Psychology
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
Programme of Psychology
Course Details
Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
Programme of Psychology
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03180022 | Observation and Interview Techniques | 2025 | Spring | 8 | 3+0+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Face-to-face presentation |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Ali Yasin KAFES |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Ali Yasin KAFES | C-128 | [email protected] | 7490 | Tuesday 11:00 |
Course Content
Observation methodology, interview techniques, communication skills, case analysis, and ethical reporting.
Objectives of the Course
To provide psychology students with the skills to manage a professional interview process and conduct scientific observation, while presenting the techniques used within an ethical framework.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | To have the theory, theory and application skills of psychology. | 3 |
| P2 | Has the ability to access scientific and up-to-date information specific to the field, to observe, evaluate and explain the accuracy, validity and reliability of the information. | 3 |
| P6 | Adheres to the ethical principles of competence/competence, beneficence and non-harm, responsibility, honesty, respect for human rights and non-discrimination accepted by the Turkish Psychological Association. | 3 |
| P10 | Has the ability to produce culturally specific practical solutions within the scope of community service by addressing the problems encountered in the light of scientific methods. | 3 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Applies psychological theories and models in real-life scenarios and demonstrates the ability to use psychological tests and assessment tools. | P.1.3 | 1 |
| O2 | Can access scientific and current information specific to their field, define this information, and understand it. | P.2.1 | 1 |
| O3 | Understands and comprehends the ethical principles and commitments accepted by the Turkish Psychological Association and recognizes their significance. | P.6.1 | 1 |
| O4 | Produces new practical solutions using the information obtained from scientific analysis. | P.10.5 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction: Assessment Tools in Psychology and the Role of Observation/Interviewing |
| 2 | Observation Methodology: Structured, Semi-Structured, and Naturalistic Observation |
| 3 | Recording in Observation: Time Sampling, Event Sampling, and Checklists |
| 4 | Observer Bias and the Concept of Inter-rater Reliability |
| 5 | Interviewing Techniques: The Initial Interview and Anamnesis (History) Taking |
| 6 | Setting the Interview Environment and Establishing Therapeutic Rapport |
| 7 | Verbal Communication Skills: Open-ended and Closed-ended Questions, Encouragers |
| 8 | Emotional Communication Skills: Reflection, Paraphrasing, and Empathic Approach |
| 9 | Advanced Interviewing Techniques: Summarizing, Confrontation, and Informing |
| 10 | Inhibiting Factors in Interviews: Defense Mechanisms and Working with Resistance |
| 11 | Interviewing Special Groups I: Children, Adolescents, and Play-based Observation |
| 12 | Interviewing Special Groups II: Elderly, Trauma Survivors, and Individuals in Crisis |
| 13 | Mental Status Examination (MSE) and Forming Clinical Impressions |
| 14 | Reporting Interview Data, Ethical Boundaries, and Confidentiality |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Sommers-Flanagan, J., & Sommers-Flanagan, R. (2018). Klinik görüşme: İlke ve teknikler (A. Doğan & A. Yalçınkaya, Çev. Ed.). İthaki Yayınları. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterms | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Other | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| Total Work Load: | 140 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4,67 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P2 | P6 | P10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Applies psychological theories and models in real-life scenarios and demonstrates the ability to use psychological tests and assessment tools. | 3 | - | - | - |
| O2 | Can access scientific and current information specific to their field, define this information, and understand it. | - | 3 | - | - |
| O3 | Understands and comprehends the ethical principles and commitments accepted by the Turkish Psychological Association and recognizes their significance. | - | - | 3 | - |
| O4 | Produces new practical solutions using the information obtained from scientific analysis. | - | - | - | 3 |