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| Code | PSI469 |
| Name | Critical Popular Psychology |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 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 |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ESEF ERCÜMENT YERLİKAYA
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to help prospective psychologists develop the habit of evaluating the claims in the media and popular psychology books from the perspective of scientific psychology and to distinguish between scientific and pseudoscientific claims in psychology.
Course Content
Critically examining the claims and beliefs in the media and popular psychology books that are widely believed but are incompatible with the science of psychology and have no empirical basis constitute the content of this course.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
50 great myths of popular psychology: Shattering widespread misconceptions about human behavior. Wiley-Blackwell. Scott O. Lilienfeld, Steven Jay Lynn , John Ruscio, Barry L. Beyerstein
Notes
Media sources
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | İdentifies examples of pseudoscience |
| LO02 | Classifies logical thinking errors. |
| LO03 | Discusses logical thinking errors in relation to research studies. |
| LO04 | Distinguish the scientific method from pseudoscientific methods. |
| LO05 | Recognize common myths about the brain, perception, memory, intelligence and learning. |
| LO06 | Recognize common myths about Development and Aging. |
| LO07 | Recognize common myths about mental illness and psychological treatment. |
| LO08 | Recognize common myths about personality, consciousness, emotion and motivation. |
| LO09 | Recognize common myths about interpersonal behavior. |
| LO10 | Recognize common myths about Psychology and Law. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the approaches and concepts related to the theoretical and application areas of psychology. | 1 |
| 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 | 1 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the knowledge of psychology for the application areas | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the methods and techniques of psychology by developing scientific understanding, critical thinking, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills. | 3 |
| 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 | 2 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the methods and techniques of psychology in an interdisciplinary team. | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses knowledge of psychology to serve society and humanity on the basis of universal and national needs | |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Demonstrates a sense of responsibility as an individual and team member in solving problems related to the area. | 1 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Demonstrates life-long learning and research awareness. | 3 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Effectively shows his knowledge and skills among experts and non-specialists. | 3 |
| 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. | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | Examining the course information package | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 2 | The 10 Sources of Psychological Myths | Review of relevant resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Myths about the Brain and Perception | Review of relevant resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Myths about Development and Aging | Review of relevant resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Myths about Memory | Review of relevant resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Myths about Intelligence and Learning | Review of relevant sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Myths about Consciousness | Review of relevant sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Myths about Emotion and Motivation | Review of relevant sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Myths about Interpersonal Behavior | Review of relevant sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Myths about personality | Review of relevant sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Myths about Mental Illness | Review of relevant sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Myths about Psychology and the Law | Review of relevant sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Myths about Psychological Treatment | Review of relevant sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | General overview | Review of relevant sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 129 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,16 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||