Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Personality Theories PDR511 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 7.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face-to-Face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Mustafa TEKKE
Instructor(s)
Goals The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of personality, basic concepts and principles concerning personality development, the substructures that constitute personality, the factors that influence personality development and theories regarding personality development.
Course Content Basic concepts regarding personality. The substructures of personality. The factors that influence personality development. Theories which elaborate on the development of personality.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Name and summarize basic concepts and principles concerning personality and personality development.
2 Specify the substructures which constitute personality.
3 Comprehend the factors which influence personality development.
4 Comprehend the theories which elaborate on the personality development.
5 Kişilik gelişimini açıklayan kuramların temellerini ve kavramlarını açıklar.
6 Note the strong and weak points of the theories which elaborate on personality development.
7 Comprehend the multifactor structure of personality development.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Concepts of Personality Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week Research Methods in Personality Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Psychoanalytic Approach: S. Freud Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview
4. Week Psychoanalytic Approach: Neo-Freudian Theories: A. Adler and C.G. Jung Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week The neo-Freudian theories: K. Horney, H. S. Sullivan
6. Week The neo-Freudian theories: E. Fromm, E. Erikson
7. Week Trait Approach: G. Allport, H. Murray, R.B. Cattell, The Big Five Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week Trait Approach Other Activities
9. Week Behavioral Theories-Social Learning Theory: J. B. Watson, B.F. Skinner, J: B. Rotter, A. Bandura Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Biological Approach, H. Eysenck Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week The Cognitive Approach, G. Kelly Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Humanistic and Existential Perspectives: C. Rogers, A. Maslow, K. Goldstein ... Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week personality disoerders Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week General Review of the Semester Preparation, After Class Study, Interview
15. Week Last Review Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Gaining in-depth knowledge of psychological counseling theories, models, and approaches.
2 Analyzing and critically interpreting and synthesizing the theoretical knowledge base in the field of psychological counseling and guidance.
6 Formulating client issues and selecting appropriate counseling skills and interventions.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7
PY1 2 3 1 3 4 2 1
PY2 2 3 3 3 2 2 2
PY6 2 3 3 2 2 1 1
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Cloninger, S. C. (2000), Theories of Personality Understanding Persons, (Third Edition), New Jersey, Prentice-Hall, Inc.
  • Burger, J. M. (2006), Kişilik (Psikoloji Biliminin İnsan Doğasına Dair Söyledikleri). İstanbul, Kaknüs Yayınları
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 4 56
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 4 56
Other Activities 6 2 12
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 24.5 24.5
Final 1 30 30
Total Workload 178.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 7.0