Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences · Psychology (English) · Undergraduate
ECTS: 5 T+P+L: 3+0+0 Departmental Elective
Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Betül İLTER
Course Objective
Examines maturity and aging from a lifespan developmental perspective. Explores the psychological, physiological, and psychosocial changes that occur with aging. Discusses research findings and topics related to aging.
Woods,R.T.(2008).Psychological problems of ageing: Assesment, Treatment and Care. Wiley Seriess of Psychology.Kindle Edition
Course Content
It includes the changes seen with aging, the causes and consequences of these changes, and theories related to aging.
Required Resources
Woods,R,T..&Clare,L.(2015). Handbook of the Clinical Psychology of Ageing.Wiley Seriess of Psychology.Kindle Edition
Recommended Resources
Hyer,L.(2014). Psychological Treatment of older adults: a holistic model.New York,NY: Springer Publishing Company
Core Area Distribution
(31) Social and Behavioural Science%100
Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussion
Assessment & Evaluation
Testing (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 25 | 3 | 75 |
| Midterm | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Individual changes in old age | Reading materials |
| 2 | Physiological effects of aging | Reading materials |
| 3 | Physiological effects of aging - Theories of aging | Reading materials |
| 4 | Cognitive effects of aging - Attention and Memory | Reading course materials |
| 5 | Cognitive effects of aging - Perception | Reading course materials |
| 6 | Psychological effects of aging: Depression | Reading course materials |
| 7 | Psychological effects of aging: Anxiety and stress. | Reading course materials |
| 8 | Midterm | Midterm |
| 9 | Psychological effects of aging: The nature of psychological trauma in old age. | Reading course materials |
| 10 | Psychological effects of aging: The psychology and physiology of dementia. | Reading course materials |
| 11 | Psychocultural effects of old age | Reading course materials |
| 12 | Therapeutic approaches in the elderly | Reading course materials |
| 13 | Therapeutic approaches in the elderly | Reading course materials |
| 14 | General assessment methods in old age | Reading course materials |
| 15 | General review and evaluation | General review and evaluation |
| 16 | Final Exam | Final Exam |