handancan@uludag.edu.tr 0224 294 18 76 Uludağ Üniversitesi Fen Edebiyat Fakültesi Psikoloji Bölümü Görükle Kampüsü/BURSA
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Objective of the Course:
The objective of this course is to provide information about basic concepts, theories and application areas of Learning Psychology to the students of Sociology department. In addition, to provide information about how to use the information learned in Learning Psychology in their field.
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Contribution of the Course to Professional Development
This course provides the ability to use the theoretical knowledge about the processes such as adaption, sensitization, conditioning, reinforcement schedules, etc. in academia or practice areas.
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Learning Outcomes:
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Can able to identify the basic concepts in learning and psychology.;
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Can able to understand the basic concepts and theoretical approaches related to classical conditioning.;
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Can able to understand the basic concepts and theoretical approaches related to operant conditioning.;
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Can able to distinguish classical and operant conditioning from each other. ;
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Can able to apply learning principles to real life situations.;
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Can able to distinguish learning principles based on scientific facts from generalisms based on everyday information.;
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Can able to understand the contribution of animal experiments to learning processes in humans.;
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Course Content:
Week
Theoretical
Practical
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Provide information about the course
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Basic concepts about learning psychology
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Adaptation and Sensitization
4
Basic concepts in classical conditioning
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Theoretical approaches in classical conditioning
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Basic concepts in operant conditioning
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Theoretical approaches in operant conditioning
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Reinforcement and punishment
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Escape and avoidance
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Reinforcement schedules
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The applications and implications of classical and operant conditioning
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Stimulus control of behavior
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General evaluation about the course
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Textbooks, References and/or Other Materials:
Alıcı, T. (2010). Öğrenmenin Bilimsel Temelleri. Ankara: Palme Yayıncılık. Terry, W. S. (2011). Öğrenme & bellek, temel ilkeler, süreçler ve işlemler (Çev. Ed. B. Cangöz). Ankara: Anı Yayınları. Glassman, W.E & Hadad, M. (2008). Approaches to Psychology. London: Open University Press/McGraw-Hill Education.
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Assesment
TERM LEARNING ACTIVITIES
NUMBER
PERCENT
Midterm Exam
1
30
Quiz
0
0
Homeworks, Performances
1
10
Final Exam
1
60
Total
3
100
Contribution of Term (Year) Learning Activities to Success Grade
40
Contribution of Final Exam to Success Grade
60
Total
100
Measurement and Evaluation Techniques Used in the Course
The system of relative evaluation is applied.
Information
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ECTS / WORK LOAD TABLE
Activites
NUMBER
TIME [Hour]
Total WorkLoad [Hour]
Theoretical
14
2
28
Practicals/Labs
0
0
0
Self Study and Preparation
12
4
48
Homeworks, Performances
1
12
12
Projects
0
0
0
Field Studies
0
0
0
Midtermexams
1
1
1
Others
0
0
0
Final Exams
1
1
1
Total WorkLoad
91
Total workload/ 30 hr
3
ECTS Credit of the Course
3
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CONTRIBUTION OF LEARNING OUTCOMES TO PROGRAMME QUALIFICATIONS
