Psychology
2014-15 General Catalog
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Lower-Division Courses
1. Introduction to Psychology. F,W,S
Introduces prospective majors to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes and also provides an overview for non-majors. Emphasizes social, cognitive, developmental, and personality psychology and their interrelations. (General Education Code(s): PE-H, IS.) (F) M. Callanan, (W) A. Kawamoto, (S) The Staff
2. Introduction to Psychological Statistics. W,S
An introduction to elementary statistical principles and techniques relevant to psychological research. Topics covered include basic parametric and nonparametric statistics, analysis of variance, and simple factorial designs. This course is prerequisite to course 181. Prerequisite(s): course 1 or 20, and Applied Mathematics and Statistics 2 or 3 or 6 or Mathematics 3 or 4 or 11A or satisfactory placement score on math placement exam or CEEB Advanced Placement Calculus AB exam. Enrollment limited to 165. (General Education Code(s): SR, Q.) (W) The Staff, (S) S. Whittaker
10. Introduction to Developmental Psychology. F,W,S
Addresses psychological development from conception to adolescence. Provides an overview of developmental psychology. Prerequisite(s): course 1; Applied Mathematics and Statistics 2 or 3 or 6, or Math 3 or higher Mathematics courses; and course 2 or Applied Mathematics and Statistics 5 or 7/7L. (F) N. Akhtar, (W) The Staff, (S) S. Wang
20A. Cognition: Fundamental Theories. F,S
Introduces basic concepts in cognitive psychology with a focus on theoretical explanations of cognitive functioning. Topics include perception, attention, memory, concepts, language, visual cognition, executive functions, and reasoning processes. (Formerly course 20, Introduction to Cognitive Psychology.) M. Wilson, (F) T. Seymour
20B. Cognition: Applied Issues. *
Introduces basic concepts in cognitive psychology with a focus on applications to real-world issues. Topics include perception, attention, memory, concepts, language, visual cognition, executive functions, and reasoning processes. The Staff
40. Introduction to Social Psychology. F
An analysis of contemporary research in social psychology and of what that research can teach us about the world we live in. Problems of conformity, propaganda, prejudice, attraction, and aggression. Focuses on a person's relationship with other people, how he or she influences them and is influenced by them. A. Pratkanis
42. Student-Directed Seminar. F,W,S
Seminars taught by upper-division or graduate students under faculty supervision. (See course 192.) The Staff
60. Introduction to Personality Psychology. W
An overview of major personality theories from Freud to the modern day, and an introduction to contemporary research on personality development and assessment. Prerequisite(s): course 1. P. Gjerde
65. Introduction to Humanistic Psychology. S
Humanistic psychology is seen here as those contemporary aspects of the field which are explicitly directed toward life-enrichment for members of the culture. The course does not attempt a complete survey of these aspects, but rather explores some of them in depth and attempts to begin working toward an overall theory of the humanistic movement. (General Education Code(s): IS.) R. Quinn
80A. Psychology and Religion. F
Topics covered include myth and the unconscious, the varieties of religious experience, dualism, women and religion, the role of authority, transpersonal experience, conversion, disaffiliation, self and community. (General Education Code(s): T3-Social Sciences.) R. Quinn
Upper-Division Courses
100. Research Methods in Psychology (7 credits). F,W,S
An introduction to research methods used to investigate human psychology. Course emphasizes critical thinking, designing and conducting research, analyzing and interpreting data, and writing a professional research report. (Formerly course 3.) Prerequisite(s): Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements; Applied Mathematics and Statistics 2 or 3 or 6, or Mathematics 3 or higher level Mathematics course; and course 2 or Applied Mathematics and Statistics 5 or 7/7L. (F) C. Leaper, (W) F. Crosby, (S) The Staff
101. Topics in Developmental Psychology.
These topics, offered at different times by different instructors, examine selected topics in developmental psychology. (Formerly course 100.) The Staff
102. Adolescent Development: Adolescence into Young Adulthood. S
Focuses on individual and relational development from early adolescence into young adulthood. Emphasis on the mutual influences of family relationships and adolescent development, and on the interface of family, peer group, and school experience in cultural contexts. Prerequisite(s): courses 3 or 100 and course 10. M. Azmitia
103. Adult Development and Aging. W
Overview of the cultural, societal, biological, interpersonal, and cognitive processes of adult development and aging. Class discusses how each of these contexts and processes promotes stability and change as adults experience adulthood, reflect on their lives, and prepare for death. Prerequisite(s): courses 3 or 100 and course 10. M. Azmitia
104. Development in Infancy. S
Focuses on psychological development in infancy. Presents research on perceptual, cognitive, and social-emotional development during the first two years of life. (Formerly course 101.) Prerequisite(s): courses 3 or 100, and 10. Enrollment restricted to psychology and cognitive science majors. N. Akhtar
105. Children's Thinking. F,S
Cognition in children from infancy through adolescence. Basic and current research on children's understanding of the social and physical world. Focus on major theoretical perspectives: especially Piaget's constructivist approach and sociocultural approach. Prerequisite(s): courses 3 or 100 and 10. (F) The Staff, (S) M. Callanan
106. Social and Emotional Development. W
An examination of contemporary theory and research on social and emotional development from infancy through childhood. Prerequisite(s): courses 3 or 100 and 10. C. Leaper
107. Gender and Development. *
Examines the developmental psychology of gender in childhood and adolescence. Prerequisite(s): course 3 or 100, and course 10. Enrollment restricted to psychology majors. C. Leaper
108. Educational Psychology. F
An overview of psychological theories and principles applied to formal and informal educational settings. Topics include: learning, motivation, cultural diversity, individual differences, and assessment. Students complete a research project. Prerequisite(s): courses 10 and 100. The Staff
110. Culture and Human Development (6 credits). W
Examines theory, research, and methods of studying the inherent cultural basis of human development and variations and similarities in human lives and activities in different communities worldwide. The approach draws on ideas and observations from psychology, anthropology, linguistics, sociology, and history. Course includes lab exercises using interview and observation methodologies and presentations of library research. (Formerly course 113.) Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements and one of the following: course 3 or 100; Anthropology 1 or 2; Education 92A, 92B, or 92C; Latin American Studies 1; or Sociology 1. (General Education Code(s): W, E.) B. Rogoff
112. Moral Development. F
How and why do children develop into moral beings? This course covers key theories and empirical research about the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral aspects of moral development, including psychoanalytic, behaviorist, constructivist, nativist, and evolutionary approaches. Prerequisite(s): courses 10 and 100. A. Dahl
115. Lifespan Developmental Psychopathology. F
Examines theory and research on developmental psychopathology. Emphasizes the origin and longitudinal course of disordered behavior. Explores the processes underlying continuity and change in patterns of adaptation and age-related changes in manifestations of disorders. Prerequisite(s): courses courses 3 or 100, 10, and 170. The Staff
118. Special Topics in Developmental Psychology. F,W,S
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118A. Children and War. W
Examines the development and behavioral ecology of children affected by war. Discusses refugee children, displaced children, abandoned children, orphaned children, children living in protracted conflict, and child soldiers. Reviews child protection strategies and psychosocial intervention for war-affected children. Prerequisite(s): courses 3 or 100 and 10. D. Hoffman
118B. Children in Extreme Circumstances. F
Reviews child survival in life-threatening contexts. Examines the lives of street children, institutionalized children, orphans, children in extreme poverty, enslaved children, war-affected children, abandoned children, and children whose parents have HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses. Prerequisite(s): courses 3 or 100 and 10. Enrollment limited to 60. D. Hoffman
118C. Theory of Mind. *
Reviews recent research on how children come to understand aspects of the human mind, such as desire, belief, goals, and intention. Also discusses the implications of this research on typically and atypically developing children. (Formerly Children's Understanding of the Human Mind.) Prerequisite(s): courses 3 or 100, and 10. Enrollment restricted to psychology majors. Enrollment limited to 60. S. Wang
119. Senior Seminars in Developmental Psychology. F,W,S
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119A. Development as a Sociocultural Process. F
Examines theory and research in sociocultural approaches to how people (especially children) learn and develop through participating in activities of their communities with other people. Emphasizes the organization of social interactions and learning opportunities, especially in communities in the Americas where schooling has not historically been prevalent. Satisfies seminar requirement. Satisfies senior comprehensive requirement. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of Entry Level Writing, Composition requirements; course 3 or 100, Anthropology 1 or 2, Education 92A, 92B, or 92C, Latin American and Latino Studies 1, or Sociology 1. Enrollment restricted to seniors or by permission. Enrollment limited to 30. (General Education Code(s): W.) B. Rogoff
119D. Cultural Perspectives on Adolescent Development. F
Examines cultural influences on adolescence from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic communities from the perspective of current interdisciplinary theories and research. Topics include: identity development; changes from early adolescence to adulthood; links among family, school, peer, and community experiences; programs for youth; and implications of bridging research, social policy, and community practice. Includes research practicum. Satisfies the seminar requirement. Satisfies the senior comprehensive requirement. Prerequisite(s): courses 3 or 100 and 10 and satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. Enrollment restricted to senior psychology majors or permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 30. C. Cooper
119E. The World of Babies. *
Focuses on how infants learn about intuitive physics, naive psychology, and shared culture. Also discusses how learning is facilitated by the community in which infants are brought up. Satisfies the seminar requirement. Satisfies the senior comprehensive requirement. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements and course 3 or 100. Enrollment restricted to senior psychology majors and cognitive science majors. Enrollment limited to 30. S. Wang
119F. Language Development. W
An introduction to language development in young children. Explores current theory and research in language development; and focuses on the preschool years. Satisfies the seminar requirement. Satisfies the senior comprehensive requirement. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements, course 10 and course 3 or 100. Enrollment restricted to senior psychology and cognitive science majors. Enrollment limited to 30. N. Akhtar
119H. Children, Research, and Policy. W
Explores ways that research in developmental psychology can be used to address "real-world" problems facing children. With an analytical focus on evidence and generalizability, we will investigate research-policy connections in topics of popular interest (e.g., child custody, poverty). Satisfies seminar requirement. Satisfies senior comprehensive requirement. (Formerly Developmental Psychology Research and "Real World" Problems) Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements and course 3 or 100. Enrollment restricted to senior psychology majors. Enrollment limited to 30. (General Education Code(s): W.) M. Callanan
119I. Special Topics in Narrative Development. S
Examines a special topic of current interest in developmental psychology centering on the features of self-identity that develop in the context of telling stories of individual and/or shared experiences, such as self-defining memories or family stories. Satisfies the seminar requirement. Satisfies the senior comprehensive requirement. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements; course 3 or 100; enrollment restricted to senior psychology majors. Course 60 recommended. Enrollment limited to 30. A. Thorne
119M. Identity Development in Social and Cultural Contexts. *
Senior seminar that focuses on identity development in adolescence and young adulthood. Discusses theory and research on the development of personal and social identities and the sociocultural contexts in which these personal and social identities are negotiated. Satisfies seminar requirement. Satisfies senior comprehensive requirement. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements and course 3 or 100; course 102 strongly recommended. Enrollment restricted to senior psychology majors or by permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 30. (General Education Code(s): W.) M. Azmitia
119P. Children and Technology. *
Covers current research and theory related to children and technology. Topics include: how children learn to use new technologies; how technology use impacts children's thinking; computer gaming and aggression; and how children's social relationships are influenced by technology. Satisfies the seminar and comprehensive requirements. Prerequisite(s): courses 1 and 10; and 3 or 100; and satisfaction of Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. Enrollment restricted to senior psychology majors and cognitive science majors. Enrollment limited to 30. M. Callanan
119S. The Developmental Psychology of Love. S
Drawing upon key theoretical and empirical findings from across psychology's subfields, this course explores how the experience and expression of love evolves across the life course and how the unique contributions of both partners to relationship dynamics contour relationship trajectories. Prerequisite(s): course 100; satisfaction of entry-level writing and composition requirements. Enrollment restricted to senior psychology majors. Enrollment limited to 30. L. Shapiro
119T. Media Contexts of Adolescent and Young Adult Development. S
Focuses on the role of media in adolescents' and young adults' identity development, friendships, and peer relationships. Topics include: globalization; physical/body image; friendships and peer acceptance; and educational and career goals. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements, course 10, and course 3 or 100. Course 102 is recommended. Enrollment restricted to senior psychology majors. Enrollment limited to 30. M. Azmitia
120. Visual and Spatial Cognition. W
Focuses on high-level perception and visual, spatial, and other sensorimotor representations as elements of human cognition. Topics include imagery, visual attention, mental models, spatial language, the body schema, near-body space, and brain organization for representing space. Prerequisite(s): course 1 or 20 or 20A, and course 100. Enrollment restricted to cognitive science and psychology majors and minors. Enrollment limited to 60. The Staff
120D. Deafness and Sign Language. *
Explores what we can learn about human cognition by studying sensory loss and language in a different sensory modality. Topics include brain organization, sensory compensation, working memory, visual cognition, and psycholinguistics. Prerequisite(s): course 1 or 20 or 20A, and course 100. Enrollment restricted to psychology and cognitive science majors and minors. M. Wilson
121. Perception. S
Basic perceptual psychology, emphasizing the relationships between perception, neuroscience, and cognition. Topics include shape, color, and depth; hearing, taste, smell, and touch; and perceiving faces, voices, and language. Prerequisite(s): course 3 or 100 or Biology 70. N. Davidenko
123. Cognitive Neuroscience. W
An examination of the physiological mechanisms of psychological processes, including sensory systems, motor systems, control systems, and memory and learning. Principles of nervous system organization are discussed at each level. (Formerly Behavioral Neuroscience) Prerequisite(s): course 3 or 100 or Biology 70 and one course in statistics (course 2 or Applied Mathematics and Statistics 5 or 7). B. Bridgeman
124. Psychology of Reading. F
Focuses on the cognitive processes that underlie reading in adults. Additional topics include different writing systems, learning to read, and reading deficits. Recommended for upper-division students. Prerequisite(s): course 3 or 100. A. Kawamoto
125. The Psychology of Language. F
An analysis of human communication as a function of psychological, linguistic, and social factors. Focuses on language comprehension and production, including the processing of sounds, words, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and dialogue. Prerequisite(s): course 3 or 100. J. Fox Tree
126. Aging and the Human Brain. *
How does the brain change as we age? Course covers new developments in research on cognitive neuroscience and aging, with a focus on the consequences for memory, emotion, and decision-making. Prerequisite(s): course 3 or 100, and 20, 20A, 121, 123, 129 or Biology 70. The Staff
127. Computer Mediated Communication. W
Provides an introduction to cognition as it relates to how people communicate using computers and the Internet. Focuses on the cognitive and social aspects of communication. Prerequisite(s): course 3 or 100 or 20 or 20A or consent of instructor. Course 20 highly recommended. S. Whittaker
128. Human Factors. S
Human factors psychology studies human-machine interaction and computer usability, and involves diverse topics including displays and controls; human error; decision-making; psycholinguistics; and the role of fatigue, environmental stressors, user-interface design, and social/team factors that directly impact human performance. Prerequisite(s): course 3 or 100 . The Staff
129. Human Learning and Memory. S
Examines basic theories, models, methods, and research findings in human memory. Both traditional and nontraditional topics are covered. Prerequisite(s): course 3 or 100. B. Storm
130. Deception, Brain, and Behavior. *
Focuses on behavioral and brain manifestations of deception. Topics include developmental changes that allow us to understand and to use deception, physical implications of lying expressed in the face, voice, posture, and brain activity. Also covers mechanical or behavioral techniques used in deceptive behavior, whether in the form of overt behavior or brain activity. Prerequisite(s): course 3 or 100; course 20 or 20A or any upper-division cognitive course strongly recommended. T. Seymour
132. Neural Modeling. S
Introduces students to the use of computer simulations in experimental psychology. Students use existing software to explore topics in cognition such as learning, memory, and psycholinguistics. One upper-division course in cognitive psychology (courses 120-139) is recommended. Prerequisite(s): course 3 or 100. Enrollment limited to 15. A. Kawamoto
134. Technology Assisted Reading Acquisition. *
Students achieve an understanding of language and its acquisition. The course evaluates nativist and empiricist views, language comprehension and production, speech and reading, and technological influences in language acquisition and its use. Prerequisite(s): upper-division coursework in psychology, cognitive psychology, linguistics, engineering, or computer science. Enrollment limited to 30. (General Education Code(s): PE-H.) D. Massaro
135. Feelings and Emotions. F
Focuses on contemporary research in the psychology of human emotions. Special attention given to work in cognitive science, including psychology, linguistics, philosophy, and anthropology, on how emotions are central to understanding human action and mental life. Prerequisite(s): course 3 or 100, or major standing in linguistics, philosophy or anthropology. R. Gibbs
137. Mind, Body, and World. *
Psychologists primarily view the mind as being separate from the body, and the body as being separate from the external world. This course questions this widely held position and explores the way that minds arise from individuals' bodily interactions with others and the world around them. Particular attention is paid to the role of human embodiment in language use and everyday cognition. Prerequisite(s): course 3 or 100, or major standing in linguistics, philosophy or anthropology. R. Gibbs
138. Computer Programming for the Cognitive Sciences. W
Offers a practical introduction to computer programming for psychology and cognitive science students. Students learn simple and effective techniques for collecting, parsing, and analyzing behavioral data from behavioral experiments. Students create programs to present visual stimuli, collect keyboard responses, and then write response time and accuracy to datafiles on disk. Students then write new programs to extract information from the datafiles, perform statistical analysis, and present summaries of the findings. The course uses cross-platform languages, such as Python or Xojo, for application development. No previous programming experience is necessary. Prerequisite(s): course 1 or 20A or 20B, and 100. Enrollment restricted to psychology and cognitive science majors. T. Seymour
139. Senior Seminars in Cognitive Psychology. F,W,S
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139A. Cognitive Laboratory. F
Advanced laboratory experience with research methods and phenomena in cognitive psychology. Satisfies the seminar requirement. Satisfies the comprehensive requirement. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements and course 3 or 100. Enrollment restricted to senior psychology majors and cognitive science majors. Enrollment limited to 30. B. Storm
139B. Consciousness. F
Provides a psychological study of human consciousness. Aim is to explore the following questions: What is consciousness? Where does consciousness come from? What functions does consciousness have in everyday cognition? How do we best scientifically study consciousness? These issues are examined from the perspective of contemporary research in cognitive science. Satisfies seminar requirement. Satisfies senior comprehensive requirement. Prerequisite(s): Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements and course 3 or 100. Enrollment restricted to senior psychology, philosophy, anthropology, linguistics, and cognitive science majors. Enrollment limited to 30. R. Gibbs
139C. The Psychology of Lying and Deception. *
Discusses why and how people lie. Using scientific articles, movies, and our everyday lives as source material, explores the nature of lying; then focuses on various approaches to behavioral and mechanical "lie detection." Satisfies seminar requirement. Satisfies senior comprehensive requirement. Enrollment restricted to psychology and cognitive science majors. Enrollment limited to 30. T. Seymour
139D. Modeling Human Performance. S
Hands-on experience using computational modeling to understand human cognitive-task performance by comparing simulated and human data. Satisfies senior seminar requirement. Satisfies senior comprehensive requirement. Enrollment restricted to junior and senior psychology, cognitive science, computer science, and computer engineering majors, or by permission of instructor. Prerequisite(s): Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements; course 3 or 100, and at least one of the following: course 121 or 123 or 128 or 129; or Computer Science 5C or 5J or 11 or 12A or 13H or 130 or 140. Enrollment limited to 30. T. Seymour
139F. Psychology and Evolutionary Theory. S
Human psychology is examined from the viewpoint of evolutionary theory, including perspectives from ethnology, anthropology, and neuropsychology. Upper-division students from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to enroll. Satisfies seminar requirement. Satisfies senior comprehensive requirement. Prerequisite(s): Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements and course 3 or 100. Enrollment restricted to senior psychology, anthropology, biology, philosophy, sociology, cognitive science, and feminist studies majors. Enrollment limited to 30. B. Bridgeman
139G. Conversations. *
Explores how conversations work and how speakers accomplish their goals in an interaction. Topics include conversational structure, turn-taking, variation in language use, and the functions of discourse markers (words like "um," "uh," and "you know"). Satisfies seminar requirement. Satisfies senior comprehensive requirement. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements and course 3 or 100. Enrollment restricted to senior psychology and cognitive science majors. Enrollment limited to 30. J. Fox Tree
139H. Weird Science. W
Explores the relationship between science and pseudoscience from a cognitive psychological perspective, including discussion of collection and selection of data, statistical assessment of data, cognitive illusions, memory distortions, reasoning, and decision-making. Also highlights the dissemination of scientific knowledge. Satisfies seminar requirement. Satisfies comprehensive requirement. (Formerly course 134.) Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements and course 3 or 100. Enrollment restricted to senior psychology and cognitive science majors. Enrollment limited to 30. J. Fox Tree
139J. Forgetting. *
Explores forgetting as an essential and adaptive process in human memory. Topics include: intentional and unintentional forms of forgetting; the (re)constructive nature of memory; and cases of extreme remembering. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements and course 3 or 100. Enrollment restricted to senior psychology and cognitive science majors. Enrollment limited to 30. B. Storm
139K. Face Recognition. W
To navigate our social world, we need to extract a wealth of information from faces, including identity, expression, gaze, age, and gender. This seminar reviews current topics in face-recognition research, from cognitive, neuroscience, developmental, social, and computational perspectives. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements; and course 1 or 20 or 20A; and course 3 or 100. Enrollment restricted to senior cognitive science, neuroscience, and psychology majors. Enrollment limited to 30. N. Davidenko
140. Topics in Social Psychology.
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140C. Health Psychology. *
Course examines the psychological aspects of health, illness and healing. Focuses primarily on etiology, treatment and prevention; specific topics include stress and the immune response, social support, compliance, health beliefs, and the healing relationship. Prerequisite(s): courses 3 or 100. J. Kaupp
140G. Women's Lives in Context. S
Examines gender as a psychological and social factor that influences women's experiences in different contexts. Cuts across other areas of psychology by taking a women-centered approach. Emphasis also placed on understanding how intersections between gender, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, etc., impact women's psychological well-being. Prerequisite(s): course 3 or 100, or Sociology 103B, or Feminist Studies 100, or Community Studies 100. Enrollment restricted to junior and senior psychology, feminist studies, sociology, and community studies majors. S. Grabe
140H. Sexual Identity and Society. W
Presents an integrative approach to the study of sexual identity. Focuses on the regulation of sexual desire through medical, psychological, and legal discussions. Examines social movements, social policy, and ongoing debates on the meaning and social organization of desire. P. Hammack
140L. Women's Bodies and Psychological Well-Being. *
Examines how women's bodily experiences (e.g., sexual objectification, violence, menarche, sexual health) are uniquely tied to their subordinate status and impacts their psychological well-being. Theories of gender inequality will address how social control directed at women's bodies through power relations imbedded in societal institutions contributes to women's marginalized status. Enrollment restricted to senior psychology, sociology, feminist studies, and community studies majors. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements; and courses 3 or 100, or Sociology 103B, or Feminist Studies 100, or Community Studies 100. Enrollment limited to 60. S. Grabe
140Q. Social Psychology of Gender. S
Considers individual, interpersonal, and cultural influences on gender similarities and differences in thinking, motivation, and behavior. Emphasizes factors related to power and status inequalities between women and men. Prerequisite(s): courses 3 or 100. C. Leaper
140T. Psychology of Trauma. *
Overview of psychological theory and research on trauma and traumatic stress, including responses to childhood trauma (especially sexual abuse), combat, and natural disasters. Variety of theoretical frameworks presented, including developmental, cognitive, neuropsychological, clinical, and social/contextual. Prerequisite(s):course 3 or 100 or permission of instructor. E. Zurbriggen
142. Psychology of Oppression and Liberation. F
Provides theoretical frameworks for understanding interlocking systems of oppression from the perspective of "the oppressed" as well as "the oppressor" nationally and internationally. Goes beyond mainstream (traditional) psychology and emphasizes critical psychological perspectives that include micro- and macro-level theories of oppression; importance of ideology in oppressive systems; and theories of social change and liberation across contexts. Prerequisite(s): course 3 or 100 or declaration of major in one of the following programs: feminist studies, sociology, community studies, or politics. (General Education Code(s): E.) The Staff
143. Intergroup Relations. S
Introduces the study of conflict and intergroup relations. Examines historical and cultural foundations of group psychology and social psychological theory and research on conflict between groups, cultures, and nations. Surveys work on multiculturalism, race relations, and global political conflict. Applies social psychological theories to cases of intergroup conflict. Prerequisite(s): course 3 or 100, or major standing in politics, community studies or anthropology, or by permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 120. (General Education Code(s): E.) The Staff
145. Social Influence. W
An advanced course for upper-division undergraduates interested in the study of the persuasion process. The course investigates common influence tactics and how those tactics are used in various settings. Prerequisite(s): course 3 or 100. A. Pratkanis
145D. Social Psychology of Autocracy and Democracy. S
Humans are the only animal capable of living in both authoritarian and democratic regimes. Course explores the nature of these forms of social relationships with a goal of promoting democracy. Topics include: obedience to authority, conformity, self-justification, propaganda, power, and conflict resolution. (Formerly course 159G.) Prerequisite(s): course 3 or 100. Enrollment restricted to junior and senior psychology majors. A. Pratkanis
146. The Social Context. *
A systematic analysis of the social and contextual determinants of human behavior, with special attention given to concepts of situational control, social comparison, role and attribution theories, as well as the macrodeterminants of behavior: cultural, historical, and sociopolitical context. Prerequisite(s): courses 3 or 100 and course 40; or Sociology 136. The Staff
147A. Psychology and Law. W
Current and future relationships between law and psychology, paying special attention to gaps between legal fictions and psychological realities in the legal system. Topics include an introduction to social science and law, the nature of legal and criminal responsibility, the relationship between the social and legal concepts of discrimination, and the nature of legal punishment. (Also offered as Legal Studies 147A. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Prerequisite(s): courses 3 or 100; and course 40 is highly recommended prior to taking this course. Enrollment restricted to psychology, pre-psychology, and legal studies majors. C. Haney
147B. Psychology and Law. S
Continuing discussion of current and future relationships between law and psychology and to contrasting psychological realities with legal fictions. Special attention is given to the criminal justice system including crime causation, the psychology of policing and interrogation, plea bargaining, jury selection and decision making, eyewitness identification, and the psychology of imprisonment. (Also offered as Legal Studies 147B. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Prerequisite(s): course 147A. C. Haney
149. Community Psychology: Transforming Communities. F
Introduction to community psychology, a discipline that blends social psychology, sociology, and anthropology. Class topics include levels of analysis, ecologies, prevention, intervention, feminism, empowerment, sense of community, coalition building, and social justice and action. Prerequisite(s): course 3 or 100. Enrollment restricted to juniors and seniors. R. Langhout
150. Social Psychology of Flimflam. F
Why do we believe strange things? This course investigates such flimflams as beliefs in the Loch Ness Monster, quack health care, and racial superiority to illustrate the underlying social psychological principles that lead us to adopt weird attitudes. (Formerly course 159I.) Prerequisite(s): course 3 or 100. (General Education Code(s): SI.) A. Pratkanis
153. The Psychology of Poverty and Social Class. W
Examines how social class shapes attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. Emphasis is placed on structural barriers and their impact on the well-being of low-income groups. Strategies for reducing classist discrimination, improving interclass relations, and strengthening social policy are discussed. Prerequisite: course 3 or 100, or major standing in anthropology, community studies, economics, legal studies, politics, sociology, or feminist studies. H. Bullock
155. Social-Community Psychology in Practice. W
This service-learning course requires time in the classroom and the field. Students gain a deep understanding of social justice paradigms, community-based collaborative research, ethics, field-based research, reflexivity, and socio-cultural development modes. Prerequisite(s): Courses 3 or 100; courses 149 and 182 are recommended prior to taking this course. Admission by application and interview only. (Formerly course 159P.) Enrollment limited to 15. (General Education Code(s): PR-S.) R. Langhout
159. Senior Seminars in Social Psychology. F,W,S
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159A. Sexual Identity. S
Considers the experience of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals from a psychological perspective. Reviews theory and research on compulsive heterosexuality, heterosexism and homophobia, culture and sexual-identity diversity, issues of history and community of LGST individuals, and perspectives on sex, gender, and sexuality from queer theory. Satisfies the seminar requirements. Satisfies the senior comprehensive requirement. Prerequisite(s): course 3 or 100, and satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. Enrollment restricted to senior psychology majors. Enrollment limited to 30. P. Hammack
159D. Psychology of Sexual Aggression. *
An overview of psychological theory and research related to sexual aggression, focusing on both perpetration and victimization. Includes a discussion of the social construction of masculinity and femininity, media representations of sexual violence, and alternative (non-aggressive) visions of sexuality. Satisfies seminar requirement. Satisfies senior comprehensive requirement. Prerequisite(s): Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements; and course 3 or 100. Enrollment restricted to senior psychology or feminist studies majors or permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 30. E. Zurbriggen
159E. Peace Psychology. F,W
Is war inevitable? What is peace? Is it more than the absence of violence? Explore how psychology— the study of human behavior —can help to decrease violence and enhance cooperation at multiple levels including the personal, interpersonal, community, and international arenas. Satisfies seminar requirement. Satisfies senior comprehensive requirement. Prerequisite(s): Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements; and course 3 or 100. Enrollment restricted to senior psychology majors. Enrollment limited to 30. The Staff
159F. Culture and Identity. *
Considers the relationship between culture and identity in the "local" context of multiculturalism in the United Sates and the "global" context of conflict and identity politics. Examines concept of "culture," "ethnicity," "race," and "identity" in social science literature. Considers issues of power, social justice, and identity pluralism in both domestic and international contexts. Satisfies seminar requirement. Satisfies the senior comprehensive requirement. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements and course 3 or 100. Enrollment restricted to senior psychology majors. Enrollment limited to 30. P. Hammack
159H. Community-Based Interventions. *
Topics include: what makes a successful intervention; what happens before the formal intervention begins; the ethics involved with interventions; different methods for assessing interventions; and different praxis models. Satisfies the seminar requirement. Satisfies the senior comprehensive requirement. A service component is involved. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements and course 3 or 100. Enrollment restricted to senior psychology majors. Enrollment limited to 30. R. Langhout
159X. Psychology of Social Activism. S
Covers social-psychological scholarship relevant to social justice activism that receives limited academic attention in conventional psychology. Prequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements, and course 3 or 100. Enrollment restricted to senior cognitive science and psychology majors. Enrollment limited to 30. S. Grabe
165. Systems of Psychotherapy. W
A review of the most used major methods of psychotherapy, with attention to the underlying assumptions about personality, health, and disease. Prerequisite(s): course 3 or 100; course 60 or 170 recommended. V. Tonay
166. Personality Assessment. S
How do we really know a person? Course provides hands-on experience with assessing such individual differences as intimacy motivation, dominance, paranoia, and well-being. Students construct their own personality test and learn to critique the kinds of self-report, observational, and interview techniques that are used in organizational and clinical contexts. Prerequisite(s): course 3 or 100; course 60 highly recommended as preparation. V. Tonay
167. Clinical Psychology. W
Serves as an in-depth introduction to the field of clinical psychology. Covers issues of clinical assessment, interviewing, testing, and a range of therapeutic modalities. Prerequisite(s): courses 3 or 100, and 60 or 65; course 170 is recommended as preparation. R. Quinn
168. The Study of Dreams. *
An overview of dream studies by several major theorists and researchers of the 20th century, including Freud, Jung, and Hall. An emphasis on studies that reveal cognitive conceptions and personal concerns through quantitative and qualitative analyses of sets of dreams from individuals and groups. Other topics covered more briefly include dream recall, children and dreams, and the role of dreams within cultures. Prerequisite(s): course 3. G. Domhoff
169. Community Mental Health. F
Examines theory and research on outreach and prevention for application with various populations in community settings (e.g., victims of violence, immigrants, severely mentally ill); presents characteristics of successful agencies and agency development. Surveys interventions currently used in community mental health. Prerequisite(s): course 3 or 100. Courses 60 or 170 recommended. V. Tonay
170. Abnormal Psychology. F,S
Survey of theory, research, and intervention in human psychopathology. Covers psychological, biological, developmental, and socio-cultural approaches. Prerequisite(s): course 3 or 100; course 60 highly recommended as preparation. D. Hoffman
171. Childhood Psychopathology. F
A critical and intensive exploration of a wide variety of specific disorders within their biological, developmental, and social contexts. Concepts of psychopathology in childhood, major and minor diagnostic systems, and a variety of theories of etiology are explored. General intervention strategies and a wide range of specific psychotherapy systems for treatment are closely examined and demonstrated. Prerequisite(s): courses 3 or 100; and course 10. Course 170 strongly recommended. D. Saposnek
175. Personality, Relationships, and Emotions. *
Explores the nature, origins, and development of human personality as it relates to emotions in the context of close relationships. Prerequisite(s): course 3 or 100. Courses 10 and 60 recommended as preparation. K. Cardilla
179. Senior Seminars in Personality Psychology. F,W,S
The Staff
179A. Theories of Moral Psychology. W
A seminar course with focus on theories of moral development from the psychoanalytic, social learning, cognitive-developmental, and humanistic perspectives. Students confront and discuss moral dilemmas from the four perspectives, working toward their own individual theories of pro-social behavior. Course satisfies seminar requirement. Satisfies senior comprehensive requirement. Prerequisite(s): essay required on a moral issue or dilemma relevant to the student's life. Prerequisite(s): Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements; and course 3 or 100. Enrollment restricted to senior psychology majors. Enrollment limited to 30. R. Quinn
179B. Children and Divorce. S
Explores history and psychology of divorce and the short- and long-term effects of divorce on children. Examines wide range of findings that have drawn diametrically opposed conclusions; delves into social attitudes and legal structures that have impeded and enhanced divorce transitions for children and parents; investigates future models for divorcing that are child-friendly and consistent with findings from newly emerging longitudinal research on children and divorce. Satisfies seminar and senior comprehensive requirements. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements; course 3 or 100. Enrollment restricted to senior psychology majors. Enrollment limited to 30. D. Saposnek
179D. Psychological Interpretation. F
Seminar explores ego, Jungian, and object relations interpretive systems in-depth, applying them to film, music, literature, dreams, art, as well as traditional psychological measures, such as the TAT and interview protocols. Interprets psyche of author, audience, and engendering culture. Prerequisite(s): courses 3 or 100, and course 60; course 165 recommended; satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. Enrollment restricted to senior psychology majors. Enrollment limited to 30. V. Tonay
179G. Child, Youth, and Family Assistance in the Community. *
Allows students in psychology field study to conduct senior capstone projects on topics related to their service learning (field study). The seminar is devoted to creating projects related to community systems that address the needs of at-risk child, youth, and families. Students in the seminar should be pre-enrolled in course 193. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements and course 3 or 100. Enrollment restricted to senior psychology majors. Enrollment limited to 30. D. Hoffman
181. Psychological Data Analysis. S
Intermediate statistical methods widely used in psychology (e.g., ANOVA, ANCOVA, multiple-comparisons, bivariate correlation, multiple regression, repeated-measures), corresponding SPSS or R programs, and elements of measurement theory. Prerequisite(s): course 3 or 100. (General Education Code(s): Q.) The Staff
182. Qualitative Research Methods. W
Designed to equip students with the ability to evaluate, conceive, and carry out psychological research. A variety of techniques (observational, ethnographic, and field) examined and experienced. Students carry out research projects. (Formerly Advanced Research Methods.) Prerequisite: course 3 or 100. Enrollment limited to 30. (General Education Code(s): PR-E.) R. Langhout
183. History and Systems of Psychology. *
An overview of the history of psychology. Examines issues of paradigm and philosophy of science. Reviews central paradigms in the history of the discipline. Assumes a critical-historical approach, linking scientific knowledge produced to prevailing societal beliefs about mind and behavior. (Formerly course 180) Prerequisite(s): course 3 or 100. P. Hammack
190. Senior Seminars.
Special topics with a format varying each quarter. The Staff
191. Teaching College Psychology.
A series designed to provide undergraduates at the upper-division level with an opportunity to participate in planning and teaching college-level psychology. May not be repeated for credit. The Staff
191A. Introduction to Teaching Psychology. F,W,S
Students lead discussion groups and provide one-to-one tutoring for courses 1 or 3 or 100. Admission requires essay describing interest in becoming a course assistant, copies of psychology evaluations, and a letter of recommendation from a psychology faculty member; completion of some upper-division psychology courses prior to enrollment in this course. Prerequisite(s): course 3 or 100. Enrollment restricted to psychology majors. (Formerly "Introduction to Psychology.") Enrollment limited to 20. (F) M. Callanan, (W) A. Kawamoto
192. Directed Student Teaching. F,W,S
Teaching of a lower-division seminar (course 42) under faculty supervision. Available only to upper-division or graduate students. Students submit petition to sponsoring agency. The Staff
193. Field Study. F,W,S
Series designed to provide advanced psychology undergraduates opportunity to apply what they have learned in the classroom to direct experience in a community agency. Students earn academic credit by working as interns at a variety of psychological settings where they are trained and supervised by a professional within the agency. Faculty also supervise the students' academic work by providing guidance and helping them integrate psychological theories with their hands-on intern experience. A two-quarter commitment. Students submit petition to sponsoring agency. Prerequisite(s): courses 3 or 100. Enrollment restricted to junior and senior psychology majors. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): PR-S.) The Staff
193A. Developmental Field Study. F,W,S
Work in a community-based setting while completing self-directed academic work focused in the developmental area under the guidance of a faculty member. Students submit petition to sponsoring agency; applications due one quarter in advance to the Psychology Field Study Office. Prerequisite(s): courses 3 or 100. Enrollment restricted to junior and senior psychology majors. Enrollment limited to 100. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): PR-S.) The Staff
193B. Cognitive Field Study. F,W,S
Work in a community-based setting while completing self-directed academic work focused in the cognitive area under guidance of a faculty member. Students submit petition to sponsoring agency; applications due one quarter in advance to the Psychology Field Study Office. Prerequisite(s): courses 3 or 100. Enrollment restricted to junior and senior psychology majors. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): PR-S.) The Staff
193C. Social Field Study. F,W,S
Work in community-based setting while completing self-directed academic work focused in the social area under guidance of a faculty member. Students submit petition to sponsoring agency; applications due one quarter in advance to the Psychology Field Study Office. Prerequisite(s): courses 3 or 100. Enrollment restricted to junior and senior psychology majors. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): PR-S.) The Staff
193D. Clinical/Personality Field Study. F,W,S
Work in community-based setting while completing self-directed academic work focused in clinical or personality area under guidance of a faculty member. Students submit petition to sponsoring agency; applications due one quarter in advance to the Psychology Field Study Office. Prerequisite(s): courses 3 or 100. Enrollment restricted to junior and senior psychology majors. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): PR-S.) The Staff
194. Advanced Research in Special Topics.
Provides a means for a small group of students to do research on a particular topic in consultation with a faculty sponsor. The Staff
194A. Advanced Developmental Research. F,W,S
Provides students with intensive experience conducting current research in developmental psychology. Students submit petition to sponsoring agency. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
194B. Advanced Cognitive Research. F,W,S
Provides students with intensive experience conducting current research in cognitive psychology. Students submit petition to sponsoring agency. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
194C. Advanced Social Research. F,W,S
Provides students with intensive experience conducting current research in social psychology. Students submit petition to sponsoring agency. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
195A. Senior Thesis. F,W,S
Preparation of a senior thesis over one, two, or three quarters, beginning in any quarter. When taken as a multiple-term course extending over two or three quarters, the grade and evaluation submitted for the final quarter apply to each of the previous quarters. Students contemplating a senior thesis should have a superior academic record and be well prepared with a suitable background of previous course work or independent study for performing their proposed research. Students must file a petition with the Psychology Office the quarter in which they would like to begin the thesis. Senior thesis petitions are available in the Psychology Department Office. Check with office for enrollment conditions. The Staff
195B. Senior Thesis. F,W,S
Preparation of a senior thesis over one, two, or three quarters, beginning in any quarter. When taken as a multiple-term course extending over two or three quarters, the grade and evaluation submitted for the final quarter apply to each of the previous quarters. Students contemplating a senior thesis should have a superior academic record and be well prepared with a suitable background of previous course work or independent study for performing their proposed research. Students must file a petition with the Psychology Office the quarter in which they would like to begin the thesis. Senior thesis petitions are available in the Psychology Department Office. Check with office for enrollment conditions. The Staff
195C. Senior Thesis. F,W,S
Preparation of a senior thesis over one, two, or three quarters, beginning in any quarter. When taken as a multiple-term course extending over two or three quarters, the grade and evaluation submitted for the final quarter apply to each of the previous quarters. Students contemplating a senior thesis should have a superior academic record and be well prepared with a suitable background of previous course work or independent study for performing their proposed research. Students must file a petition with the Psychology Office the quarter in which they would like to begin the thesis. Senior thesis petitions are available in the Psychology Department Office. Check with office for enrollment conditions. The Staff
198. Independent Field Study. F,W,S
Provides psychology majors with the opportunity to apply what has been learned in the classroom to direct experience in a community agency outside the local community. Students earn academic credit by working as interns at a variety of psychological settings, where they are trained and supervised by a professional on site. Faculty also supervise the students' field study, providing guidance and help integrating psychological theories with their hands-on experience. Two-quarter commitment required. Admission requires completion of lower-division psychology major requirements; students submit petition to sponsoring agency. Applications are due one quarter in advance to the Psychology Field Study Office. Enrollment restricted to junior and senior psychology majors. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
199. Tutorial. F,W,S
Individual directed study for upper-division undergraduates. Students must file a petition with the Psychology Office the quarter in which they would like to take the tutorial. Petitions may be obtained in the Psychology Department Office. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
199F. Tutorial (2 credits). F,W,S
Specialized study with individual faculty as psychology peer advisors. May not be applied toward major requirements. Students submit petition to sponsoring agency. Application and interview required during the previous quarter. Enrollment restricted to junior and senior psychology majors. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
199G. Tutorial (3 credits). F,W,S
Specialized study with individual faculty. May not be applied toward major requirements. Students submit petition to sponsoring agency. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
Graduate Courses
204. Quantitative Data Analysis. F
Intermediate statistical methods widely used in psychology (e.g., ANOVA, ANCOVA, multiple-comparisons, repeated-measures, correlational analyses) and corresponding SPSS or R programs. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 20. D. Bonett
210. The Experimental Method in Social Psychology. *
Explores the philosophy and practice of the experimental method in social psychology. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. E. Zurbriggen
211A. Proseminar: Social Justice and the Individual. F
Provides an introduction to social psychology, focusing on various individual-level social justice topics, including the self, social comparison, individual and collective identity, social historical and social structural determinants of behavior and various policy and social change-related issues. Enrollment restricted to psychology graduate students; undergraduates planning graduate work in social psychology may enroll with permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 15. P. Hammack
211B. Social Justice, Society, and Policy. W
Provides an introduction to social psychology, focusing on empirical and theoretical developments related to social justice and group and intergroup dynamics. Topics include: prejudice and discrimination, power, collective action, and psychology's relationship to social policy. (Formerly Proseminar: Groups in Society .) Enrollment restricted to psychology graduate students. Undergraduates planning graduate work in social psychology may enroll with permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 20. C. Haney
213. Special Topics in Social Psychology. W
Focuses on particular issues of theoretical and practical importance in social psychology. Topics vary from year to year and often concentrate on issues of social justice, social identity, intergroup relations, and social policy. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
214A. Multivariate Techniques for Psychology. W
Introduces multiple regression (MR) and multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA). Both methodological and statistical aspects of multivariate data analysis are discussed. Practical problems in estimating and testing regression and general linear models are addressed. Students gain experience in carrying out and interpreting analyses using SPSS or R. Prerequisite(s): course 204. Enrollment limited to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 20. D. Bonett
214B. Advanced Multivariate Techniques for Psychology. S
Introduces factor analysis and structural equation modeling (SEM). Develop skills in defining, estimating, testing, and critiquing models. Topics include the rationale of SEM, model identification, goodness of fit, and estimation. Learn how to use relevant software packages (R, SAS, LISREL, EQS, or AMOS) to conduct exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses and latent variable path analyses. Prerequisite(s): course 214A. D. Bonett
215. Production and Comprehension of Spontaneous Communication. S
Seminar on spontaneous communication. Typical topics include discourse markers (including historical origins, cross-linguistic borrowing, second-language learning, children's acquisition), enquoting devices, backchannels, and spontaneous written communication. (Formerly Production and Comprehension of Spontaneous Speech.) Enrollment restricted to psychology graduate students. J. Fox Tree
220. Special Topics in Human Memory. *
Topics announced when offered. Seminars involve discussion and critical evaluation of current, historical, and interdisciplinary readings relevant to topic. Emphasis on development of research ideas. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 12. The Staff
221. Visual Perception. *
Seminar to study human perception, its methodology, and driving issues as illustrated by selected research topics (e.g., adaptation to unusual sensory environments). Where possible, parallels with other areas of psychology are drawn. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 15. The Staff
222. Topics in Lexical Organization. *
The recognition of words is a critical step in natural language processing. Discusses a range of contemporary issues related to the representation of a word and the access of this information from the perspective of psychology, linguistics, and artificial intelligence. Enrollment restricted to psychology graduate students; undergraduates who have completed course 124 may enroll with permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 10. A. Kawamoto
224A. Proseminar: Cognitive I. F
A proseminar reviewing current topics in cognitive psychology, designed to introduce new graduate students to the field. Enrollment restricted to psychology graduate students. Enrollment limited to 10. B. Storm, S. Whittaker
224B. Proseminar: Cognitive II. W
A proseminar reviewing current topics in cognitive psychology, designed to introduce new graduate students to the field. Enrollment restricted to psychology graduate students. Enrollment limited to 10. T. Seymour, J. Fox Tree
225A. Introduction to Developmental Research I (3 credits). F
Surveys the rationale and techniques of research in developmental psychology. Students build skills in evaluating published research, in translating theoretical ideas into researchable hypotheses, and in selecting appropriate research designs, measurement, and statistical approaches for research problems. Multiple-term course; students receive 6 credits in the second quarter of attendance; the grade and evaluation submitted for the final quarter applies to both quarters. Enrollment restricted to psychology graduate students or with instructor's permission. May be repeated for credit. A. Thorne
225B. Introduction to Developmental Research II. S
Focuses on drawing reasonable conclusions from research findings by focusing on students' first-year research projects and critiques of existing research. Enrollment restricted to psychology graduate students. S. Wang
227. Contemporary Issues in Psychology of Language. *
Special topics in thought and language are examined from the perspectives of cognitive science. Particular attention given to embodied experience and higher-order cognition. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. May be repeated for credit. R. Gibbs
230. Research in Cognitive Psychology Seminar. F,W,S
Colloquium series to study and critique research in cognitive psychology and cognitive science. Enrollment restricted to psychology graduate students. May be repeated for credit. (F) B. Storm, (W) T. Seymour, (W) J. Fox Tree
231. Research in Social Psychology Seminar. F,W,S
Seminar to study, critique, and develop research in social psychology. Enrollment restricted to psychology graduate students. May be repeated for credit. (S) E. Zurbriggen, (FW) The Staff
232. Evolution of Cognition. *
Explores current research on evolution of human cognition, drawing on findings from other species and from the archaeological record. Topics include language, working memory, episodic memory, numerical abilities, and social cognition. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. The Staff
235. Infant Development in Contexts. *
Seminar on how contextual factors influence the development in infancy, especially on cognitive domains. Discusses at least four types of contextual factors: cultural, experiential, event, and interpersonal contexts. Enrollment restricted to psychology graduate students. S. Wang
236. Paradigms of Culture. *
Integrative seminar on the relationship between individual psychological experience and its social, cultural, and institutional context. Explores various paradigms of "culture" in social science literature, including psychoanalytic theory, culture and personality, cultural psychology, Marxism, symbolic interactionism, poststructuralism, postcolonial theory, narrative, and Vygotsky's sociocultural theory. (Formerly Person, Culture, Society .) Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 10. P. Hammack
242. Research in Developmental Psychology Seminar. F,W,S
Seminar to study, critique, and develop research in developmental psychology. Enrollment restricted to psychology graduate students. May be repeated for credit. (F) B. Rogoff, (W) A. Thorne, (S) The Staff
244A. Proseminar I: Cognitive and Language Development. F
Explores major theories and research in the fields of cognitive development and language development. Begins with classic theorists, such as Piaget and Vygotsky, and proceeds to theories and research on topics of current interest, such as the relation between culture and cognitive and language development. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. M. Callanan
244B. Proseminar II: Social and Personality Development. W
An examination of contemporary theory and research on social and personality development across the lifespan. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. M. Azmitia
245. Computational Models of Discourse and Dialogue. W
Focuses on classic and current theories and research topics in the computational modeling of discourse and dialogue, with applications to human-computer dialogue interactions; dialogue interaction in computer games and interactive story systems; and processing of human-to-human conversational and dialogue-like language such as e-mails. Topics vary depending on the current research of the instructor(s) and the interests of the students. Students read theoretical and technical papers from journals and conference proceedings and present class lectures. A research project is required. (Also offered as Linguistics 245. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit. M. Walker
246. Cultural Diversity in Human Development. S
Examines cultural influences in development from the perspective of current theories and empirical research in developmental psychology and related fields (including social psychology, anthropology, sociology, history, education, and social policy). Focuses on understanding development in diverse cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic communities by examining the interplay of social, cultural, institutional, and psychological processes. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 20. B. Rogoff
247. Special Topics in Developmental Psychology. *
Focuses on particular issues of theoretical importance in developmental psychology. Topics vary from year to year. Particular issues in language, culture, cognitive, social, and personality development may be covered. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 15. May be repeated for credit. The Staff
248. Survey Methods. *
Practicum to give students hands-on experience with survey methods by conducting their own survey on the topic of their choice. Course requires the survey to be conducted off campus at a local agency or program chosen by student with approval of instructor. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 10. S. Grabe
249. Field Methodologies and Social Ethnography. *
Designed to train graduate students in applied field methods. Emphasis is on gaining knowledge and experience with actual field methods, by conducting social ethnography in the community. Field research in community placements required. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 10. Offered in alternate academic years. C. Haney
250. Prejudice and Social Relations. *
Examines the ways in which the various branches of psychology have approached the issue of prejudice. Attention paid to the assumptions underlying each approach and their relation to core psychological ideas such as the self and emotion. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. The Staff
251. Feminist Theory and Social Psychology. *
Course bridges feminist theory and social psychological research to explore connections between theory covered and empirical studies on various topics in social psychology. Seminar format allows students opportunity for extensive discussion. (Also offered as Feminist Studies 251. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Enrollment restricted to graduate students. The Staff
252. Special Topics in Cognitive Psychology. F,W
Focuses on particular issues in cognitive psychology. Topics vary from year to year. Particular issues in language, memory, perception, cognitive modeling, cognitive neuroscience, and more are covered. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. May be repeated for credit. (F) N. Davidenko, (W) B. Storm
253. Theory and Research in Intergroup Relations. *
Examines, compares, and contrasts a variety of theories in intergroup relations while examining relevant empirical research. The relevance of both theory and research findings to contemporary social issues is explored. Enrollment restricted to psychology graduate students; undergraduates considering graduate work in social psychology are encouraged to enroll with permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 12. Offered in alternate academic years. The Staff
254. Psychology of Gender. *
Course reviews recent theory, research, and applications in the psychology of gender. Developmental, social-psychological, cultural, and feminist approaches are emphasized. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. C. Leaper
256. Psychology of Social Class and Economic Justice. *
Course examines the social psychological antecedents, correlates, and consequences of economic inequality in contemporary U.S. society. The impact of social class on attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors is assessed. Strategies for reducing classist discrimination, improving interclass relations, and strengthening social policy are discussed. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 10. H. Bullock
261. Participatory Action Research. S
Participatory Action Research (PAR) is a theoretical standpoint and collaborative methodology that is designed to ensure that those affected by the research project have a voice in that project. Topics include philosophies of science; defining and evaluating PAR; ethics; and reflexivity. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 10. R. Langhout
264. Transnational Feminism, Development, and Psychology. *
A transnational feminist lens examines international development as linked to broader ideologies that transform gender relations and enhance women's empowerment. A social-psychology framework brings theoretical and practical import to the issues and examines how research can contribute to social justice and women's human rights. Enrollment restricted to graduate psychology students, or by permission of instructor. S. Grabe
290. Proseminar.
Various topics to be offered throughout the year. The Staff
290B. Advanced Developmental Research and Writing (2 credits). F,W,S
Tailored to graduate students' interests among topics involving research and scholarship in sociocultural approaches to development, methods for research design, data collection, coding, and analysis, and preparing and reviewing grant proposals and journal manuscripts. Multiple-term course; students receive 6 credits in the third quarter of attendance; the performance evaluation and grade submitted for the final quarter applies to all three quarters. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. May be repeated for credit. B. Rogoff
290C. Professional Development (3 credits). *
Designed to aid advanced psychology graduate students with development of competence in professional activities (e.g., preparing a vita, making job and conference presentations, submitting and reviewing manuscripts and grant proposals, professional communication, career decisions). Multiple-term course; students receive 6 credits in the second quarter of attendance; the grade and evaluation submitted for the final quarter applies to the previous quarter. Enrollment restricted to advanced psychology graduate students. May be repeated for credit. A. Thorne
290E. Grant Writing for Psychologists. *
Discusses how to write and put together a grant proposal for psychological research, culminating in a completed proposal. Enrollment restricted to psychology graduate students. J. Fox Tree
293. Field Study. F,W,S
Student-designed and student-conducted research carried out in field settings. The Staff
297. Independent Study. F,W,S
Independent study and research under faculty supervision. The Staff
299. Thesis Research. F,W,S
The Staff
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