| Course Objectives: |
The aim of the course is to provide students with a perspective through theories and theories about attachment and close relationships and to enable them to use this perspective effectively in practical applications. |
| Course Content: |
This course covers the definition, development and history of close relationships, close relationships in a cross-cultural context, attachment theory and practices, partner selection and initiation of relationships, communication and sensitivity, emotional regulation and cognition, interdependence, friendship, romantic love, maintaining and developing relationships, sexuality. , includes topics such as stress and tensions in relationships and ending relationships. |
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Related Preparation |
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Definition, Development and History of Close Relationships |
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Close Relationships in an Intercultural Context |
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Attachment Theory and Applications |
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Communication and Responsiveness |
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Emotion Regulation and Cognition |
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| 6) |
Interdependence |
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Friendship |
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Romantic Love |
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Choosing a Partner and Starting Relationships |
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| 10) |
Maintaining and Developing Relationships |
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| 11) |
Sexuality |
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| 12) |
Relationship Stress and Tension |
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| 13) |
Ending a Relationship, Loss, Grief |
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| 14) |
Evaluation |
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| Course Notes / Textbooks: |
1. Demir, M., & Sümer, N. (Eds.) (2018). Close relationships and happiness across cultures. Springer International Publishing
2. Hazan, C. & Campa, M. I. (Eds.) (2013). Human Bonding: The Science of Affectional Ties. Guilford Press.
3. Fletcher, G. J., Simpson, J. A., Campbell, L., & Overall, N. C. (2013). The science of intimate relationships (Vol. 323). Malden, MA: Wiley-Blackwell. |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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To investigate individuals’ cognitive, emotional, and behavioral processes in scientific perspective and to have general information about psychology theories |
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| 2) |
To have main application skills regarding applied psychology |
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| 3) |
To figure out, determine, formulate, and develop problem solving skills regarding individuals’ cognitive, emotional, and behavioral processes and problems |
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| 4) |
To determine individuals’ problems faced in their developmental stages, to develop problem solving skills for these problems, and to have information about consultation when needed |
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| 5) |
To have information regarding measurement and evaluation tools that are used in different subbranches of psychology |
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| 6) |
To have basic level of information and skills regarding observation and interview techniques |
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| 7) |
To have professional and ethical responsibility information and awareness |
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| 8) |
To have skills to conduct independent research using appropriate qualitative and quantitative accumulation of knowledge in psychology |
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| 9) |
To have a skill regarding data collection, analysis, interpretation and report |
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| 10) |
To have awareness regarding empathy, interpersonal sensitivity, individual and social processes and problems |
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To determine factors that affect psychological well-being in industrial and organizational structures |
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To share acquired information related to psychology with different individuals and institutions and inform them |
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