ISTINYE UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
PSK5007 Advanced Cognitive Psychology and Human Behavior
Istinye University
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Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: PSK5007
Course Name: Advanced Cognitive Psychology and Human Behavior
Semester: Spring
Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
8
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Master TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Second Cycle EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. EMRE ÜNVER
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Emre Ünver
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: This course is designed to introduce students to advanced topics in cognitive psychology and the fundamental theories of human behavior. Students will discuss and critique various theoretical frameworks for understanding complex cognitive processes, problem-solving strategies, decision-making processes, and the workings of the human mind. They will also evaluate the implications of cognitive neuroscience research on human behavior.
Course Content: This course is designed to cover advanced topics in cognitive psychology. The focus will be on cognitive processes (attention, memory, language), problem solving and decision-making mechanisms, conscious and subconscious processes, and the effects of cognitive neuroscience research on human behavior. Students will analyze and critique theoretical frameworks and develop discussion and research skills that will contribute to current cognitive psychology literature.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Understand the basic principles and history of cognitive psychology.
2) Analyze basic cognitive processes such as attention, memory, learning, and language.
3) Evaluate decision-making and problem-solving processes from the perspective of cognitive psychology.
4) Examine the role of subconscious processes and the unconscious.
5) Evaluate the effects of cognitive neuroscience research on human behavior.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction and Fundamentals of Cognitive Psychology Goldstein, E. B. (2019). Cognitive psychology: Connecting mind, research, and everyday experience. Cengage Learning. Eysenck, M. W., & Keane, M. T. (2015). Cognitive psychology: A student's handbook. Psychology Press.
2) Attention and Attention Deficit Goldstein, E. B. (2019). Cognitive psychology: Connecting mind, research, and everyday experience. Cengage Learning. Eysenck, M. W., & Keane, M. T. (2015). Cognitive psychology: A student's handbook. Psychology Press.
3) Memory Goldstein, E. B. (2019). Cognitive psychology: Connecting mind, research, and everyday experience. Cengage Learning. Eysenck, M. W., & Keane, M. T. (2015). Cognitive psychology: A student's handbook. Psychology Press.
4) Learning Theories and Practices Goldstein, E. B. (2019). Cognitive psychology: Connecting mind, research, and everyday experience. Cengage Learning. Eysenck, M. W., & Keane, M. T. (2015). Cognitive psychology: A student's handbook. Psychology Press.
5) Cognitive Foundations of Language Goldstein, E. B. (2019). Cognitive psychology: Connecting mind, research, and everyday experience. Cengage Learning. Eysenck, M. W., & Keane, M. T. (2015). Cognitive psychology: A student's handbook. Psychology Press.
6) Decision Making and Cognitive Processes Goldstein, E. B. (2019). Cognitive psychology: Connecting mind, research, and everyday experience. Cengage Learning. Eysenck, M. W., & Keane, M. T. (2015). Cognitive psychology: A student's handbook. Psychology Press.
7) Problem Solving and Creativity Goldstein, E. B. (2019). Cognitive psychology: Connecting mind, research, and everyday experience. Cengage Learning. Eysenck, M. W., & Keane, M. T. (2015). Cognitive psychology: A student's handbook. Psychology Press.
8) Midterm Midterm
9) Subconscious Processes Goldstein, E. B. (2019). Cognitive psychology: Connecting mind, research, and everyday experience. Cengage Learning. Eysenck, M. W., & Keane, M. T. (2015). Cognitive psychology: A student's handbook. Psychology Press.
10) Fundamentals of Cognitive Neuroscience Goldstein, E. B. (2019). Cognitive psychology: Connecting mind, research, and everyday experience. Cengage Learning. Eysenck, M. W., & Keane, M. T. (2015). Cognitive psychology: A student's handbook. Psychology Press.
11) The Nervous System and Cognitive Processes Goldstein, E. B. (2019). Cognitive psychology: Connecting mind, research, and everyday experience. Cengage Learning. Eysenck, M. W., & Keane, M. T. (2015). Cognitive psychology: A student's handbook. Psychology Press.
12) The Nervous System and Cognitive Processes Goldstein, E. B. (2019). Cognitive psychology: Connecting mind, research, and everyday experience. Cengage Learning. Eysenck, M. W., & Keane, M. T. (2015). Cognitive psychology: A student's handbook. Psychology Press.
13) Cognitive Neuroscience and Decision Making Goldstein, E. B. (2019). Cognitive psychology: Connecting mind, research, and everyday experience. Cengage Learning. Eysenck, M. W., & Keane, M. T. (2015). Cognitive psychology: A student's handbook. Psychology Press.
14) Cognitive Neuroscience and Mind Designs Goldstein, E. B. (2019). Cognitive psychology: Connecting mind, research, and everyday experience. Cengage Learning. Eysenck, M. W., & Keane, M. T. (2015). Cognitive psychology: A student's handbook. Psychology Press.
15) Final Exam Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Goldstein, E. B. (2019). Cognitive psychology: Connecting mind, research, and everyday experience. Cengage Learning.

Eysenck, M. W., & Keane, M. T. (2015). Cognitive psychology: A student's handbook. Psychology Press.
References: Goldstein, E. B. (2019). Cognitive psychology: Connecting mind, research, and everyday experience. Cengage Learning.

Eysenck, M. W., & Keane, M. T. (2015). Cognitive psychology: A student's handbook. Psychology Press.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Ability to develop and deepen their knowledge at the level of expertise in the same or a different field, based on undergraduate qualifications. 3 2 3
2) To understand the interdisciplinary interaction that clinical psychology is related to. 3 3 3
3) Ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge at the level of expertise gained in the field. 2 1
4) Ability to interpret and create new information by integrating the information acquired in the field with information from different disciplines, 2 3 1
5) Ability to solve problems encountered in the field using research methods 1 2 3
6) To be able to systematically convey the current developments in the field and one's own studies to groups in the field and outside the field, in writing, verbally and visually, by supporting quantitative and qualitative data. 3 1
7) Ability to critically examine social relationships and the norms that guide these relationships, develop them, and take action to change them when necessary. 2 3
8) Ability to communicate verbally and in writing using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. 3 3
9) To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at the level of expertise in the field and to direct his/her learning. 3 3 2
10) Ability to supervise and teach social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​during the collection, interpretation, application and announcement of data related to the field. 3 3
11) Ability to develop strategies, policies and implementation plans on issues related to the field and evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes. 3 2
12) Ability to use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills they have absorbed in their field in interdisciplinary studies. 2 3 2
13) Ability to independently carry out a study that requires expertise in the field. 2 2 3
14) Ability to develop new strategic approaches to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in applications related to the field and to produce solutions by taking responsibility. 2 3
15) Ability to provide leadership in environments that require solving problems related to the field. 2 3 2

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Ability to develop and deepen their knowledge at the level of expertise in the same or a different field, based on undergraduate qualifications.
2) To understand the interdisciplinary interaction that clinical psychology is related to.
3) Ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge at the level of expertise gained in the field.
4) Ability to interpret and create new information by integrating the information acquired in the field with information from different disciplines,
5) Ability to solve problems encountered in the field using research methods
6) To be able to systematically convey the current developments in the field and one's own studies to groups in the field and outside the field, in writing, verbally and visually, by supporting quantitative and qualitative data.
7) Ability to critically examine social relationships and the norms that guide these relationships, develop them, and take action to change them when necessary.
8) Ability to communicate verbally and in writing using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.
9) To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at the level of expertise in the field and to direct his/her learning.
10) Ability to supervise and teach social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​during the collection, interpretation, application and announcement of data related to the field.
11) Ability to develop strategies, policies and implementation plans on issues related to the field and evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes.
12) Ability to use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills they have absorbed in their field in interdisciplinary studies.
13) Ability to independently carry out a study that requires expertise in the field.
14) Ability to develop new strategic approaches to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in applications related to the field and to produce solutions by taking responsibility.
15) Ability to provide leadership in environments that require solving problems related to the field.

Assessment & Grading

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

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 13 65
Midterms 1 50
Final 1 80
Total Workload 195