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Week
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Topics
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Study Metarials
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1
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Introducing the course contents
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-
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2
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Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
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R1 ch1 + R2 ch1
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3
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Brain and cognition
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R1 ch2 + R2 ch2
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4
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Perception
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R1 ch3 + R2 ch3
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5
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Attention
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R1 ch4 + R2 ch3
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6
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Attention and visual perception
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R1 ch5
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7
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Short Term Working Memory I
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R1 ch6 + R2 ch6
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8
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Short Term Working Memory II
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R1 ch6 + R2 ch6
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9
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Long Term Memory
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R1 ch7 +R2 ch6
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10
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Learning and Remembering I
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R1 ch8
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11
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Learning and Remembering II
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R1 ch8
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12
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Knowing
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R1 ch9 + R2 ch9
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13
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Using Knowledge in the Real World
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R1 ch10
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14
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Decisions, Judgments and reasoning
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R1 ch11 + R2 ch15
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Prerequisites
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-
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Language of Instruction
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Turkish
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Responsible
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Prof. Dr. Yeşim Yasak
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Instructors
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Assistants
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Resources
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R1: Goldstein, E. B. (2013). Bilişsel Psikoloji (çev. Okhan Gündüz). İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları
R2: Solso, R. L., Maclin, M. K., Maclin, O. H. (2019). Bilişsel Psikoloji (çev. Ayşe Ayçiçeği). İstanbul: Bilge Kültür Sanat
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Supplementary Book
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Course notes prepared by the instructor
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Goals
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This course provides a general introduction to human cognition. Main topics in Cognitive Psychology such as perception, attention, memory, learning and problem solving are discussed throughout the course.
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Content
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What is cognitive psychology, the cognitive science approach, perception, attention, memory, knowledge and decision making.
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Program Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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1
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To have the current theoretical and practical knowledge specific to the field of psychology
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4
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2
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To gain the ability to access the scientific and contemporary knowledge specific to the area of psychology and evaluate the the accuracy, validity and reliability of the information.
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2
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3
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To get the basic knowledge related to the rules of functioning of inter-communal and inter personal relations
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-
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4
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To have the ability to apply the information and analysis technologies / techniques in the applied areas of psychology (education , practice, research and methods ).
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2
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5
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To act in accordance with the legislation, professional values, and ethics in the applied areas of psychology.
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2
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6
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To respect the human rights and dignity in the applied areas of psychology.
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2
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7
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To identify the problems within the field of psychology; solve those problems using the scientific approach of problem solving in combination with scientific knowledge and evidence and to interpret the results.
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-
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8
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To work in collaboration with other disciplines and with subfields of psychology.
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2
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9
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To know the scientific writing format of the psychology and to apply this knowledge.
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-
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10
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To take responsibility in the scientific research activities which contribute to the development of the field of psychology, and in the actions for the benefit of society.
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-
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11
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To adopt a lifelong learning approach for personal and professional development
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3
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12
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To use critical thinking skills in personal and professional actions
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1
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13
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To use the interpersonal and intercultural communication skills effectively in professional actions.
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-
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14
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To use the visual, auditory and written recordings in order to reach the original source of information in the field of psychology.
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-
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15
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To conduct research using the knowledge related to the field of psychology.
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2
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