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R. Conti Motivation is the energy behind human actions. Can people control their own desires How do emotions energize behavior What satisfactions contribute to a happy life These questions are of interest to psychologists studying human motivation. This seminar begins by examining basic biological motives, such as hunger and aggression, and progresses toward the study of more complex motivational phenomena such as curiosity, striving for success, and falling in love. By drawing from physiological, cognitive, social, and personality psychology, this course provides a unique opportunity to examine some of the most interesting questions in psychology from a variety of perspectives. Prerequisite: PSYC 200 and 260, or permission of instructor.
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C. Keating To what degree does culture shape and constrain the development of human abilities, perceptions, and beliefs about self and others What features of human behavior lie beyond culture's reach In pursuing these questions, students study how sensorimotor, perceptual, emotional, cognitive, social, and personality development proceed in diverse cultural contexts. Theories of human behavior and the cross-cultural methodologies used to test them are critiqued in detail. Inquiry is framed by an understanding of cultural and biological evolution and incorporates readings from developmental and cross-cultural psychology, anthropology, and sociology. Prerequisites: PSYC 200 and 250, or permission of instructor. PSYC 309 recommended.
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L. Reid This course takes as its point of departure the idea that films reflect many of the basic psychological processes implicated in the construction or race and racism. Race and racism have been significant themes throughout the history of the American cinema. For example, although D.W. Griffiths' 1915 film The Birth of a Nation is widely heralded for its epic scope and technical innovation, it was based on Thomas Dixon's novel The Clansman. Similarly, the first feature-length movie with a significant amount of dialogue, Al Jolson's The Jazz Singer, portrayed a white actor in blackface. From these early milestones to contemporary films, race and racism remain important cinematic themes that illustrate many important psychological processes such as stereotyping, racial identity formation, and institutional racism. Readings are taken from the empirical literature of the behavioral sciences generally, and social psychology in particular. Readings for the week are examined in relation to the film shown each week in lab. This course offers students from a variety of racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds an opportunity to think critically about the ways that race shapes modern American life. Prerequisit e: PSYC 2 60 or CORE 144, or permission of instructor. This course is crosslisted as AL ST 366
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Staff This course offers an in-depth analysis of selected topics and theories in experimental social psychology. Topics may include social cognition, conformity, altruism, aggression, love, justice, and prejudice. Prerequisite: PSYC 200 and 260, or permission of instructor.
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L. Reid This course introduces students to the way that psychology informs understanding of prejudice and racism, the processes that support and maintain them, and effective interventions and actions to challenge them. The course considers theory, research, and applications from psychology together with interdisciplinary perspectives and studies. Students develop a multi-level analytic and practical approach to the problems of prejudice, racism, and related social issues. The topics covered include the historical and political context shaping the study of prejudice and racism; attitudes, stereotypes, and identities; intergroup relations and conflict; individual, institutional, and cultural racism; and education and social change. Prerequisite: PSYC 200 and 260, or permission of instructor.
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R. Conti Most adults spend the majority of their waking hours working. This is a greater investment of time and energy than is made into any other single endeavor. Thus, understanding the reasons why people work, the psychological dynamics of the workplace, and the potential benefits and costs of various work situations is of considerable practical importance. This course introduces students to the field of industrial/organizational (I/O) psychology, with an emphasis on studying the workplace as an important context for human interaction, the realization of personal goals, and the development of competencies. We also discuss the role that I/O psychologists play in organizations. Prerequisites: PSYC 200 and 260, or permission of instructor.
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A.J. Tierney This course surveys the many syndromes of psychopathology from a biological perspective. Topics include depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, personality disorders, cognitive disorders, and substance abuse. Neurobiological and genetic theories of etiology are considered in depth. Students learn about biological research and diagnostic methods such as PET scans and MRI, and medical treatments, including pharmacological interventions, electroconvulsive therapy, and psychosurgery. Prerequisite: PSYC 270 or NEUR 170; not open to students who have taken PSYC 363.
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A.J. Tierney Health psychologists seek to understand the relationships among psychological factors, behavior, and physical health. Topics covered in this course include the effects of stress, depression, and personality characteristics on people's susceptibility to and recovery from illness; the role of psychotherapy, social support, and meditation in helping people with chronic illnesses survive longer; and the significance of psychological factors in alternative medical treatments such as acupuncture. The course also considers in detail how the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems interact to mediate the relationship between psychological processes and physical health. Prerequisite: PSYC 270 or NEUR 170, or permission of instructor.
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This course is crosslisted as NEUR 373. For course description, please see "Neuroscience: Course Offerings."
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This course is crosslisted as NEUR 375. For course description, please see "Neuroscience: Course Offerings."
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