PSL605 - EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGY of LEARNING

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGY of LEARNING PSL605 1st Semester 2 2 3 7
PrequisitesPSL 201 Psychology of Learning or equivalent course
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
Drill and Practice
 
Instructor (s)Dr. Öğr. Ãœyesi Arzu ÖZKAN CEYLAN 
Course objectiveThe course aims to provide detailed information about the history of research in psychology learning, habituation and sensitization, basic principles, concepts and procedures of classical and operant conditioning, schedules of reinforcements, and stimulus control of operant behaviour. 
Learning outcomes
  1. Explain history of learning research, concepts of habituation and sensitization, basic principles, concepts and procedures of operant and classical conditioning, and stimulus control of behavior.
  2. Change the behaviors of a virtual rat by applying the principles of operant and classical conditioning.
  3. Examine the variables influencing conditioning process
  4. Analyze the data and write papers regarding lab work.
  5. Plan and execute original research.
Course ContentThis course covers concepts of habituation and sensitization, principles, procedures, concepts and applications of classical and operant conditioning, and exercises with Sniffy the virtual rat.
Course Level: Graduate
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Arzu ÖZKAN CEYLAN
Course Assistants: Found by the course instructor with the approval of the USA.
Internship Status of the Course: None 
ReferencesDomjan, M. P. (2009). The Principles of Learning and Behavior: Active Learning Edition (6th Ed.). Wadsworth Publishing.
Klein, S. B. (2002). Learning: Principles and Applications (4th ed.). Mc
Graw-Hill.
Chance, P. (2003). Learning and Behavior (5th ed.). Thomson &
Wadsworth.
Alloway, T., Wilson, G. ve Graham, J. (2011). Sniffy the Virtual Rat Pro, Version 3.0 (with CD-ROM). Wadsworth.
Related current articles and textbooks. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Research methods in psychology of learning
Week 2Basic phenomena in classical conditioning
Week 3Conditioning procedures and influence of stimulus intensity, Sniffy: Exercises 1-5
Week 4Inhibitory conditioning, Sniffy: Exercises 10-11
Week 5Effects of multiple stimuli in classical conditioning, Sniffy: Exercises 6-9
Week 6Midterm exam
Week 7What is learned in classical conditioning?
Week 8Basic phenomena in operant conditioning, Sniffy: Exercises 22-27
Week 9Effects of reinforcement
Week 10Effects of punishment and extinction, Sniffy: Exercises 28-30
Week 11Midterm exam
Week 12Schedules of reinforcement and partial reinforcement extinction effect, Sniffy: Exercises 31-36
Week 13Stimulus control: stimulus discrimination and generalization, Sniffy: Exercises 37-42
Week 14What is learned in operant conditioning?
Week 15Context effects in classical and operant conditioning
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments725
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms225
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes950
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 16 2 32
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application14228
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14228
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project000
Homework assignment7535
Midterms (Study duration)22550
Final Exam (Study duration) 14545
Total Workload5481218

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Understands current theoretical and applied knowledge in psychology.   X 
2. Understands the relationships between theoretical and applied knowledge and other disciplines in psychology.  X  
3. Understands the cause and consequences of the transformation of life.     
4. Evaluates analysis techniques, technologies and applications related to psychology.     
5. Acts in accordance with legislation, professional values and ethical principles.   X 
6. Presenting solution suggestions with reporting data.     
7. Interdisciplinary and interdisciplinary studies are carried out in psychology.     
8. It produces frameworks within the framework of social responsibility.     
9. Personal and professional life embraces the lifelong learning solution.   X 
10. Adopts and applies critical approach.   X 
11. Conducts research using psychology knowledge and skills and evaluates the literature analysis of the results.     
12. Takes master's education to an advanced level in the academic and practical field.     
13. Information is shared at scientific meetings.     

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