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Zeynep Soyalan

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Social psychologist at Sabancı University who studied how close-relationship reminders shape motivation for minimal social interaction.

Turkey
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At Sabancı University, I conducted three experimental studies within a TÜBİTAK 1001 research project, managing data collection, analysis, and reporting. My research focuses on social psychology and interpersonal relationships.

For my MSc thesis, I examined how perceived responsiveness in close relationships shapes motivation for minimal social interaction, with attachment orientations as individual differences. I conducted the full research process, from study design and data collection through statistical analysis and interpretation.

As a University Teaching Assistant, I supported instructors and students across five undergraduate psychology courses and coordinated three teaching assistants for Stress and Well-Being. I also trained and mentored undergraduate volunteers at SUStar Lab and contributed to research projects on social psychology and interpersonal relationships.

Experience

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University Research Assistant

Sabancı University

Sep 2023 - Jun 2026 (2 years 9 months)

Trained and mentored approximately 10 undergraduate volunteers on research tasks, contributed to social psychology and interpersonal relationship research projects, and supported research design, data collection, data management, and statistical analysis.

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Psychology Intern

Bi'Sey Seans Psychological Consultancy and Education Center

Nov 2022 - Jun 2023 (7 months)

Observed 10+ client sessions and psychological tests in a psychiatric setting, evaluated patient cases in 15+ daily clinical review meetings, and refined clinical observation skills through multidisciplinary case discussions.

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Psychology Intern

Humanite Psychiatry

Aug 2022 - Aug 2022 (0 months)

Observed ~10 client sessions to analyze real-world clinical dynamics, discussed cases in 10+ consultative review sessions with senior psychologists, and enhanced clinical observation and active listening skills through daily team collaboration.

Education

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MC

Müjdat Gezen Art Center

On-Camera Acting & Performance Training, Acting

2026 - 2026

On-Camera Acting & Performance Training from April to September 2026.

MC

Müjdat Gezen Art Center

Theater & Acting Training, Theater

2025 - 2026

Theater & Acting Training from October 2025 to March 2026.

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Sabancı University

Master of Science, Psychology

2023 - 2026

Grade: 3.96/4.00

Activities and societies: TÜBİTAK 1001 research scholarship (2024–2026).

MSc in Psychology with a GPA of 3.96/4.00. Thesis on the effect of close relationships reminders on minimal interaction motivation.

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Sabancı University

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

2019 - 2023

Grade: 3.57/4.00

Activities and societies: 50% Merit Scholarship; Dean's List & High Academic Honor.

BA in Psychology with a GPA of 3.57/4.00. Minors in Conflict Analysis and Resolution and Decision and Behavior.

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Dialog Speech Communication

Voiceover & Vocal Performance Training, Voiceover

2022 - 2022

Voiceover & Vocal Performance Training from March to June 2022.

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