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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
Staff This course provides students with a broad introduction to the field of social psychology, the study of how others influence our thoughts, feelings, and behavior in a social world. Course content will focus on both theoretical and empirical research to explore the ways in which social situations affect our cognition, emotion, and action, and the ways in which the self contributes to the social construction of human behavior. Specific topics include social judgment, group behavior, stereotyping and prejudice, conflict and war, liking and love, helping, and persuasion, among others. A laboratory weekend is required. Prerequisites: Psychology 110, or consent of instructor. Distribution area: social science.
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3.00 Credits
not offered 2008-09 How and why do group-based stereotypes form Why do they persist despite evidence of their inaccuracy Why are we prejudiced against one another and how can we reduce these tendencies This course will introduce students to theory and research addressing the nature of social identities (race/ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, etc.) and their influence on intergroup behavior from a social psychological perspective. Topics will include theoretical origins of prejudice and intergroup conflict, biases in social perception and judgment, how prejudice affects its targets, and potential means of changing stereotypes and reducing prejudice. Students will be encouraged to examine their own social identities and social relations with the goal of understanding how to successfully negotiate interactions between members of different social groups. Prerequisites: Psychology 110 or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Staff This course will examine the origins and psychological effects of stereotypes and gender differences on women. Specifically, we will explore how gender differences manifest themselves in all aspects of women's lives, including childhood, love and dating relationships, sex, marriage, the media's influence, work, violence, and mental health. Although we will touch on men's issues, the focus will be on women's experienc es. Prerequisit es: Psychology 110 or Gender Studies 100. Distribution area: alternative voice
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3.00 Credits
This course uses a problem-based student-centered approach to the development of infants and children. The goals of the course are to promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills using reading, data, video, and group projects on issues in perceptual, motor, social, and cognitive development. There is a problem-based assignment due for every class, but no conventional examinations. Students will understand the major issues in developmental psychology and developmental processes through critical reading of research reports and popular press, evaluating conflicting data, interpreting data, and generating testable hypotheses. Prerequisite: Psychology 110. Credit not allowed if Psychology 380 has been taken.
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4.00 Credits
These courses focus on topics within psychology and/or research interests of psychology faculty. These courses are generally not offered regularly. Enrollments in 200-level special topics courses can be larger than the limited-enrollment 300-level seminars, and these courses may provide broad surveys of a certain domain within psychology. These courses may be appropriate for nonpsychology majors as well as majors.
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3.00 Credits
Over the course we will be immersing ourselves in the study of the physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and moral development of children and adolescents. The goal of this course is to gain insight into teaching and learning by examining the various facets of human development. One goal of the course is to develop an appreciation for the challenges and opportunities facing each developmental stage of life. In this class we will practice thinking critically and creatively about development and exploring similarities and differences within and across cultures, gender, and age related cohorts. Pre-requisites: Psychology 110 or equivalent.
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3.00 Credits
This course will examine the origins and effects of stereotypes and the differences intersectional identities have on women. Specifically, we will critically examine the experiences of girls and women in America from a psycho-socio-cultural perspective with a particular emphasis on the constructs of gender, race, class, and sexuality and how these constructs both independently and collectively mediate the female life experience. Topics will include childhood, love and dating, relationships, sex, marriage, motherhood, media, work, violence, and mental health. This course will explore theories and interpretive frameworks from psychology, sociology, feminist studies, race studies, and cultural studies. Enrollment Restrictions: Credit not allowed if Psychology 239 has been taken. Distribution Area: Social Sciences, Alternative Voices
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the theories, issues, and research associated with the ways that people come to know and understand the world in which they live. Topics include pattern recognition, attention, memory, imagery, language, problem-solving, decision-making, and consciousness. Course meetings are twice weekly. At least two essay examinations and one research paper are required. Prerequisites: Psychology 110 or consent of instructor. Credit not allowed if Psychology 349 Seminar in Human Memory has been taken.
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1.00 Credits
Designed to teach verbal/nonverbal attending and communication skills through instruction, role-play, and videotaped practice. Additional topics include crisis counseling, suicide, depression, counseling minority and gay students, and ethics of the helping relationship. One hour of class and two hours of laboratory per week. A paper/project and a weekly co-counseling session required. Graded credit/no credit.
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3.00 Credits
Explores perceptions of normality to provide an introduction to mental illness and to mental health. Students will learn presenting issues and manifestations of major mental disorders, critically examining research and current diagnostic practice. Attention will be given to cultural competence in diagnosis and treatment. This course involves a significant amount of reading and an ability to utilize the readings in discussions and activities. Includes quizzes, two exams, and out-of-class assignments.
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