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  • Psychology 208: Cognitive Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Sewanee-The University of the South

    An introduction to the study of cognitive processes such as attention, memory, language, and reasoning. Students consider empirical findings from a variety of methodologies as well as the methodologies themselves. Broader issues such as unconscious processes and cultural differences in cognition are also examined in this context. Students are encouraged to discover applications of findings in cognitive psychology to other areas of psychology, other disciplines, and their everyday lives. Prerequisite: Psyc 100. (Credit, full course.) Yu
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  • Psychology 213: Comparative Sexual Behavior

    3.00 Credits
    Sewanee-The University of the South

    A survey and critical evaluation of research investigating the psychological and social factors in sexual behavior with some attention to the underlying biology. A comparison and contrast across species, across individuals, and across cultures. Topics include partner preference, sexual dysfunction and treatment, changes across the life span, and commercial sex. Readings include selections from works that have changed the American understanding of sexual behavior. May not be used as part of the natural science core requirement. Prerequisite: Psyc 100 or junior standing. (Credit, full course.) Peyser
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  • Psychology 219: Infancy and Childhood

    3.00 Credits
    Sewanee-The University of the South

    An introduction to the scientific study of human development from the prenatal period to middle childhood with an emphasis on physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development. The central questions concerning the nature and sources of development, as well as the significance of the cultural contexts in which development occurs, are examined. Students learn to evaluate existing research critically and are given opportunities to engage in research activities. Not open for credit to students who have received credit for Psyc 357. Prerequisite: Psyc 100. (Credit, full course.) Bateman
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  • Psychology 220: Adolescent and Adult Development

    3.00 Credits
    Sewanee-The University of the South

    An examination of the physiological, cognitive, social, and emotional factors affecting individual development during adolescence and adulthood. The course focuses on adolescence, early adulthood, middle adulthood, and late adulthood. Major theories of development and empirical methods applied to the study of these four phases of development are introduced. Topics include substance abuse, intimacy and intimate relationships, moral development, parenthood, mid-life crisis, vocational development, coping skills, death, and dying. Students gain experience by designing and conducting studies examining questions of their choosing and then presenting the results. Not currently offered; see 221. and 222. (Credit, full course.) Bateman
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  • Psychology 221: Adolescence

    3.00 Credits
    Sewanee-The University of the South

    An examination of physiological, social, and emotional factors affecting all stages of individual development during adolescence. Major theories and research on the subject are introduced. Among the topics addressed are biological changes, identity, autonomy, peer influences, substance abuse, and intimate relationships. Students are expected to present results from research studies they conduct on issues of adolescence. Not open for credit to students who have completed Psyc 220. Prerequisite: Psyc 100. (Credit, full course.) Bateman
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  • Psychology 222: Adult Development and Aging

    3.00 Credits
    Sewanee-The University of the South

    An examination of physiological cognitive, social, and emotional factors affecting all stages of individual development during adulthood. Major theories of development and research on the subject are introduced. Among the topics addressed are physiological aging, cognitive functioning, work, intimate relationships, parenthood, retirement, loss, death, and bereavement. Students are expected to participate in field research projects and service-learning opportunities. Not open for credit to students who have completed Psyc 220. Prerequisite: Psyc 100. (Credit, full course.) Bateman
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  • Psychology 251: Research Methods

    3.00 Credits
    Sewanee-The University of the South

    An introduction to basic research approaches in psychology, including field studies, correlational studies, true experiments, and quasi-experiments. Related issues and techniques such as ethics, sampling, measurement, and basic data analysis are examined. Students gain experience by designing and conducting several studies examining questions of their choosing and then presenting the results. Prerequisite: Psyc 100. (Credit, full course.) Yu
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  • Psychology 254: Neuropsychology

    3.00 Credits
    Sewanee-The University of the South

    A survey of physiological topics of importance to psychologists. The course begins with an overview of neural function and the organization of the brain. The reminder of the course is divided into three major sections: development of the brain, including sexual and abnormal development; abnormal states of the brain, including injuries, diseases, and mental illness; and psychotropic drugs, including both medication and drug abuse. Emphasis in each area is on application to other fields of psychology. Not open for credit to students who have completed Psyc 255. Prerequisite: 100 or completion of the natural science requirement. (Credit, full course.) Keith-Lucas
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  • Psychology 255: Neuropsychology

    3.00 Credits
    Sewanee-The University of the South

    A survey of physiological topics of importance to psychologists. The course begins with an overview of neural function and the organization of the brain. The remainder of the course is divided into three major sections: development of the brain, including sexual and abnormal development; abnormal states of the brain, including injuries, diseases, and mental illness; and psychotropic drugs, including both medication and drug abuse. Emphasis in each area is on application to other fields of psychology. Not open for credit to students who have completed Psyc 254. Prerequisite: Psyc 100 or completion of the natural science requirement. Laboratory course. (Credit, full course.) Keith-Lucas
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  • Psychology 276: Pseudopsychology

    3.00 Credits
    Sewanee-The University of the South

    An examination of the empirical evidence for a wide range of controversial phenomena such as extrasensory perception, graphology, eugenics, and various urban legends. Divination is considered in its various forms, from entrails and numerology to oracles to phrenology and astrology to contemporary "cold reading." Selected writings of prominent psychologists and insights provided by personality and social psychology. An emphasis throughout on critical thinking, changing standards of evidence, and a skeptical, data-based approach. Prerequisite: 100 or junior standing. (Credit, full course.) Peyser
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