Information Package / Course Catalogue
Adolescence
Course Code: PSİ331
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to be able to know biological, emotional and social characteristics of the adolescence and changes İn detail during this period.

Course Content

The biology of aging, physical, emotional and social characteristics of old age, feelings of loneliness and depression in old age, retirement stage and adaptation to retirement, neurological disorders and treatment in old age, physiological changes due to aging, social support and sharing in old age.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Res. Assist. Ayşe Vildan ACAR BAYRAKTAR
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows the basic concepts of adolescence. .
2.Learns about the physical, emotional, mental and social changes seen in adolescence
3.Explain the relation of adolescence period with culture, and understand the problems of today’s adolescents face with.
4.Discusses identity, parent and peer relationships during adolescence.
5.Knows how to cope with the problems encountered in adolescence as a psychologist.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Santrock, J. W. (2012). Adolescence
2.Santrock J. W. (2021). Child Development
3.Steinberg, L. (2007). Adolescence
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Course Introduction, Topics
Week 2 - Theoretical
Historical perspectives on adolescence and today’s adolescents
Week 3 - Theoretical
The nature of development, the science of adolescent development
Week 4 - Theoretical
Biological transitions
Week 5 - Theoretical
Cognitive transitions
Week 6 - Theoretical
Self, identity, emotion and personality
Week 7 - Theoretical
Sexual Development in Adolescence
Week 8 - Theoretical
Moral Development in Adolescence
Week 9 - Theoretical
Adolescents and families
Week 10 - Theoretical
Adolescents and peers
Week 11 - Theoretical
School, academic achievement, working and career
Week 12 - Theoretical
Psychosocial/developmental problems
Week 13 - Theoretical
Adolescence and emerging adulthood problems
Week 14 - Theoretical
General Evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143270
Midterm Examination120121
Final Examination136137
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)128
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
OÇ-1
4
4
5
OÇ-2
4
OÇ-3
3
4
5
5
5
5
OÇ-4
4
4
5
OÇ-5
4
5
5
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026