Academic Catalog

GPC333 EMOTIONS IN COUNSELING

Course Code: 3780333
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 5.0
Department: Guidance And Psychological Counseling
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
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Offered Semester: Fall Semesters.

Course Content

Overview of evolutionary, developmental, and social aspects of human emotions. Review of different theories of emotions. Examining the functions of emotions; universality and/or culture specific aspects of emotions. Age and gender differences in basic emotions, and emotion regulations strategies. The relationship among emotion, behavior, and cognition. Emotions, health and mental health. Working with emotions in psychological counseling.