Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
3PSY 455Cognitive Psychology3+0+03527.02.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Psychology (English)
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course will be aimed to learned gain an appreciation of the basic information in cognitive psychology.
Course Content This course aims to examines cognitive processes, Cognitive psychology includes topics such as perception, attention, memory, language, and thinking.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Ayşegül Sayan Karahan
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Herman, J.L. (1997). Trauma and recovery: : The Aftermath of Violence - From Domestic Abuse to Political Terror.(14th Ed.)
Course Notes Goldstein, B.E. (2004). Connecting Mind, Research and Everyday Experience. Wadsworth

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 25
Assignment 1 % 20
Attendance 14 % 5
Final examination 1 % 50
Total
17
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 13 2 26
Assignments 1 10 10
Mid-terms 1 35 35
Final examination 1 40 40
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5,1 153

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 The students will gain an appreciation of the basic information in cognitive psychology
2 The students will integrate research and theory.
3 The students will understand of the complexity of cognitive processes.
4 The students will able to apply your knowledge to your own cognitive processes.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 General Introduction for course description Goldstein, B.E. (2004). Connecting Mind, Research and Everyday Experience. Wadsworth
2 Brain and Cognition Goldstein, B.E. (2004). Connecting Mind, Research and Everyday Experience. Wadsworth
3 Introduction to History Goldstein, B.E. (2004). Connecting Mind, Research and Everyday Experience. Wadsworth
4 Perception Goldstein, B.E. (2004). Connecting Mind, Research and Everyday Experience. Wadsworth
5 Attention Goldstein, B.E. (2004). Connecting Mind, Research and Everyday Experience. Wadsworth
6 Memory Goldstein, B.E. (2004). Connecting Mind, Research and Everyday Experience. Wadsworth
7 Imagination and Language Goldstein, B.E. (2004). Connecting Mind, Research and Everyday Experience. Wadsworth
8 Midterm Goldstein, B.E. (2004). Connecting Mind, Research and Everyday Experience. Wadsworth
9 Motor Skills Goldstein, B.E. (2004). Connecting Mind, Research and Everyday Experience. Wadsworth
10 Emotions Goldstein, B.E. (2004). Connecting Mind, Research and Everyday Experience. Wadsworth
11 General Knowledge Goldstein, B.E. (2004). Connecting Mind, Research and Everyday Experience. Wadsworth
12 Metacognition Goldstein, B.E. (2004). Connecting Mind, Research and Everyday Experience. Wadsworth
13 Problem Solving Goldstein, B.E. (2004). Connecting Mind, Research and Everyday Experience. Wadsworth
14 Decision making and how to make decisions Goldstein, B.E. (2004). Connecting Mind, Research and Everyday Experience. Wadsworth
15 Review of the semester Matlin M. W. (2005). Cognition (6th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley
16 Final examination Matlin M. W. (2005). Cognition (6th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 5 5 5 3 4 5 4 5 4 5 5 5
C1 5 5 4 3 4 5 4 4 5 5 4 5
C2 5 5 5 3 4 5 4 5 4 5 5 5
C3 4 5 4 3 4 5 4 5 5 5 5 5
C4 5 5 5 3 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

  
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