PSYC 445 - Psychology of Consciousness

Institution:

Bridgewater State University

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

Prerequisite: PSYC 100 and PSYC 242; or consent of instructor Consciousness studies are revolutionizing the ways in which we understand ourselves. The phenomena of consciousness will be examined from a variety of perspectives, incorporating the most recent research from the cognitive and neurosciences to explore the evolutionary and adaptive roles of consciousness. The relevance of this material to the study of personality, emotion, memory, learning, creativity and psychopathology will be addressed. The phenomena associated with altered states, dream cognition, hypnosis, meditation, imagery and visionary states will also be examined. This course will be of interest to clinicians and educators, as well as to anyone interested in discovering more about the nature of the human mind and consciousness. (Formerly PSYC 345)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bridgew.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 531-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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