Zeynep Karakuş

Psychology graduate with hands-on experience in cognitive and neuropsychological test administration, face-to-face interviewing, and academic writing. Skilled in collecting, analyzing, and reporting data, as well as engaging effectively with participants. Detail-oriented and communicative, eager to contribute research, analytical, and interpersonal skills in diverse professional settings.

• Graduation Thesis Statement (2025) - The effect of positive mood on creativity and depression.
• Oral Presentation, 6th National Graduate Psychology Students Congress (2024) - 'The Relationship Between Social Stigma, Beliefs About Mental Illness, and Self-Stigma in Seeking Psychological Help.'
• Completed Coursework: Advanced Statistics- Analyzed complex statistical results and presented findings in clear reports.
• Completed Cousework: Psychometrics- Developed skills in evaluating psychometric properties of questionnaires and scales.
• Completed Coursework: Qualitative Research Methods - Performed qualitative research involving face-to-face interviews, transcription, and thematic data analysis.
• Completed Coursework: Experimental Psychology Practices - Administered cognitive tasks including the Stroop Color-Word Task and the Flanker Task.
• Completed Coursework: Neuropsychological Test Administration -Experience in conducting standardized cognitive assessments (e.g., Raven’s Progressive Matrices, Digit Span, Judgment of Line Orientation).
• Completed Coursework: Consumer Behavior- Application of consumer behavior insights to support marketing strategies and customer research

• Erasmus+ Project: Designed activities to help high school students discover their passions.
• Ministry of Youth and Sports Project: Supported high school students in coping with university entrance exam anxiety.
• Psychology Club, AYBU (2021 – 2025): Project Team Leader and active member.
• European Student Network (2024 – 2025): Organized integration activities for international students.

• Author, PsiNossa Psychology Magazine (August 2024 – August 2025) - Contributed monthly articles to the music column of a semi-academic psychology journal.