Psychology
Bachelor	Length of the Programme: 4	Number of Credits: 240	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

School/Faculty/Institute

Faculty of Econ., Admin. and Social Sciences

Course Code

PSYC 204

Course Title in English

Cognitive Psychology

Course Title in Turkish

Bilişsel Psikoloji

Language of Instruction

Type of Course

Flipped Classroom

Level of Course

Introductory

Semester

Spring

Contact Hours per Week

Lecture: 3

Recitation:

Lab:

Other:

Estimated Student Workload

144 hours per semester

Number of Credits

6 ECTS

Grading Mode

Standard Letter Grade

Pre-requisites

None

Expected Prior Knowledge

None

Co-requisites

None

Registration Restrictions

Only Undergraduate Students

Overall Educational Objective

To gain an overview of cognitive psychology, to become competent in analyzing potential cognitive factors underlying nonhuman and human behavior, to think critically on theories and research results they read later on.

Course Description

Theories and research on cognitive basis of human behavior will be visited by focusing on topics such as social learning, classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and information processing. Moreover, further theories and research on cognitive processes like attention, memory, perception, problem solving, reasoning and decision making will be included.

Course Description in Turkish

İnsan davranışının bilişsel temelleri üzerine olan teori ve araştırmalar sosyal öğrenme, klasik ve edimsel koşullanma, ve bilgi işlem gibi konu başlıklarına odaklanılarak işlenecektir. Buna ek olarak, bu konu başlıklarıyla yakından ilgili olan dikkat, bellek, algı, problem çözme, akıl yürütme ve karar verme gibi bilişsel süreçler de incelenecektir.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) analyze cognitive basis of human behavior;
2) understand experimental methodology used in studies of the mind;
3) analyze and understand the principles of learning as well as theories and empirical findings related to human cognitive processes;
4) use scientific terminology with respect to cognition and learning properly;
5) read, understand and discuss cognitive psychology papers more easily;
6) understand and discuss the critical role of cognition and learning in human and nonhuman behavior.

Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation.
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes.
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts.
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline.
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards.
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences.
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level).
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement.
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses.
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning.
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None	S Supportive	H Highly Related

	Program Outcomes and Competences	Level	Assessed by
1)	Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.	S	Exam,HW
2)	Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation.	N
3)	Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes.	S	Exam,HW
4)	Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts.	N
5)	Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline.	N
6)	Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards.	N
7)	Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences.	N
8)	Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level).	N
9)	Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.	N
10)	Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement.	S	HW
11)	Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses.	N
12)	Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning.	S	HW
13)	Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations.	N

Prepared by and Date	YALCIN AKIN DUYAN , March 2022
Course Coordinator	MEYMUNE NUR TOPÇU
Semester	Spring
Name of Instructor	Asst. Prof. Dr. MEYMUNE NUR TOPÇU

Course Contents

Week	Subject
1)	An Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
2)	Perception: Recognizing Visual and Auditory Stimuli
3)	Attention
4)	Working Memory
5)	Wrap up and first midterm
6)	Long-Term Memory
7)	Memory Strategies and Metacognition & Mental Imagery
8)	Using General Knowledge: Semantic Memory
9)	Autobiographical Memory
10)	Wrap up and second midterm
11)	Language
12)	Problem Solving and Creativity
13)	Reasoning and Decision Making
14)	Cognitive development throughout the lifespan Learning
15)	Final Examination Period
16)	Final Examination Period

Required/Recommended Readings

Matlin, M. W. (2014). Cognitive Psychology (8th Edition), International Student Version. John Wiley & Sons, Singapore.

Teaching Methods

Flipped classroom

Homework and Projects

Laboratory Work

Computer Use

Other Activities

Assessment Methods

Assessment Tools	Count	Weight
Attendance	14	% 15
Quiz(zes)	1	% 15
Midterm(s)	2	% 40
Final Examination	1	% 30
TOTAL		% 100

Course Administration

Academic dishonesty and plagiarism: YÖK Disciplinary Regulation.

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity	No/Weeks	Hours			Calculation
	No/Weeks per Semester	Preparing for the Activity	Spent in the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours	14	2	3	2	98
Quiz(zes)	1	8			8
Midterm(s)	2	8	2		20
Final Examination	1	16	2		18
Total Workload					144
Total Workload/25					5.8
ECTS					6