A. N. Alçalar ve G. Bahadır, Çev. Ed.). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
4) Learning Styles and Strategies Articles Myers, D. G. ve DeWall, C. N. (2023). Psikolojiyi keşfetmek (11. basımdan çeviri; A. N. Alçalar ve G. Bahadır, Çev. Ed.). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
5) Emotional Intelligence and Social Skills Articles Myers, D. G. ve DeWall, C. N. (2023). Psikolojiyi keşfetmek (11. basımdan çeviri; A. N. Alçalar ve G. Bahadır, Çev. Ed.). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
6) Motivation and Interests Articles Myers, D. G. ve DeWall, C. N. (2023). Psikolojiyi keşfetmek (11. basımdan çeviri; A. N. Alçalar ve G. Bahadır, Çev. Ed.). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
7) Quiz Articles Myers, D. G. ve DeWall, C. N. (2023). Psikolojiyi keşfetmek (11. basımdan çeviri; A. N. Alçalar ve G. Bahadır, Çev. Ed.). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
8) Midterm Articles Myers, D. G. ve DeWall, C. N. (2023). Psikolojiyi keşfetmek (11. basımdan çeviri; A. N. Alçalar ve G. Bahadır, Çev. Ed.). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
9) Abilities and Talent Differences Articles Myers, D. G. ve DeWall, C. N. (2023). Psikolojiyi keşfetmek (11. basımdan çeviri; A. N. Alçalar ve G. Bahadır, Çev. Ed.). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
10) Creativity and Innovation Articles Myers, D. G. ve DeWall, C. N. (2023). Psikolojiyi keşfetmek (11. basımdan çeviri; A. N. Alçalar ve G. Bahadır, Çev. Ed.). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
11) Stress, Coping Styles, and Resilience Articles Myers, D. G. ve DeWall, C. N. (2023). Psikolojiyi keşfetmek (11. basımdan çeviri; A. N. Alçalar ve G. Bahadır, Çev. Ed.). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
12) Health Psychology and Lifestyle Differences Articles Myers, D. G. ve DeWall, C. N. (2023). Psikolojiyi keşfetmek (11. basımdan çeviri; A. N. Alçalar ve G. Bahadır, Çev. Ed.). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
13) Psikopatoloji ve Bireysel Farklılıklar Articles Myers, D. G. ve DeWall, C. N. (2023). Psikolojiyi keşfetmek (11. basımdan çeviri; A. N. Alçalar ve G. Bahadır, Çev. Ed.). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
14) Life Cycle and Developmental Articles Myers, D. G. ve DeWall, C. N. (2023). Psikolojiyi keşfetmek (11. basımdan çeviri; A. N. Alçalar ve G. Bahadır, Çev. Ed.). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
15) Assessment of Individual Differences and Applied Fields Articles Myers, D. G. ve DeWall, C. N. (2023). Psikolojiyi keşfetmek (11. basımdan çeviri; A. N. Alçalar ve G. Bahadır, Çev. Ed.). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
16) Final Articles Myers, D. G. ve DeWall, C. N. (2023). Psikolojiyi keşfetmek (11. basımdan çeviri; A. N. Alçalar ve G. Bahadır, Çev. Ed.). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Öğretim üyesi sunumları
References: Güncel makaleler

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları

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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

Expression
Brainstorming /Six Thinking Hats
Lesson

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Assessment & Grading

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

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 16 3 48
Study Hours Out of Class 16 5 80
Quizzes 1 6 6
Midterms 1 6 6
Final 1 6 6
Total Workload 146