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50.00 - 60.00 Credits
This type of thesis involves a combination of community service and related academic study. Students complete 50 to 60 hours of service in a community placement and meet in seminar once a week for structured reflection about ethics, the cultural context of students' service work, individual and social change, and other topics specific to students' placements. In the fall semester, students register for Psychology 457B. In the winter semester, students register for Psychology 458B. Majors writing a two-semester or honors thesis register for both Psychology 457B and 458B. [W3] Normally offered every year. G. Nigro, K. Low.
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3.00 Credits
This type of thesis involves empirical research and report writing supplemented by individual conferences with adviser. Students register for Psychology 457A in the fall semester or for Psychology 458A in the winter semester. Majors writing a two-semester or honors thesis register for both Psychology 457A and 458A. [W3] Normally offered every year. Staff.
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50.00 - 60.00 Credits
This type of thesis involves a combination of community service and related academic study. Students complete 50 to 60 hours of service in a community placement and meet in seminar once a week for structured reflection about ethics, the cultural context of students' service work, individual and social change, and other topics specific to students' placements. In the fall semester, students register for Psychology 457B. In the winter semester, students register for Psychology 458B. Majors writing a two-semester or honors thesis register for both Psychology 457B and 458B. [W3] Normally offered every year. G. Nigro, K. Low.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the basic principles of comparative cognition by examining the mental abilities of several nonhuman species, underscoring the importance of studying these animals for their survival. Students 1) are provided with a general historical and evolutionary framework in which to consider cognitive functioning, 2) discuss an extensive reading list during class sessions, and 3) visit the laboratories of distinguished researchers in the field of animal cognition. Prerequisite(s): Psychology 101. Enrollment limited to 16. Instructor permission is required. T. Kahan.
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3.00 Credits
This course surveys a variety of contemporary psychotherapies, ranging from dynamic approaches to behavior modification. The course is "hands on," in that students are asked to role-play therapy sessions on videotape as part of the course requirements and practice a variety of therapeutic techniques. The course also includes opportunities to observe treatment on videotape. Prerequisite(s): Psychology 235. Enrollment limited to 20. K. Low.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the nature of self-insight and the pursuit of accurate self-knowledge. Issues include sources of self-insight, accuracy of self-knowledge, self-deception and positive illusions, the role of self-insight in domains such as morality and aggression, and consequences of a lack of self-insight. Daily readings include books, review chapters, theoretical papers, and empirical reports that emphasize experimental methods and the analysis of quantitative data. A basic grounding in statistics is essential. Class sessions include a combination of lecture, discussion, films, and activities. Prerequisite(s): Psychology 218. Enrollment limited to 16. H. Boucher.
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3.00 Credits
Psychology is pervasive in our culture, found in the movies, popular books, magazines, newspapers, and on television, among other venues. This course examines the quality of the psychological information offered to the general public, the manner in which psychology is currently portrayed in popular culture, the rift between psychological science and the media, the difference between science and pseudoscience, and the strengths and weaknesses of psychology "popularizers" of the past. The course concludes with hands-on practice in writing about psychology for the general public in a responsible, critical, and thoughtful manner. Prerequisite(s): Psychology 101 and 261 or Education/Psychology 262. Enrollment limited to 30. (Diversity.) Staff.
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3.00 Credits
Adolescence is the transition between childhood and adulthood that is marked by many physical, cognitive, and socioemotional changes. One's psychosocial culture influences the process and experience of this developmental stage. This course examines adolescent development from a variety of psychosocial perspectives including race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and gender. The goals are for students to understand adolescent development, encounter different experiences of being in the world, and explore this life stage within some of its contextual framework. The course includes readings, discussions, and experiential activities including field trips. Prerequisite(s): Psychology 240, 242, or 260. This course has a fee of $200. Enrollment limited to 20. (Diversity.) S. Langdon.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines humor as a target of scientific inquiry; specifically, how psychological theory and research have been brought to bear on the study of humor. Topics include nonverbal and verbal humor, humor production and judgment, the psychobiology of humor, cognition and humor, social/cultural aspects of humor, sense of humor as a personality trait, and humor and health. Daily readings include books, review chapters, theoretical papers, and empirical reports that emphasize experimental methods and the analysis of quantitative data. Class sessions include a combination of lecture, student presentations, discussion, films, videos, and activities, including one or more field trips. Prerequisite(s): Psychology 218. This course has an additional fee. Open to first-year students. Enrollment limited to 15. H. Boucher.
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3.00 Credits
The main intent of this course is to acquire the skills necessary to read, understand, and critique original research in biological psychology/neuroscience. Secondarily, students explore particular topics with the goal of developing interests and a research proposal that could serve as the basis for a thesis proposal. After appropriate modeling by the instructor, each student becomes an expert in two topics of his or her choice, finds representative articles for the class to read, and then leads the class in a discussion of the topic. Students write occasional critiques of articles presented by other students and write a final paper/proposal on one of their topics. Prerequisite(s): Neuroscience/Psychology 200. Recommended background: Neuroscience/Psychology 363 or 330 or Biology/Neuroscience 308. Enrollment limited to 12. [S] J. Kelsey.
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