Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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PSY344 | HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Language of Instruction : | English |
Level of the Course Unit : | BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
Type of the Course : | Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - |
Coordinator of the Course Unit | Assist.Prof. GÜLŞEN FİLAZOĞLU ÇOKLUK |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | Assist.Prof. AMAN SADO ELEMO |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | This course aims to introduce the basic concepts of health psychology, basic concepts such as health/illness/well-being, and the main operating fields of study of this discipline, and to review the basic propositions of theoretical perspectives that contribute to the development of the discipline of health psychology. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include "case studies in the context of biopsychosocial model, preservation and maintenance of health, improving the quality of life, applications for intervention and education programs in the basic areas of health psychology, and in the context of different subjects and chronic diseases." |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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Summarize basic subjects of study of the field of health psychology. (Bloom’s 2) |
Distinguish the predictive effects of these concepts on health and disease behaviours of individuals and define the basic concepts in the field of health psychology. (Bloom’s 4) |
Compare the basic theories discussed in this field in terms of the aims and basic propositions of these theories and classify them. (Bloom’s 4) |
Evaluate regarding which applications in the field of health and disease will work and which will be dysfunctional. (Bloom’s 5) |
Discuss with scientific grounds by gaining a basic awareness on how individuals with illnesses or risky health behaviours by a health psychologist within framework of a multi discipliner approach. (Bloom’s 4) |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | Literature review | Introduction to Health Psychology: From Biomedical Model to Biopsychosocial Approach: Definition, History and Factors Related to it's Development | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
2 | Literature review | The Concepts of Health and Disease: Compliance with Medication,Well-being | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
3 | Literature review | Theoretical Approaches in Health Psychology: Attribution Theory, Health Belief Model | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
4 | Literature review | relationship between Patient and Healthcare Personnel | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
5 | Literature review | Social Support and Health: Psychological Resilience | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
6 | Literature review | Crisis Management in Chronic Disease | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
7 | Literature review | General Review | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Literature review | Psychoimmunology | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
10 | Literature review | Chronic Pain Syndrome | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
11 | Literature review | Pediatric Patient | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
12 | Literature review | Female and Male Health During Middle Age | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
13 | Literature review | Aging | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
14 | Literature review | Cancer Patient and Communication | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
15 | Literature review | Health Psychology Application in Turkey and World | Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Okyayuz, U. (Ed.) (1999). Saglik Psikolojisi: Giris. Ankara: Türk Psikologlar Dernegi Publications. |
Curtis, A.J. (2000). Health Psychologie. London. Routlege |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Use information sources, including the most effective methods and current information related to psychology and auxiliary disciplines at a high level. (Bloom 3)
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Identify problems in psychology and produce solutions. (Blooms 3)
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Distinguish normal and abnormal behaviors. (Blooms 2)
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Interpret and report psychology research. (Bloom 3)
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Establish connections between psychology and other social sciences. (Bloom 4)
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Apply psychological tests. (Bloom 3).
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Gain knowledge and skills about contemporary psychology theories and integrate this knowledge and skills to help individuals. (Bloom 6)
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Conduct various experiments in the field of psychology. (Bloom 6)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Collaborate with the necessary institutions and individuals in the field studies. (6)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Integrate developments in psychology with existing knowledge. (Blooms 6)
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Scientifically analyze human behavior. (Bloom 4)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Express his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable manner both written and verbally. (Bloom 2)
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Recognize the individual, national and universal influences of problems in the field of psychology
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Integrate the knowledge of computer software, hardware and statistics required by the field of psychology. (blooms 6)
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Survey the developments in information and communication technologies. (Bloom 4)
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Support social projects related to psychology. (Blooms 5)
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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Type of the Learning Activites | Learning Activities (# of week) | Duration (hours, h) | Workload (h) |
Lecture & In-Class Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Preliminary & Further Study | 13 | 3 | 39 |
Land Surveying | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reading | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Assignment (Homework) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Project Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Internship | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Technical Visit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Web Based Learning | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Implementation/Application/Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Practice at a workplace | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Occupational Activity | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Social Activity | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Thesis Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Field Study | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Report Writing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Final Exam | 1 | 25 | 25 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 31 | 0 | 128 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 128 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |