Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences · Psychology · Undergraduate
Course Objective
This course is a continuation of PSK 115 Developmental Psychology I course. This derste is studied from the biological, psychological and sociological perspectives of human life, and it is aimed to learn the changes in behaviors, thoughts and emotions of the child during childhood, adolescence and old age.
Course Content
The basic concepts of developmental psychology, research methods, theoretical approaches to explain development of behavior, and finally basic knowledge about physical, cognitive and socio-emotional changes and characteristics specific to each life cycle from birth to adulthood. Current research findings are shared by creating a discussion environment based on mutual interaction among students.
Required Resources
Santrock, J. W. (2015). Yaşam Boyu Gelişim: Gelişim Psikolojisi: Life-span development. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık Eğitim Danışmanlık Tic. Limited Şti.
Recommended Resources
Gander, M. J., Gardiner, H. W., Onur, B., & Dönmez, A. (1993). Çocuk ve Ergen Gelişimi. İmge Kitabevi
Onur, B. (2017). Gelişim Psikolojisi Yetişkinlik, Yaşlılık, Ölüm. 11. Baskı, İmge Kitabevi.
Rules
Attendance is mandatory, and the attendance requirement is 70%.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Explain the physical, cognitive and socio-emotional characteristics in developmental stages from middle and late childhood to old age
- Adulthood stages are discussed in detail.
- Death and grief processes are discussed in detail.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 15 | 4 | 60 |
| Midterm | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 25 | 25 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood | Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood |
| 2 | Social Development in Middle and Late Childhood | Social Development in Middle and Late Childhood |
| 3 | Emotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood | Emotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood |
| 4 | Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence | Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence |
| 5 | Social and Emotional Development in Adolescence | Social and Emotional Development in Adolescence |
| 6 | Risky Behaviors During Adolescence | Risky Behaviors During Adolescence |
| 7 | Emerging Adulthood | Emerging Adulthood |
| 8 | Physical and Cognitive Development in Young Adulthood | Physical and Cognitive Development in Young Adulthood |
| 9 | Midterm | Midterm |
| 10 | Social and Emotional Development in Young Adulthood | Social and Emotional Development in Young Adulthood |
| 11 | Middle Adulthood | Middle Adulthood |
| 12 | Middle Adulthood | Middle Adulthood |
| 13 | Old Age Stage | Old Age Stage |
| 14 | Loss and Grief | Loss and Grief |
| 15 | Student group presentations | Student group presentations |
| 16 | Student group presentations | Student group presentations |