Information Package / Course Catalogue
Social Psychology
Course Code: RPD255
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 main objective of this course is to provide the students with a general knowledge on fields of social psychology and research methods in social psychology, to help them use their knowledge to understand the social perception and social cognition, attitudes and theories of attitude change.

Course Content

Fields of social psychology, research methods in social psychology, social perception and social cognition, attitudes and theories of attitude change, psychological processes affecting social behavior, social effect and conformity, group dynamics, interpersonal relationships.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Esin ÖZER
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the historical development of social psychology.
2.Explains related to among socialization and education.
3.Comments on loading theories.
4.Studies the knowledge about aggression and reasons.
5.Explains the socialization process and the importance of socialization.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Kağıtçıbaşı, Ç.1992; İnsan ve İnsanlar,İstanbul.
2.Houston, J.P. 1991;Learning and Memory, Los Angles.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition of Social Psychology
Week 2 - Theoretical
Historical Development of Social Psychology
Week 3 - Theoretical
Socialization and Education
Week 4 - Theoretical
Methods and Techniques of Social Psychology
Week 5 - Theoretical
Social Perception
Week 6 - Theoretical
Load Theory 1
Week 7 - Theoretical
Load Theory 2
Week 8 - Theoretical
Aggression (Mid Term Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Altruism
Week 10 - Theoretical
Attitude Change
Week 11 - Theoretical
Social Influence and Conformation
Week 12 - Theoretical
Group Dynamic
Week 13 - Theoretical
General Arrange 1
Week 14 - Theoretical
General Arrange 2
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144284
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination19110
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
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PÇ-9
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OÇ-1
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
OÇ-2
3
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
OÇ-3
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
OÇ-4
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-5
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026