December 10, 2024
Lifespan Personality Development
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August 30, 2024
Positive Psychology
This course aims to provide a general introduction to the area of Positive Psychology, the scientific study of what makes life most worth living, and to scientific findings related to happiness, well-being, and the positive aspects of the human experience. We will review the history of Positive Psychology, and its contribution to more traditional areas of psychology.
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May 8, 2024
Special Topics in Psychology: Experimental Social Robotics
In this special topic course, students will explore current issues in social robotics from an experimental perspective. By analyzing the relevant literature, designing, and setting up experimental studies, students will learn how to experimentally address questions in social robotics and HRI. They will also develop and refine their teamwork capacity and project-management skills.
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May 8, 2024
Introduction to Statistical Analyses of Psychological Data
The course introduces students to the statistical methods commonly used in psychological research and provides the necessary foundation in statistical reasoning to think critically about psychological findings reported in research articles and in the media. Students will learn how to use statistics in the context of research, what statistical test is appropriate given the research design and the type of data collected, and why statistical tests are used to draw conclusions in research.
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May 8, 2024
Sports Psychology
This course examines the scientific study of people and their behaviors in sport and exercise activities, and the practical application of that knowledge. The course is designed to introduce students to sports psychology through a broad overview of the major topics in the field, including personality, motivation, arousal, imagery, and group processes. The effect of sports and exercise on the individuals psychological development, health, and well-being will also be discussed.
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May 8, 2024
Multicultural Psychology
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May 8, 2024
Stereotyping, Prejudice and Discrimination
This course is designed to familiarize students with basic psychological theory and research on intergroup relations, prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination, so that they can: (1) evaluate and analyze the scientific merit of this research, and (2) apply this research to real world.
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May 8, 2024
Neuroscience Methods
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May 8, 2024
The Psychology of Criminal Behavior
The course examines the psychology behind why certain people commit crimes, while others do not. Using detailed studies of specific crimes, the course reviews how psychological theories can be used in an applied way in forensic investigation contexts, crime prevention and intervention, and evolving criminal justice systems. Considering the practical applications of psychological research alongside the lived experience informs each module of study.
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May 8, 2024
Organizational Neuroscience
The course offers a systematic overview on the emerging discipline of Organizational Neuroscience (ON), an interdisciplinary field that combines neuroscience, psychology, organizational behaviour, business organization, and management to explore how brain functions, cognitive processes, and neurological mechanisms may influence human behaviour within workplaces and organizations. The course will address the neural underpinnings of behavior at both the individual (micro), group (meso) and organizational (macro) level of analysis.
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May 8, 2024
The Psychology of Misinformation and Irrational Belief
The course explores the psychological processes behind the proliferation and spread of misinformation and irrational belief (e.g., fake news, conspiracy theories) as well as their impact on individuals and society.
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May 8, 2024
Positive Psychology HONORS
This course aims to provide a general introduction to the area of Positive Psychology, the scientific study of what makes life most worth living, and to scientific findings related to happiness, well-being, and the positive aspects of the human experience. We will review the history of Positive Psychology, and its contribution to more traditionalareas of psychology.
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May 8, 2024
Theories of Personality
Personality is generally defined as an individual’s unique stable pattern of thinking, feeling and behaving, and its study has been an extremely important focus in scientific psychology. This course examines the various theories of personality and, according to each theory, a personality’s structure and development. The scope of theories studied will be from the Freudian tradition through to Trait Theories, Biological Perspectives, Behavioral/Social Learning theories, Humanistic/Existential models and finally to more current Cognitive theories.
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May 8, 2024
Psychobiology
The course provides an overview of the field of psychobiology. Drawing both from the biological and psychological sciences, the course introduces students to the structures and functions of the central and peripheral nervous systems, with a focus on how they influence mental processes and behavior.Students will gain the foundational knowledge to understand how biological processes inform the human experience.
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May 8, 2024
Psychology and Law
The course focuses on applications of concepts and theories from cognitive, social, developmental and clinical psychology, to the administration of justice. Topics include the psychological processes involved in jury selection, jury deliberation and decision making, police interrogation, false confessions, eyewitness testimony, memory for traumatic events, child witnesses, juvenile offenders, and the role of psychologists as trial consultant and expert witnesses.
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May 8, 2024
Psychology of Objectification & Dehumanization
The course is organized around the theme of objectification, that is, the perception of human bodies, especially female bodies, as objects. It explores the ways in which bodies (both ones own and that of others) are objectified, and how being objectified can impact individuals social functioning, well-being, and their perception in human terms (dehumanization).
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May 8, 2024
Psychology of the College Experience
The course, aimed at first-year students, provides an overview of contemporary and classic research in psychology relevant to the college experience. Through a combination of theory, research, and practical applications drawn from different domains of psychological inquiry (e.g., cognitive, social)
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May 8, 2024
Psychology of Women and Gender
The course examines the psychology of women and gender emphasizing the social construction of gender and its impact on women both at the individual and collective levels. Through a social psychological perspective, the course will examine the structural impediments and inequalities faced by women as well as members of other nondominant groups, including people with cultural, ethnic, and sexual minority identities.
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May 8, 2024
Psychopathology
ssues related to psychopathology will be explored, with an emphasis on methodological problems and the causes of psychopathological conditions. The DSM classification system, which has become standard in North America and in many other parts of the world, will be examined critically, and other more theoretically coherent nosologies will be studied. Diagnostic categories will be examined from the point of view of three major theoretical approaches: psychodynamic, biological, and cognitive.
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May 8, 2024
Science of Creativity
In this course, students will explore human creativity through different scientific perspectives (i.e., psychological, cognitive, artistic, and neurobiological). They will be introduced to research in creativity studies, and learn how to critically examine the current theories, evidence, and applications. The main topics include the definition of creativity; psychological and cognitive profiles of creative individuals; basic cognitive functioning of creative thinking and its neural correlates; and cognitive strategies for optimizing creative output.
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May 8, 2024
Senior Seminar in Psychology
The course provides students with an opportunity to integrate and consolidate the skills and knowledge acquired through the major curriculum while reflecting on overarching themes and issues that characterize psychology as a science and as a profession. Discussion will focus on questions of diversity within the discipline, multiculturalism, ethics, and social responsibility in the marketing of psychology among others.
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May 8, 2024
Social Psychology
The course focuses on the relationship between the individual and society, by examining how people form and sustain their attitudes, beliefs, and values. Students are introduced to current research findings in areas such as leadership and group dynamics, cults, prejudice and racism, aggression, altruism, and love and attraction. A group research project is required.
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May 8, 2024
Special Topics in Psychology: Psychodynamic Psychology
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of psychodynamic psychology, emphasizing its historical roots, contemporary applications, and critiques. Students will examine key concepts such as the unconscious mind, defence mechanisms, and transference, and explore how these ideas have evolved in modern psychological practices including therapy, education, and organizational behaviour. Students will also critically examine the empirical studies supporting psychodynamic principles, and address critiques of psychodynamic approaches, including challenges to their scientific validity and cultural relevance.
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May 8, 2024
Affective Neuroscience
The course enables students to acquire an in-depth knowledge of emotion, emotion regulation and emotion expression. Through engagement with contemporary scientific literature, students will deepen their understanding of the role emotions play in their life, and how emotions are processed in the healthy brain as well as in the brain after a lesion.
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May 8, 2024
Child Development
Follows the development of the child through adolescence, with emphasis on the complexity and continuity of psychological development. The course will emphasize the interaction and interdependence of the various systems: biological, genetic, and environmental, as well as the interaction and the interdependence of cognitive and social factors in the various stages of development, from the prenatal period through adolescence.
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May 8, 2024
Clinical Psychology
This course aims to provide an overview of the area of Clinical Psychology and will cover both a brief history of clinical psychology and current standards and evidence-based practices. Students will learn about the main theoretical approaches and common assessment and treatment methods of clinical psychologists and explore the current issues in this area.Satisfies “Applied Psychology” core course requirement for Psychological Science majors.
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May 8, 2024
Clinical Psychology HONORS
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May 8, 2024
Cognitive Development
This course aims to provide students with an understating of the developmental changes that occur in childrens thinking from birth to adolescence. Students will learn about current topics and theories in cognitive development as well as the experimental methodologies adopted in this field. Central topics will include brain development, perception, language, memory, category and concepts, social cognition, and problem solving.
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May 8, 2024
Cognitive Perspectives on Human-Technology Interaction
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May 8, 2024
Cognitive Psychology – Honors
This course will examine the structure and function of mental processes, which account for human behavior. Topics include attention, perception, memory, problem solving, decision making, cognitive development, language, and human intelligence. Individual, situational, gender, and cultural differences in cognition will also be explored. An individual research project or research paper is required.
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May 8, 2024
Cognitive Psychology
This course will examine the structure and function of mental processes, which account for human behavior. Topics include attention, perception, memory, problem solving, decision making, cognitive development, language, and human intelligence. Individual, situational, gender, and cultural differences in cognition will also be explored. An individual research project or research paper is required.
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May 8, 2024
Developmental Psychology
The course provides a general introduction to the science of developmental psychology and its applications. A number of questions will be addressed, including: What develops and when; The contribution of nature and nurture to developmental change; Mechanisms of change; The role of the child and the larger sociocultural context in shaping development; Continuity and discontinuity in development; Methods used to address the above topics; Application of developmental research to everyday issues.
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May 8, 2024
Educational Psychology
The course examines how psychological theories and research can inform educational practices. It provides an overview of the major theories of human development, learning and motivation, and their educational implications. Students will learn to think critically about the pros and cons of a given educational approach, and to explain the relevance of psychological research findings for educational methods.
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May 8, 2024
General Psychology
Introduces the study of psychology, the study of the human mind, in some of its many facets: epistemological issues, the brain, perception, learning, language, intelligence, motivation, development, personality, emotion, social influences, pathology and therapy, and prevention. These will be seen from the scientific and scholarly point of view, but with emphasis on their relevance to everyday life.
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May 8, 2024
Health Psychology
This course will examine five broad areas: the foundations of health psychology including health research; stress, pain and coping; behavioral factors in cardiovascular disease and chronic disease; tobacco, alcohol, drugs, eating, and exercise; and challenges in health psychology.
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May 8, 2024
Health Psychology – Honors
This course will examine five broad areas: the foundations of health psychology including health research; stress, pain and coping; behavioral factors in cardiovascular disease and chronic disease; tobacco, alcohol, drugs, eating, and exercise; and challenges in health psychology.
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May 8, 2024
Human Communication
This course familiarizes students with a set of diverse scientific perspectives on human communication. These perspectives cover psychological and social aspects of human communication, providing opportunities for students to acquire a critical appreciation of this multifaceted phenomenon.The course covers a number of key topics such as (a) introductory notions about spoken language, signed language, and non-verbal communication; (b) referential communication; (c) the process of grounding; (d) egocentrism and miscommunication; (e) language as a social action.
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May 8, 2024
Abnormal Psychology
Description and study of various forms of abnormal behavior: neuroses, psychoses, social deviance, brain disorders, mental retardation, psychosomatic illnesses, childhood disorders, and substance abuse. The relationship between abnormal behavior and values, norms, and law. Case studies and various models employed to understand abnormal behavior are discussed. Fieldwork usually includes a visit to an institution for handicapped children or a rehabilitation center.
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May 8, 2024
Human Communications
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May 8, 2024
Adolescent Psychology
This course examines how individual differences and environmental circumstances influence psychological and life outcomes in adolescence. Focusing on the biological, cognitive, and social changes experienced as individuals move from early to late adolescence, the course explores how the social contexts of family, peers, and schools affect the developmental processes.
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May 8, 2024
Human Sexuality
This course provides an overview of human sexual behavior from birth through adulthood. Sexuality is explored from historical, cultural, psychological, physiological, sociological and legal viewpoints. Some of the topics covered will include: Research methods in human sexuality, female/male anatomy, sexual behavior, gender, sexual orientation, love/marriage/mating, sexual disorders.
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