Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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PSI405 | PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS I | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Language of Instruction : | Turkish |
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. RAMAZAN İNAN |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | This course aims to teach the students of the psychology department for 1 semester the definition and classification of psychological tests and explaining what their aims are, the detailed introduction/application of the tests frequently used in the field and to provide the students with the competence to write the report of the test applied. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include the subjects such as Definition of Psychological Tests, Functions, Purpose of Use, Classification of Tests, Developmental History of Tests; Points to Consider in the Use and Evaluation of Tests, Ethical Rules, Observation in the Test Environment, Reporting of the Test Findings; Psychometric Properties of Psychological Tests: Validity, Reliability and Standardization; Introduction to Development Tests, Gessell Development Inventory; Ankara Developmental Screening Inventory (AGTE), Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test, Introduction to Intelligence Tests, Cattel 2A-2B Culture-Free Intelligence Test, Raven Progressive Matrice Test; Introduction of Stanford-Binet Individual Intelligence Test; Weschler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-R); Personality Tests and Classification, Structured and Unstructured (Projective Tests); Beck Depression Inventory, Negative Automatic Thoughts Scale; State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, Test Anxiety Inventory; Piers-Harris Children's Self-Concept Scale, Family Assessment Inventory, Parental Attitude Research Instrument (PARI), Self-Assessment Inventory (KDE), Edwards Personal Preferences Inventory; Projective Tests, Beier Sentence Completion Test; Rorschach Ink Stain Test, Thematic Perception Test (TAT). |
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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Use major psychological tests such as personality, development and intelligence tests. (Bloom 3) |
Analyze the results of psychological tests and write their report. (Bloom 4 & Bloom 6) |
Choose contemporary psychological test development approaches. (Bloom 1) |
Consider the qualifications required in psychological tests. (Bloom 5) |
Evaluate validity and reliability. (Bloom 5) |
Develop a psychological test. (Bloom 6) |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | Literature review | Definition of Psychological Tests, Functions, Purpose of Use, Classification of Tests, Developmental History of Tests | Lecture, Question and Answer, Demonstration |
2 | Literature review | Points to Consider in the Use and Evaluation of Tests, Ethical Rules, Observation in the Test Environment, Reporting of the Test Findings. | Lecture, Question and Answer, Demonstration |
3 | Literature review | Psychometric Properties of Psychological Tests: Validity, Reliability and Standardization | Lecture, Question and Answer, Demonstration |
4 | Literature review | Introduction to Development Tests, Gessell Development Inventory. | Lecture, Question and Answer, Demonstration |
5 | Literature review, Writing Report | Ankara Developmental Screening Inventory (AGTE), Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test | Lecture, Question and Answer, Demonstration |
6 | Literature review, Writing Report | Introduction to Intelligence Tests, Cattel 2A-2B Culture-Free Intelligence Test, Raven Progressive Matrice Test. | Lecture, Question and Answer, Demonstration |
7 | Literature review, Writing Report | Introduction of Stanford-Binet Individual Intelligence Test | Lecture, Question and Answer, Demonstration |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Literature review, Writing Report | Weschler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-R) (WISC-R) | Lecture, Question and Answer, Demonstration |
10 | Literature review, Writing Report | Personality Tests and Classification, Structured and Unstructured (Projective Tests); Beck Depression Inventory, Negative Automatic Thoughts Scale. | Lecture, Question and Answer, Demonstration |
11 | Literature review | State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, Test Anxiety Inventory. | Lecture, Question and Answer, Demonstration |
12 | Literature review, Writing Report | Piers-Harris Children's Self-Concept Scale, Family Assessment Inventory, Parental Attitude Research Instrument (PARI). | Lecture, Question and Answer, Demonstration |
13 | Literature review | Self-Assessment Inventory (KDE), Edwards Personal Preferences Inventory | Lecture, Question and Answer, Demonstration |
14 | Literature review, Writing Report | Projective Tests, Beier Sentence Completion Test | Lecture, Question and Answer, Demonstration |
15 | Literature review | Rorschach Ink Stain Test, Thematic Perception Test (TAT). | Lecture, Question and Answer, Demonstration |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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ERKUS, A., (2003). Psikometri üzerine yazılar, Ankara:Türk Psikologlar Dernegi Publications. |
TUNABOYLU-IKIZ, T., (2002). Rorschach testinin psikanalitik yorumu 2; eriskin psikopatolojisi. Baglam Publications, Istanbul. |
TUNABOYLU- IKIZ, T., (2012). Tematik Algı Testi(TAT), Baglam Publications, Istanbul. |
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 | ||||||
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Describe the basic characteristics of the tourism industry and the basic concepts related to the Tourism Guidance profession and relate those with the characteristics of tourism businesses
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Discusses the structure, operation and importance of tourism industry in country development and relates with tourism business
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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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Explains and interprets culture, history, religion, art, geography way of thinking and way of life the various civilizations who lived in Turkey.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Plans a tour program considering the travel purpose, the type and the characteristics of the touristic region in accordance with the theoretical knowledge gained in the field of Tourism Guidance and discusses the functioning.
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Underlines the importance of professional development by following scientific and current developments in the fields of tourism, art and archeology, and acts defensive attitude and behavior towards the necessity of lifelong learning.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Analyzes numerical and statistical data and results in accordance with ethical values for current practices in the field of tourism .
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Knows and applies the legal regulations related to tourism field, tourist guidance professional law and professional organizations.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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By taking leadership role in tour groups; administers the tour program and solves possible problems during the tour.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Uses the skills of explaining and presenting Turkey's and other regions natural and cultural assets that have, ancient city, ruins and historical artefacts and architectural art, culture, cuisine, folklore, flora and fauna features of regions etc.
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Communication & Social |
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Shows the communication skill and presentation skill effectively in written and verbal and expresse his / her professional knowledge accurately and effectively.
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Shows reading, writing, comprehension, speaking and writing skills in English and in a second foreign language (Arabic, Russian, Chinese).)
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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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Uses knowledge and competences related to preparation, implementation and supervision of a tour.
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By using the personality traits that have social skills required by the Tourism Guidance profession; arranges projects, organizations and activities with sustainable, societal and social content specific to the field.
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Shows a sensitive attitude towards the negative effects of tourism on the physical and social environment, acts with the consciousness of preserving abstract and concrete cultural assets
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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 | 1 | 13 |
Land Surveying | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reading | 7 | 1 | 7 |
Assignment (Homework) | 7 | 1 | 7 |
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 | 7 | 1 | 7 |
Occupational Activity | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Social Activity | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Thesis Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Field Study | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Report Writing | 7 | 1 | 7 |
Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Final Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
TOTAL | 60 | 0 | 130 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 130 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5,1 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |