Clinical Psychology (Master) (without Thesis)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: PSK5026
Course Name: Elective Topics in Personality Psychology
Semester: 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. EMİNE BEYHAN MERİÇ
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. prof. Üyesi Emine Beyhan Meriç
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to introduce the main personality theories and views on the formation of personality. To introduce the research and application areas of Personality Psychology, to inform about personality traits and to provide personality evaluation skills.
Course Content: In the Personality Theories course, Psychoanalytic theory: Sigmund Freud Self psychology: Heinz Kohut, Individual Psychology: Alfred Adler, Analytical Psychology: Carl Gustav Jung, Interpersonal Relations: Harry Stack Sullivan, Behaviorist Theory: John B.Watson, Burrhus F.Skinner, Cognitive Behavioral Theory : Aaron Beck, Albert Ellis, Psychoanalytic Social theory: Karen D. Horney, Humanistic Theory: Carl Rogers, Abraham Maslow, Trait Factor Theory: Gordon W. Allport, Existential Analytical Theory: Rollo May will be studied.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Students who successfully complete this course describe personality theories from the beginning to the present.
2) Students who successfully complete this course explain the basic concepts and principles of different personality theories.
3) Students who successfully complete this course will discuss different personality theories in accordance with the understanding of scientific thought.
4) Students who successfully complete this course compare personality theories. They offer their personal assessment of each theory.
5) Students who successfully complete this course have knowledge about personality assessment.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Course Introduction and Study Plan Çapri, Burhan.(2020). ‘Geçmişten Günümüze Kişilik Kuramları’. Ankara: Nobel Yayınları Cloninger, Susan (2008). ‘Theories of Personality. Understanding Persons’ Pearson Prentice Hall
2) Personality and Basic Concepts of Personality Çapri, Burhan.(2020). ‘Geçmişten Günümüze Kişilik Kuramları’. Ankara: Nobel Yayınları Cloninger, Susan (2008). ‘Theories of Personality. Understanding Persons’ Pearson Prentice Hall
3) Psychoanalytic Theory: Sigmund Freud Çapri, Burhan.(2020). ‘Geçmişten Günümüze Kişilik Kuramları’. Ankara: Nobel Yayınları Cloninger, Susan (2008). ‘Theories of Personality. Understanding Persons’ Pearson Prentice Hall
4) Object Relations Theory: Heinz Kohut Çapri, Burhan.(2020). ‘Geçmişten Günümüze Kişilik Kuramları’. Ankara: Nobel Yayınları Cloninger, Susan (2008). ‘Theories of Personality. Understanding Persons’ Pearson Prentice Hall
5) Behaviorist Theory: John B.Watson, Burrhus F. Skinner Çapri, Burhan.(2020). ‘Geçmişten Günümüze Kişilik Kuramları’. Ankara: Nobel Yayınları Cloninger, Susan (2008). ‘Theories of Personality. Understanding Persons’ Pearson Prentice Hall
6) Analytical Psychology: Carl Gustav Jung Çapri, Burhan.(2020). ‘Geçmişten Günümüze Kişilik Kuramları’. Ankara: Nobel Yayınları Cloninger, Susan (2008). ‘Theories of Personality. Understanding Persons’ Pearson Prentice Hall
7) Interpersonal Relationships: Harry Stack Sullivan Çapri, Burhan.(2020). ‘Geçmişten Günümüze Kişilik Kuramları’. Ankara: Nobel Yayınları Cloninger, Susan (2008). ‘Theories of Personality. Understanding Persons’ Pearson Prentice Hall
8) Psychoanalytic Social Theory: Karen D. Horney Çapri, Burhan.(2020). ‘Geçmişten Günümüze Kişilik Kuramları’. Ankara: Nobel Yayınları Cloninger, Susan (2008). ‘Theories of Personality. Understanding Persons’ Pearson Prentice Hall
9) Midterm Exam
10) Humanistic Theory: Carl Rogers, Abraham Maslow Çapri, Burhan.(2020). ‘Geçmişten Günümüze Kişilik Kuramları’. Ankara: Nobel Yayınları Cloninger, Susan (2008). ‘Theories of Personality. Understanding Persons’ Pearson Prentice Hall
11) Cognitive Behavioral Theory: Aaron Beck, Albert Ellis Çapri, Burhan.(2020). ‘Geçmişten Günümüze Kişilik Kuramları’. Ankara: Nobel Yayınları Cloninger, Susan (2008). ‘Theories of Personality. Understanding Persons’ Pearson Prentice Hall
12) Trait Factor Theory: Gordon W. Allport Çapri, Burhan.(2020). ‘Geçmişten Günümüze Kişilik Kuramları’. Ankara: Nobel Yayınları Cloninger, Susan (2008). ‘Theories of Personality. Understanding Persons’ Pearson Prentice Hall
13) Existential analysis: Rollo May Çapri, Burhan.(2020). ‘Geçmişten Günümüze Kişilik Kuramları’. Ankara: Nobel Yayınları Cloninger, Susan (2008). ‘Theories of Personality. Understanding Persons’ Pearson Prentice Hall
14) Personality Assessment Çapri, Burhan.(2020). ‘Geçmişten Günümüze Kişilik Kuramları’. Ankara: Nobel Yayınları Cloninger, Susan (2008). ‘Theories of Personality. Understanding Persons’ Pearson Prentice Hall
15) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Çapri, Burhan.(2020). ‘Geçmişten Günümüze Kişilik Kuramları’. Ankara: Nobel Yayınları
References: Cloninger, Susan (2008). ‘Theories of Personality. Understanding Persons’ Pearson Prentice Hall

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.
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.

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