|
16105 |
PSY 141 A Intro to Psychological
Science |
Thomas Hutcheon |
M
W 10:10 am-11:30 am |
RKC 102 |
SSCI |
How does the mind
create the reality we perceive? How do experiences shape the brain, and how do
processes in the brain influence thought, emotion and behavior? This
course investigates these and similar questions by studying the science of the
human mind and behavior. The course covers topics such as memory, perception,
development, psychopathology, personality, and social behavior. A focus is on
the biological, cognitive, and social/cultural roots that give rise to human
experience. Additionally, the course will consider how behavior differs among
people, and across situations. Class
size: 22
|
16106 |
PSY 141 B Intro to Psychological
Science |
Thomas Hutcheon |
M
W 11:50 am-1:10 pm |
RKC 102 |
SSCI |
See above. Class
size: 22
|
16107 |
PSY 204 Research Methods in
Psychology |
Sarah Dunphy-Lelii |
M
W 10:10 am-11:30 am |
HEG 204 |
SCI |
This course provides
an introduction to the research methods and data analyses used in the study of
psychology. Students will gain an understanding of research methods and design
through a combination of readings, lectures, class discussions, and hands-on
laboratory experience. Students will
work both individually and in groups to design and conduct observational
studies, surveys, and experiments. There
will be a strong emphasis on learning to present research results in different
ways. Ethical issues will be discussed
at each stage of the research process, and students will develop their ability
to assess research critically. This course has a choice of labs; students must
register separately for a lab.
Prerequisite: PSY 203 or equivalent. Class
size: 34
LAB OPTIONS:
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16004 |
PSY 204 LBA Research Methods:Psych Lab |
Sarah Dunphy-Lelii |
W 1:30 pm-3:30 pm |
HDR 101A |
SCI |
Class size: 17
|
16108 |
PSY 204 LBB Research Methods:Psych Lab |
Sarah Dunphy-Lelii |
Th 10:30 am-12:30 pm |
HDR 101A |
SCI |
Class size: 17
|
16111 |
PSY 221 Developmental Psychology |
Sarah Dunphy-Lelii |
T Th 8:30 am-9:50 am |
OLIN 202 |
SSCI |
To develop is to
change. What accounts for the individual differences between us, but also the similarities
that define people of a certain age? How do developmental scientists frame
these questions empirically, and interpret the answers they get? In this class,
we will study the balance of growth and decline across the lifespan from birth
to death, and think carefully about the unique characteristics of people at
each life stage. We will explore the many causes of change from infancy through
old age, including: cognition, physical maturation, social interaction,
language, and cultural influence. Textbook, research articles, and popular
writings will be used to facilitate discussion and writing. Prerequisite: PSY
141. Class
size: 22
|
16548 |
PSY 230 COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY |
Justin Hulbert |
M
W 11:50 am-1:10 pm |
HEG 102 |
SSCI |
Cross-listed: Mind, Brain & Behavior Cognitive psychology
is the study of mind: how we perceive the world, remember, represent knowledge,
acquire new information, become aware of our emotions, make plans, reason, and
use language. In this course we examine the empirical foundations that determine
our understanding of mind, including classic research designs, recent advances
in computational modeling, philosophical perspectives, and changes in cognition
throughout the lifespan. The course also considers the neural underpinning of
these topics. Class size: 22
|
16112 |
PSY 231 Neuroscience |
Justin Hulbert |
T Th 11:50 am-1:10 pm |
RKC 102 |
SSCI |
Cross-listed: Mind, Brain & Behavior The ability to express thoughts and emotions, and to
interact with the environment, is dependent in large part on the function of
the nervous system. This course will examine basic concepts and methods in the
study of brain, mind, and behavior. Topics include the structure and function
of the central nervous system, brain development, learning and memory, emotion,
sensory and motor systems, the assessment of human brain damage, and clinical
disorders such as schizophrenia, epilepsy and Parkinson's disease.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Psychological Science, Foundations of Mind, Brain
and Behavior, Introduction to Neurobiology, or permission of the
instructor. Class size: 22
|
16113 |
PSY 244 Psychology of Emotion |
Amy Winecoff |
T Th 10:10 am-11:30 am |
OLIN 202 |
SSCI |
Emotional experiences
lie at the heart of what it means to be human. Emotions influence what we pay
attention to, what we remember, and how we behave. In this course we will
discuss current psychological understanding of emotional processing. We will
discuss theories of emotion including evolutionary accounts, categorical
theories, and dimensional approaches. We will learn about the neural and
physiological processes underlying emotions as well as the psychological
processes that affect emotional perception, expression, and regulation. We will
also cover how breakdowns in emotional functioning can lead to psychopathology.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Psychological Science or consent of the
instructor. Class size: 22
|
16195 |
PSY / SST 251 Studies in Obedience: THE
MAN AND THE EXPERIMENT THAT SHOCKED THE WORLD ( |
Stuart Levine |
M
3:00 pm-6:00 pm |
LB3 302 |
SSCI |
See Social Studies
section for description.
|
16116 |
PSY 352 Race and the Law: A
PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE |
|
W 10:10 am-12:30 pm |
HDR 101A |
SSCI DIFF |
Cross-listed: Human Rights Recent
high-profile deaths of African-Americans have brought issues about how race
interacts with the law to the forefront of national dialogue. In this seminar we will explore how cognitive
and social psychology, as well as neuroscience, contribute
to this conversation. We will consider
how research on ordinary human tendencies can help us answer questions such as:
Why are we more likely to mistakenly “see” a weapon in the hand of an African-American
than a European-American? How and why does sentencing differ based on racial
factors? How do deliberations differ based on a jury’s racial composition?
Broadly, we will grapple with how to reconcile legal doctrine that often
demands evidence of conscious, deliberate intent to discriminate or harm with
empirical data showing that behavior often operates outside of our awareness,
and without intention or control.
Although our focus will be primarily on issues of criminal law and law
enforcement, we will cover topics such as voting rights and affirmative action
as time and student interest provide.
Prerequisites: Moderation into Psychology and one of the following:
Social Psychology, Judgment and Decision Making. Class
size: 12
|
16118 |
PSY 354 Causes AND ConseqUENCES OF
Eating Disorders |
Amy Winecoff |
M
1:30 pm-3:50 pm |
RKC 200 |
SSCI |
Eating disorders
are characterized by a persistent disturbance in eating behavior that results in
poor physical and mental well-being. Using animal models, human experimental
data, and epidemiological studies, this course will provide an in-depth look at
the pathogenesis, disease course, and psychological, biological, and social
consequences of eating disorders. We will discuss anorexia nervosa, bulimia
nervosa, and obesity at length; however, we will also touch on other
psychological and medical disturbances in eating behavior such as binge eating,
picky eating, and food allergies.
|
16119 |
PSY AB Abnormal PsychOLOGY:
AdvANCED MethodolOGY |
Amy Winecoff |
Th 2:30 pm-4:30 pm |
PRE |
N/A |
(2 credits) In
this course students will participate in laboratory research related to abnormal
psychology. Specifically, students will work on projects relevant to
understanding eating disorders or to understanding the basic psychological and
physiological processes associated with disordered eating. There will be a
weekly laboratory meeting in which we will discuss progress on ongoing projects
in the lab, and students will take turns presenting relevant empirical
articles. In addition to rotating weekly presentations, students will be
required to complete two papers and perform tasks related to the day-to-day
functioning of the laboratory. Enrollment is open to first-, second-, and
third-year students with the permission of the instructor.Class size: 6
|
16120 |
PSY COG Cognitive PsychOLOGY:
AdvANCED MethodOlOgy |
Thomas Hutcheon |
Th 1:30 pm-3:30 pm |
PRE |
N/A |
In this course,
students will gain experience working in a cognitive psychology
laboratory. Students will work
individually and in groups on research projects related to attention. A primary focus will be on how media multitasking,
which requires rapid shifting of attention between multiple sources of
information, impacts learning. Students
will participate in all phases of the research process including experimental
design, development of stimuli, programming studies, and collecting and
analyzing data. Requirements will
include a lab presentation, and other assignments throughout the semester. Enrollment is open to first-, second-, and
third-year students with the permission of the instructor. Class
size: 6
|
16121 |
PSY SOC Social PsychOLOGY: AdvANCED
Methodology |
|
Th 2:30 pm-4:30 pm |
PRE |
N/A |
(2 credits)This
course provides hands-on experience in the practice of Social Psychology. Students
will work individually and in teams on ongoing research projects in the Social
Psychology Laboratory. The realm of topics to be studied includes the roots of
unconscious bias, the gender disparity in the sciences, and behavior change. Students will participate in all phases of
the research process, including developing stimuli, programming studies,
conducting experimental sessions, and coding and analyzing research data.
Requirements include attendance at weekly lab meetings, two papers, a lab presentation,
and other assignments throughout the semester.
Enrollment is open to first-, second-, and third-year students with the
permission of the instructor. Students are expected to enroll for two
consecutive semesters. (This course may be taken for a maximum of eight
credits. Class size: 6