GPC128 PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY
| Course Code: | 3780128 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 2 (2.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 4.0 |
| Department: | Guidance and Psychological Counseling |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The course introduces learners the field and research methods of physiological psychology; physiology and anatomy of the organism; behavioral mechanisms; sensory functions; motor functions and emotions; physiological basis of motive; functional disorders and causes of these disorders.
The course has been designed to introduce students to the biological and physiological basis of human behavior. The course will introduce students to the structures and mechanisms associated with the human brain and central nervous system as well as their contribution to the full range of human behavior, both normal and abnormal.
Course Content
The field and research methods of physiology; physiology and anatomy of the organism, behavioral mechanisms, sensory functions, motor functions and emotions, physiological basis of motive and motive, functional disorders and causes of these disorders.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, each of the students will be able to describe and discuss each of the following:
The human behavior in terms of biological and chemical events originating in the human brain and nervous system.
Research methodologies used in physiological psychology studies.
The mechanisms by which psycho-active drugs and medications work.
The mechanisms which underpin the five basic senses of taste, smell, touch, sight, and hearing.
Human affective states in terms of biological and chemical events.
Sleep and biorhythm patterns in terms of biological and chemical events.
Common neurological disorders, affective disorders, and developmental disorders in terms of physiological events.
Mechanisms of chemical and behavioral addiction.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Have updated knowledge regarding basic theories and approaches of psychological counseling and guidance | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Know the necessary theories, and own the knowledge and skills to conduct individual, group and career counseling | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Effectively serve for the students' educational, social/individual and vocational guidance needs as a school counselor in the educational system | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Are sensitive about the cultural differences in counseling practices | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Follow national and international publications and developments in the field of psychological counseling and guidance | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Follow and use the technological innovations which the field of psychological counseling and guidance requires | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Know the main curriculum development approaches and procedures, and develop proposals about practices in different fields | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Choose and practice the measurement and evaluation tools in the field by evaluating their validity and reliability; and report the results by truly interpreting with an ethical sense and responsibility | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Have the knowledge and implication skills about main research methods | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Effectively use the statistical programs in the field, accurately use, interpret and report the statistical procedures | ✔ | |||
| 11 | Practice activities such as giving seminars and trainings related to their field | ✔ | |||
| 12 | Adhere to and practice the ethical values and principles in their social lives and professional activities (research, practice) | ✔ | |||
| 13 | Have effective communication skills in English and Turkish (listening, speaking, writing and reading) and effectively communicate with experts in the field, institutions, organizations and colleagues by using these skills | ✔ | |||
| 14 | Produce practical solutions to the social problems by considering conditions and cultural differences | ✔ | |||
| 15 | Adopt an advocate role in professional topics | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution