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This course examines the psychological effects of social diversity on our lives as individuals and as group members. Topics include: 1) gender, ethnicity, social class and other group memberships; 2) the perception of others; 3) social identity formation and change in relation to self; 4) in group/out-group relations in relation to identity; and 5) social change to reduce intergroup tensions. Finally, the class will consider how psychology as a discipline might change to become more relevant and sensitive to questions of diversity. Culture and Context course. Prerequisite: Psychology 100. Next offered 2009-2010.(4 credits)
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In this course a developmental perspective is used in examining various issues regarding children, teens, and their families within society. Children both influence and are affected by the social contexts and relationships in which they develop, and the class will explore some of these complex, multidirectional effects in depth. We will examine how social policies (both formal, such as foster care, and informal, such as the popular media) influence child development and family functioning. Beginning with a brief historical overview of the place of children in society, most of the semester is spent discussing children and families in contemporary American society. Culture and Context course. Prerequisite: Psychology 100. Spring semester. (4 credits)
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Students are guided in conducting research within specific content areas approved by the supervising faculty. Research may be conducted individually or in small groups depending on the content area. Research groups meet regularly for presentation of background material, discussions of common readings, and reports on project status; public presentation of each student's results is an integral element of the course. Directed research, typically taken in the junior year and open only to declared majors, is the capstone experience for Psychology majors. Students will be assigned to sections by the supervising faculty. Prerequisites: Psychology 100, Psychology 202, and an intermediate course. Every semester. (4 credits)
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An examination of the social psychological factors associated with race prejudice and racism, particularly in the United States. Focusing on the psychological theories proposed to understand racism, this course investigates the causes and consequences of racism at the individual, interpersonal, institutional and cultural levels of society. Special attention will be given to exploring interventions to reduce racism. Culture and Context course. Prerequisites: Psychology 100, Psychology 201, and at least one intermediate course or permission of the instructor. Next offered in 2009-2010. (4 credits)
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The field of health psychology addresses three issues: 1) the ways in which psychological factors and experiences (such as stress, personality patterns, discrimination, etc.) affect health, 2) changing health behaviors and 3) the psychological effects of being ill. We will read research articles, theoretical essays, and first person accounts as a basis from which to understand these issues and also to grapple with such questions as: What exactly is "health" What are the connections between the mind and the body Can psychology helpexplain how our membership in different social groups affects our health Why do some people get sick and others stay well What is it like to be a patient A doctor How do societal ideas about illness and disability affect us Prerequisite: Psychology 100, Psychology 201, and at least one intermediate course or permission of instructor. Spring semester. (4 credits)
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This course examines specific applications of psychological principles to the mental health field, focusing on strategies for therapeutic intervention. We will pay particular attention to the issues raised by traditional clinical practice, such as ethics, the politics and economics of mental health, and cultural biases, and consider alternatives to mainstream clinical services, including art therapy, spirituality, and non-Western healing. Prerequisites: Psychology 100, Psychology 201, Psychology 252 or permission of instructor. Fall semester. (4 credits)
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An examination of psychological factors that affect the comprehension of oral and written language. Topics include the origin of language, how language can control thought, the role of mutual knowledge in comprehension, and principles that underlie coherence in discourse. Includes readings from psycholinguistics, philosophy, sociolinguistics, gender studies, social psychology, and especially from cognitive psychology. Emphasis is placed on current research methods so that students can design an original study. Prerequisites: Psychology 100, Psychology 201, and Psychology 242, or two linguistics classes, or permission of the instructor. Spring semester. (4 credits)
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2.00 Credits
This course focuses on the theory and practice of community psychology: the promotion of well-being within a social context. Topics include empowerment models, primary and secondary prevention, ecological and systems analysis, coping and social support, and community organizing. We will pay particular attention to the problems and potentials associated with psychological interventions within educational, criminal justice, and traditional mental health systems. In addition to typical seminar activities, students will participate in a service learning experience for a minimum of 2 hours each week to gain direct understanding of the course concepts. Prerequisites: Psychology 100, Psychology 201, and at least one intermediate course or permission of instructor. Culture and Context course. Next offered 2009-2010. (4 credits)
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This class will focus on the hormonal mechanisms of behavior in animals (including homo sapiens). Following introductory lectures, a series of topics will be explored, with a particular emphasis placed on those behaviors most directly mediated by hormonal activity (such as aggression, sexual and reproductive behaviors, stress responses, etc.). Prerequisites: Psychology 100, Psychology 201, and at least one intermediate course or permission of the instructor. Next offered 2009-2010. (4 credits)
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The major aims of this course are to acquaint the student with various approaches to the study of cognitive development and to familiarize the student with normal patterns of thinking across childhood. We will cover key theoretical perspectives and research findings concerning the development of children's thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, and memory. Topics will include how information is acquired, represented, organized, and used in everyday and problem-solving contexts. Prerequisites: Psychology 100, Psychology 201, and at least one intermediate course or permission of instructor. Fall semester. (4 credits)
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