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Developmental Psychology II

Course Code	: CGB202
Course Type	: Required
Couse Group	: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language	: Turkish
Work Placement	: no

Theory	: 3
Prt.	: 0
Credit	: 3
Lab	: 0
ECTS	: 3

Objectives of the Course

To have student be able to discuss developmental theories and concept considering the fact that the development is a lifelong process

Course Content

Lifelong development, basic concept and theories of development, development of adolescence, early, middle and late adulthood, and death.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Selvinaz SAÇAN

Learning Outcomes

1.	Explains the physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional characteristics of development during adolescence, early adulthood, middle adulthood, and late adulthood.
2.	Analyzes developmental changes and continuities across the lifespan within the framework of developmental theories.
3.	Evaluates individual developmental differences in terms of biological, psychological, and environmental factors.
4.	Interprets developmental tasks and adaptation processes encountered during adulthood based on scientific research findings
5.	Explains death, dying, and bereavement from a developmental psychology perspective and evaluates individuals’ responses to these processes.

Recommended or Required Reading

1.	Santrock J.,W (2011). Life-Span Development/ (Çev.Ed. Yuksel, G.)

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week 1 - Theoretical

Introduction

Week 2 - Theoretical

Physical and mental development during adolescence.

Week 3 - Theoretical

Socio-emotional development during adolescence

Week 4 - Theoretical

Physical and mental development during early adulthood.

Week 5 - Theoretical

Socio-emotional development during early adulthood.

Week 6 - Theoretical

Socio-emotional development during early adulthood.

Week 7 - Theoretical

Physical and cognitive development during middle adulthood

Week 8 - Theoretical

Socio-emotional development during middle adulthood (Midterm)

Week 9 - Theoretical

Physical development during late adulthood

Week 10 - Theoretical

Cognitive and socio-emotional development during late adulthood

Week 11 - Theoretical

Socio-emotional development during late adulthood

Week 12 - Theoretical

Socio-emotional development during late adulthood

Week 13 - Theoretical

Death, to die and mourning

Week 14 - Theoretical

Death, to die and mourning

Week 15 - Final Exam

Final exam

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Type of Assessment	Count	Percent
Midterm Examination	1	%40
Final Examination	1	%60

Workload Calculation

Activities	Count	Preparation	Time	Total Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory	14	2	3	70
Midterm Examination	1	3	1	4
Final Examination	1	5	1	6
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)				80

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
OÇ-1	5		5	4		4	4	4	4	4	5
OÇ-2	5		4	4		4	4	4	4	4	5
OÇ-3	5		4	4		4	4	4	4	4	5
OÇ-4	5		4	4		4	4	4	4	4	5
OÇ-5	5		4	4		4	4	4	4	4	5

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