Faculty Of Economıc, Admınıstratıve And Socıal Scıences
Psychology (Englısh)
Course Information
| ATTACHMENT PSYCHOLOGY | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Code | Semester | Theoretical | Practice | National Credit | ECTS Credit |
| Hour / Week | |||||
| PSY452 | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Prerequisites and co-requisites | |
|---|---|
| Language of instruction | Turkish |
| Type | Elective |
| Level of Course | Bachelor's |
| Lecturer | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Feyruz USLUOĞLU |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Suggested Subject | |
| Professional practise ( internship ) | None |
| Objectives of the Course | To give information about historical development of attachment theory, research and assessment methods and to distinguish similarities and differences in childhood and adult attachment |
| Contents of the Course | Attachment theories and the effects of early attachment styles on adult life |
Learning Outcomes of Course
| # | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| 1 | Learn about the historical roots, research and assessment methods of attachment |
| 2 | Discuss the importance of the relationship between the care-giver and the infant in terms of “normal” and “abnormal” brain and personality development |
| 3 | Differentiate between the similarities and differences of childhood and adulthood attachment behavior. |
| 4 | Understand the relationship between attachment and physical and psychological health |
| 5 | Learn about the different ways attachment theory can be used in psychological interventions |
Course Syllabus
| # | Subjects | Teaching Methods and Technics |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and Overview of the Course | Face-to-face, lecturing and discussing |
| 2 | • Drive Theory: Sigmund Freud and Classical Psychoanalysis. | Face-to-face, lecturing and discussing |
| 3 | Ego Psychological Theoris (H. Hartman, A. Freud) | Face-to-face, lecturing and discussing |
| 4 | Ego Psychological Theoris (R. Spitz; M. Mahler) | Face-to-face, lecturing and discussing |
| 5 | Object Relations Theory (Melanie Klein) | Face-to-face, lecturing and discussing |
| 6 | The British Object Relations Theorists: (W. R. D. Fairbairn) | Face-to-face, lecturing and discussing |
| 7 | The British Object Relations Theorists: (D. W. Winnicott) | Face-to-face, lecturing and discussing |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Face-to-face, lecturing and discussing |
| 9 | Interpersonal Psychoanalysis (H. S. Sullivan) | Face-to-face, lecturing and discussing |
| 10 | Self Psychology (H. Kohut) | Face-to-face, lecturing and discussing |
| 11 | Historical Roots and Theories of Attachment | Face-to-face, lecturing and discussing |
| 12 | Overview of Attachment Theory | Face-to-face, lecturing and discussing |
| 13 | • Attachments Beyond Infancy | Face-to-face, lecturing and discussing |
| 14 | Attachment Theory and Psychopathology | Face-to-face, lecturing and discussing |
| 15 | Case Studies | Face-to-face, lecturing and discussing |
| 16 | Final Exam |
Course Syllabus
| # | Material / Resources | Information About Resources | Reference / Recommended Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mitchell S. A. & Black, M. J. (1995). Freud and beyond: a history of modern psychoanalytic thought. Basic Books | ||
| 2 | Palombo, J., Bendicsen, H. K., & Koch, B. J. (2009). Guide to psychoanalytic developmental theories. Springer Science+Business Media | ||
| 3 | Allen, J. G. (2013). Restoring Mentalizing in Attachment Relationships : Treating Trauma With Plain Old Therapy. American Psychiatric Association Publishing | ||
| 4 | Hazan, C., & Shaven, P. R. (1994). Attachment as an organizational framework for research on close relationships. Psychological Inquiry,5 (1), 1-22. https://doi.org/10.1207/s15327965pli0501_1 | ||
| 5 | Ainsworth, M. D. S. (1989). Attachments Beyond Infancy. American Psychological Association, 44,( 4), 709-716 |
Method of Assessment
| # | Weight | Work Type | Work Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40% | Mid-Term Exam | Mid-Term Exam |
| 2 | 60% | Final Exam | Final Exam |
Relationship between Learning Outcomes of Course and Program Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcomes | Program Outcomes | Method of Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Learn about the historical roots, research and assessment methods of attachment | 1͵2 | |
| 2 | Discuss the importance of the relationship between the care-giver and the infant in terms of “normal” and “abnormal” brain and personality development | 1͵2 | |
| 3 | Differentiate between the similarities and differences of childhood and adulthood attachment behavior. | 1͵2 | |
| 4 | Understand the relationship between attachment and physical and psychological health | 1͵2 | |
| 5 | Learn about the different ways attachment theory can be used in psychological interventions |
Work Load Details
| # | Type of Work | Quantity | Time (Hour) | Work Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course Duration | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| 2 | Course Duration Except Class (Preliminary Study, Enhancement) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| 3 | Presentation and Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Web Research, Library and Archival Work | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| 5 | Document/Information Listing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Preparation for Midterm Exam | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 9 | Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Midterm Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Midterm Exercise | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Final Project | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 14 | Final Exercise | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Preparation for Final Exam | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 16 | Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 150 | ||||