Information Package / Course Catalogue
Social Psychology
Course Code: İKY207
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement:  Students are required, as part of the course "İMEU201 – Workplace Vocational Training" (30 ECTS) offered in the fourth semester, to undertake and successfully complete workplace vocational training for a minimum of 70 working days at enterprises designated in accordance with the provisions of the Aydın Adnan Menderes University Directive on Workplace Vocational Training.
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

Sosyal psikolojinin tanımlanması, sosyal psikolojide araştırma yöntemleri ve temel kuramlar, sosyal algı, benlik, çelişkiyi azaltmak, tutum ve önyargı, sosyal etki, itaat, toplum yanlısı davranışlar, kişiler arası ilişkiler, sosyal cinsiyet ve saldırganlık.

Course Content

Definition of social psychology, research methods and basic theories in social psychology, social perception, self construct, reducing conflict, attitude and prejudice, social influence, obedience, pro-social behaviors, interpersonal relations, social gender and aggression.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To understand the main subjects of social psychology;
2.To understand the reasons of social behaviour;
3.To follow how the major issues are studied in the world and in Turkey;
4.To understand the research methods and techniques used in the field, and to be able apply them properly to the new research problems;
5.To be able to comprehend the studies and issues of the field, in historical context;
6.To be able to form the connections between the findings of the studies and the daily life events.;
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Kağıtçıbaşı, Ç. (2010). Günümüzde İnsan ve İnsanlar, İstanbul: Evrim.
2.Sosyal Psikoloji-1. T.C. Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayını No: 2291. 4. Baskı.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction of the course and books, general introduction
Week 2 - Theoretical
Description and history of Social Psychology
Week 3 - Theoretical
Introduction to Social Psychology
Week 4 - Theoretical
Concepts and Research Methods in Social Psychology
Week 5 - Theoretical
Group Dynamics, Compliance and Obedience
Week 6 - Theoretical
Social Cognition
Week 7 - Theoretical
Social Beliefs, Judgments, and Prejudice
Week 8 - Theoretical
Attitudes and Change
Week 9 - Theoretical
Persuasion Methods
Week 10 - Theoretical
Cultural Psychology and the Autonomous-Relational Self
Week 11 - Theoretical
Interpersonal Attraction and Close Relationships
Week 12 - Theoretical
Power, Leader, Leadership relations and Leadership theories
Week 13 - Theoretical
Aggression and Helping Behaviors
Week 14 - Theoretical
Groups, Minorities and Bullying
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Presentation1%10
Assignment1%10
Quiz1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Assignment1718
Presentation 1718
Quiz1819
Final Examination118119
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
4
5
4
5
4
4
3
3
4
3
5
OÇ-2
5
4
3
5
4
3
5
5
4
5
4
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4
5
4
3
3
3
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4
3
5
5
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5
5
4
5
4
4
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4
5
4
5
OÇ-5
4
5
5
4
4
3
5
4
5
4
5
OÇ-6
5
5
4
3
4
4
3
5
4
5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026