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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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Field of study and history of cognitive psychology
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R1-Chapter 1; R2-Chapter 1
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2
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Brain and cognitive neuroscience relationship
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R1-Chapter 2; R2 Chapter 2
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3
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Perception and attention
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R1-Chapter 3; R2-Chapter 3-4
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4
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Conscious states and patterning
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R1-Chapter 4-5; R2-Chapter 2
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5
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Types of memory and working system of memory
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R1-Chapter 6; R2-Chapter 5-6
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6
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Memory models-I
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R1-Chapter 7-8; R2- Chapter 7-8
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7
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Memory models-II
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R1-Chapter 7-8; R2- Chapter 7-8
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8
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Information and information coding process-I
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R1-Chapter 9; R2-Chapter 9
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9
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Information and information coding process-II
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R1-Chapter 9; R2-Chapter 9
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10
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Mental imagery
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R1-Chapter 10; R2-Chapter 9
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11
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The structure of language and its functioning in the mind
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R1-Chapter 11; R2-Chapter 11
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12
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Cognitive developmental process
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R1-Chapter 13
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13
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Thinking, decision making, reasoning
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R1-Chapter 14; R2-Chapter 13
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14
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Cognitive functioning: Problem solving
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R1-Chapter 15; R2-Chapter 13
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Prerequisites
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Language of Instruction
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Turkish
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Responsible
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Asst. Prof Temel KALAFAT
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Instructors
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Assistants
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Resources
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R1: Solso, L. R.; Maclin, M. K. & Maclin, H. O. (2013) Cognitive Psychology (Fifth Edition). Kitabevi Puplishing: İstanbul.
K2: Goldstein, E. B. (2020). Cognitive Psychology. Kaknüs Puplishing: İstanbul.
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Supplementary Book
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Goals
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The aim of this course is to examine in detail the cognitive characteristics of human beings such as pattern recognition, attention capacity, short-term memory, long-term memory and problem solving.
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Content
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The definition of cognitive psychology, attention, perception, memory, language, reasoning, problem solving and decision making processes are the content of the course.
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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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5
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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 accuracy, validity and reliability of the information.
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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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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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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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5
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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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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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5
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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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5
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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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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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11
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To adopt a lifelong learning approach for personal and professional development
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12
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To use critical thinking skills in personal and professional actions
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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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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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15
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To conduct research using the knowledge related to the field of psychology.
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