S1001Q. The Science of Psychology
4 pts. K. Hebert
MTWR 10:45 - 12:50 PM. 614 Schermerhorn Hall.
Summer Term II: July 8 - August 16, 2013
Introduction to the science of human behavior.
Topics include history of psychology, brain function and
development, sleep and dreams, sensation and perception,
learning and memory, theories of development, language
and cognition, research methods, emotion, mental illness,
and therapy. [Download preliminary syllabus]
S1420D. Experimental Psychology: Human Behavior
4 pts. P. Lindemann and C. Crew MTWR 10:45 - 12:50 PM. 200B Schermerhorn Hall.
Summer Term I: May 28 - July 5, 2013
Prerequisite: PSYC W1001 or W1010, and a statistics course (PSYC W1610 or the equivalent), or the instructor's permission.
Methodology and procedures of personality and social psychological research and exercises in data analysis and research design. Statistical concepts such as reliability and validity, methods of constructing personality measures, merits and limitations of correlational and experimental research designs, and empirical evaluation of theories. Student teams conduct research projects. Fee $70. [Download related syllabus]
S1610Q. Introductory Statistics
for Behavioral Scientists
4 pts. M. Crisafi
MTWR 10:45 - 12:50 PM. 200B Schermerhorn Hall.
Summer Term II: July 8 - August 16, 2013
Prerequisite: PSYC W1001 or W1010, or the
equivalent.
Recommended preparation: one course in behavioral
science and knowledge of high school algebra.
An introduction to statistics that concentrates on problems
from the behavioral sciences. Fee $70. [Download related syllabus]
S2235Q.
Thinking and Decision Making
3 pts. K. Thompson MW 6:15 - 9:25 PM. 608 Schermerhorn Hall.
Summer Term II: July 8 - August 16, 2013
Prerequisite: An introductory course in psychology.
Description: Models of judgment and decision making in both certain and uncertain or risky situations, illustrating the interplay of top-down (theory-driven) and bottom-up (data-driven) processes in creating knowledge. Focus is on how individuals do and should makedecisions, with some extensions to group decision making and social dilemmas. [Download preliminary syllabus]
S2280D.
Introduction to Developmental Psychology
3 pts. M. Crisafi TR 1:00 - 4:10 PM. 608 Schermerhorn Hall.
Summer Term I: May 28 - July 5, 2013
Prerequisite: PSYC W1001 or W1010, or the equivalent.
Introduction to the scientific study of human development, with an emphasis on psychobiological processes underlying perceptual, cognitive, and emotional development. [Download related syllabus]
S2450Q. Behavioral Neuroscience
3 pts. R. Canbeyli MW 1:00 - 4:10 PM. 614 Schermerhorn Hall.
Summer Term II: July 8 - August 16, 2013
Recommended preparation: a course in psychology
and high school physics, chemistry, and biology.
An introduction to the analysis of psychological issues
by anatomical, physiological, and pharmacological methods.
Topics include neurons, neurotransmitters, neural circuits,
human neuroanatomy, vision, learning, memory, emotion,
sleep and circadian rhythms. [Download syllabus]
S2620D.
Abnormal Behavior
3 pts. E. McCaskill TR 6:15 - 9:25 PM. 614 Schermerhorn Hall.
Summer Term I: May 28 - July 5, 2013
Prerequisite: PSYC W1001 or W1010, or the equivalent.
An examination of definitions, theories, and treatments of abnormal behavior. [Download related syllabus]
S2635D.
Social and Organizational Psychology
3 pts. S. Zhang MW 9:00 - 12:10 PM. 608 Schermerhorn Hall.
Summer Term I: May 28 - July 5, 2013
This course will provide an introduction to social psychological theories related to human behavior in organizations. Students will look at the psychological underpinnings of individual and group behaviors, emphasizing social psychological approaches. The course covers psychological concepts related to managing people in organizations. This will include theories of personality, decision making, group processes, culture, ethics and negotiation and conflict resolution. The course will have a practical element, which will focus on the skill sets needed to elicit high commitment and productivity from individuals and groups. Through hands-on exercises and projects, students will gain the interpersonal skills needed to motivate key actors in the workplace and to manage group dynamics to create synergy among group members. [Download syllabus]
S3410Q.
Seminar on Emotion
3 pts. B. Dore TR 9:00 - 12:10 PM. 405 Schermerhorn Hall.
Summer Term II: July 8 - August 16, 2013
Prerequisites: The instructor's permission
Description: Theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of emotion. Emphasis is on research into physiological, expressive, and subjective emotional responses to salient events. [Download preliminary syllabus]
S3625Q.
Clinical Neuropsychology Seminar
3 pts. E. McCaskill TR 6:15 - 9:25 PM. 608 Schermerhorn Hall.
Summer Term II: July 8 - August 16, 2013
Prerequisite: An introductory course in Neuroscience, like PSYC W1010 or W2450, or the instructor's permission.
Analysis of the assessment of physical and psychiatric diseases impacting the central nervous system, with emphasis on the relationship between neuropathology and cognitive and behavioral deficits. [Download related syllabus]
S3632Q.
Driving, Dieting and Dictatorship: Psychology of Control
3 pts. T. Riddle TR 1:00 - 4:10 PM. 405 Schermerhorn Hall.
Summer Term II: July 8 - August 16, 2013
Prerequisite: PSYC W1001 or W1010, or the
equivalent, plus the instructor’s permission.
Driving a car, sticking to a diet, and serving as a dictator all involve notions of "control." Do they all involve the same psychological processes? In this seminar we will explore control from multiple perspectives. We will look at basic cognitive processes such as the motor movement and visual cues we use to determine whether we are in control. We will move on to examine the difference between experienced control and actual control as when driving on a well known route or standing at the refrigerator door while on a diet. Finally, we will explore control as an emergent social dynamic between individuals or groups of people differing in power, such as being a dictator or a subordinate in an organization. Though the class will focus primarily on empirical work and its application to everyday phenomena, we will also consider some of the philosophical and theoretical underpinnings of control. Prominent New York scholars in the field of control will be invited to address the class, and we will visit one of the research laboratories in which this work is being done. [Download preliminary syllabus]
S3672D.
Introduction to Moral Psychology
3 pts. J. Cornwell MW 6:15 - 9:25 PM. 405 Schermerhorn Hall.
Summer Term I: May 28 - July 5, 2013
Prerequisite: PSYC W1001 or the equivalent, plus the instructor's permission.
This seminar provides an introduction to the major theories, issues, and research relevant to the field of moral psychology. Drawing from a variety of fields—philosophy, social psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, and evolutionary theory—we will investigate what morality is, how it develops, and how it functions in society. We will focus particularly on the different schools of thought within moral psychology, and how particular psychological issues such as the “person versus situation” debate, the debate over the existence of free will, and debates concerning motivated cognition contribute to this subfield. This course is designed to give students an overview of the subject, and opportunities to think critically about its implications. [Download preliminary syllabus]
S3682D.
Self-Regulation: The Science of Becoming Your Better Self
3 pts. E. Kanellopoulou MW 1:00 - 4:10 PM. 405 Schermerhorn Hall.
Summer Term I: May 28 - July 5, 2013
Prerequisite: PSYC W1001 or W1010, or the
equivalent. Students with little or no psychology coursework but a background in phiosophy, health scienecs. or other related field are also very welcome; however you will need to contact me as early as possible to request permission and discuss preparatory reading.
Self-Regulation is the process by which we regulate our thoughts, emotions and behavior in the service of our goals. In this seminar we will engage with insights on self-regulation that have emerged mainly from research in the field of psychology, but also from related disciplines such as philosophy, economics, and health sciences. The application of theory to daily life will be a major focus of this seminar.
We will begin by examining the philosophical origins of the concept of self-regulation and then move on to exploring the literature that addresses how we set our goals and how we then set out to pursue them. We will focus in particular on the ways in which we regulate our thoughts, emotions and behavior in order to serve those goals. The aim of this part of the course is to familiarize you with the main concepts involved in the current discourse on self-regulation and goal-pursuit and to enhance your understanding of the psychophysiological factors involved in these processes.
Moreover, a major focus of this course is to review in particular the main self-regulatory strategies that have been tested through research and to discuss their merits and appropriateness for different types of goals. In the experiential part of the course (the “self-regulation challenge”) we will apply these strategies directly to our own goals in order to experience first-hand the subjective psychological process involved in putting these strategies into practice. [Download preliminary syllabus]
S3692D.
Social Relationships and Health
3 pts. J. Craw TR 9:00 - 12:10 PM. 405 Schermerhorn Hall.
Summer Term I: May 28 - July 5, 2013
Prerequisite: PSYCW1001, PSYCW2630 (Social Psychology), and the instructor's permission. If you do not meet the course criteria but are interested in the course, please speak with the instructor. The instructor will determine if you are adequately prepared for the course and would benefit from taking part in the seminar.
This course is designed to give you an introduction to the research within relationship science that investigates how interpersonal relationships can influence physical health. More specifically, we study the ways in which social support between individuals (e.g., husbands and wives, children and parents) influences physiology and physical health outcomes, such as cardiovascular heart disease, all-cause mortality, and incidence of cancer. The material of this course covers the intersection of social and health psychology and represents an ever-increasing area of research that exhibits great promise to explore the ways psychology and medicine can mutually inform each other. Central questions addressed in this course will be: What is social support and how do we measure it? Does having supportive social ties improve physical health? What are the biological pathways through which social interactions and social support influence physical health? [Download preliminary syllabus]
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