Information
Code | PSI206 |
Name | Learning Psychology |
Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
Semester | 4. Semester |
Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
ECTS | 6 ECTS |
National Credit | 3 National Credit |
Teaching Language | Türkçe |
Level | Lisans Dersi |
Type | Normal |
Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ESEF ERCÜMENT YERLİKAYA |
Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to teach students the basic concepts and principles of behaviorist and cognitive learning theories.
Course Content
Definition and characteristics of learning, Respondent conditioning, Operant conditioning, Insightful learning, Place learning, Latent learning, Observational learning topics are covered in this course.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Bilgi Sistemi Üzerinden paylaşılan ders notları
Notes
ALICI, T. (2010). Öğrenmenin Bilimsel Temelleri. Palme Yayıncılık, Ankara. Domjan, M. (2004). Koşullanma ve öğrenmenin temelleri.(Çev. H. Çetinkaya). Türk Psikologlar Derneği.
Course Learning Outcomes
Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
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LO01 | Defines the concept of learning. |
LO02 | Explains the factors affecting learning. |
LO03 | Determines the concepts of conditioned stimulus, unconditioned stimulus, conditioned response and unconditioned response in an example of respondent conditioning, |
LO04 | Explains the basic principles of reactive conditioning. |
LO05 | Determines the concepts of positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, positive punishment and negative punishment in an operant conditioning example. |
LO06 | Explains the basic principles of operant conditioning. |
LO07 | Explains the characteristics of insightful learning. |
LO08 | Explains the concepts of place learning, latent learning, cognitive map and latent extinction. |
LO09 | Explains the basic principles of observational learning. |
LO10 | Explains the processes of observational learning. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
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PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the approaches and concepts related to the theoretical and application areas of psychology. | 3 |
PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends other basic sciences (eg, sociology, biology, philosophy) related to psychology, and establishes a multidisciplinary perspective. | |
PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the development of psychology from the historical perspective | 3 |
PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the knowledge of psychology for the application areas | 2 |
PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the methods and techniques of psychology by developing scientific understanding, critical thinking, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills. | 1 |
PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Studies human cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes with scientific methods. | 1 |
PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Conducts basic and applied psychology research | |
PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the methods and techniques of psychology in an interdisciplinary team. | 1 |
PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses knowledge of psychology to serve society and humanity on the basis of universal and national needs | 2 |
PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Demonstrates a sense of responsibility as an individual and team member in solving problems related to the area. | |
PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Demonstrates life-long learning and research awareness. | |
PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Effectively shows his knowledge and skills among experts and non-specialists. | |
PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Use information and communication technologies effectively. | |
PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Shows awareness of events and developments on the agenda of the society and the world. | |
PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility expressed in the Code of Ethics of The Turkish Psychological Association. |
Week Plan
Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
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1 | Definition of learning, characteristics of learned behavior, habituation and sensitization | Reading source | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
2 | Factors affecting learning | Reading source | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
3 | Classical conditioning: basic concepts | Reading source | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
4 | Principles of Classical Conditioning: Contiguity, contingency, extinction, spontaneous recovery, reinforcement | Reading source | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
5 | Principles of Classical Conditioning: Generalization, discrimination, shadowing, blocking | Reading source | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
6 | Methods to eliminate conditioned responses | Reading source | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
7 | Learning by trial and error and the law of effect | Reading source | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
8 | Mid-Term Exam | Review the topics discussed in the lecture notes and sources | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
9 | Operant Conditioning Basic Concepts: Reinforcement and Punishment | Reading source | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
10 | Operant Conditioning Basic Concepts: Superstitious behavior, extinction, spontaneous recovery, generalization, discrimination | Reading source | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
11 | Schedules of Reinforcement, token economy, Premack principle, contingency contracting | Reading source | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
12 | Shaping, Chaining, Escape and Avoidance Conditioning | Reading source | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
13 | Gestalt Approach: Insightful Learning | Reading source | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
14 | Place learning, cognitive map, latent learning, latent extinction | Reading source | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
15 | Observational learning | Reading source | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Anlatım |
16 | Term Exams | Review the topics discussed in the lecture notes and sources | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
17 | Term Exams | Review the topics discussed in the lecture notes and sources | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
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Course Related Works | |||
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
Assesment Related Works | |||
Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
ECTS | 6 ECTS |