Information Package / Course Catalogue
Introduction to Psychology
Course Code: RPD151
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to enable students to understand basic concepts in psychology and components of human behavior.

Course Content

Definition of psychology, history of psychology, fields of psychology (social psychology, clinical psychology, educational psychology, etc.), theories of psychology (behavioral theories, cognitive theories, existential theory, etc.), biological foundations of psychology, intelligence and theories, sensation and perception, memory, personality and theories, abnormal behaviors, motivation, defense mechanisms

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Esin ÖZER
Learning Outcomes
1.One understands and explains the basic concepts in psychology.
2. Understands and explains the discipline of psychology as a discipline.
3. Gains basic knowledge about research methods used in psychology.
4.Understands the components of human behavior.
5.Distinguish the characteristics of developmental periods.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition of psychology
Week 2 - Theoretical
History of psychology
Week 3 - Theoretical
Fields of psychology
Week 4 - Theoretical
Education psychology
Week 5 - Theoretical
Social Psychology
Week 6 - Theoretical
Clinical psychology
Week 7 - Theoretical
Psychology theories
Week 8 - Theoretical
Behavioral theory (Mid-term exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Cognitive theory
Week 10 - Theoretical
Existential theory
Week 11 - Theoretical
Biological foundations of psychology
Week 12 - Theoretical
Theories of intelligence
Week 13 - Theoretical
Memory
Week 14 - Theoretical
Educational psychology research
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory145298
Midterm Examination1112
Final Examination1112
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)102
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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5
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5
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5
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5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026