KAREN M. GIL, Chair
Donald T. Lysle, Associate Chair
Donald H. Baucom, Regina M. Carelli, Martha J. Cox, Patrick Curran, Linda A. Dykstra, Barbara L. Fredrickson, Karen M. Gil, Peter C. Gordon, Bernadette Gray-Little, Mark Hollins, Chester A. Insko, Joseph C. Lowman, Donald T. Lysle, Robert C. MacCallum, Vonnie C. McLoyd, Peter A. Ornstein, David Penn, Mitchell J. Picker, J. Steven Reznick, Lawrence J. Sanna, David M. Thissen.
Jonathan S. Abramowitz, JeanLouis Gariepy, Joseph Hopfinger, Andrea M. Hussong, Beth E. Kurtz-Costes, Neil Mulligan, Abigail T. Panter, Mitchell J. Prinstein, Todd Thiele, Eric A. Youngstrom.
Jennifer Arnold, Daniel J. Bauer, Rita Fuchs Lokensgard, Kelly Giovanello, Melanie C. Green, Deborah J. Jones, B. Keith Payne, Lorraine C. Taylor.
Elizabeth Jordan, Jeannie Loeb, Charles Wiss.
Ann Louise Barrick, Arlane Margolis.
Laura Clark, Stephen G. Flanagan, Erica H. Wise, Jennifer K. Youngstrom.
Lisa Duke, Scott Schwartz, Jennifer A. Snyder, Teresa Wise.
Gordon Pitz.
Richard A. Lucas.
Deanna Larus, Robert W. Lawson, William Sampson, Beril Ulku-Steiner, Gladys Williams.
Elliot M. Cramer, David Eckerman, Samuel Fillenbaum, Edward S. Johnson, Lyle V. Jones, Richard King, Eugene R. Long, Barclay Martin, Paul G. Shinkman, Vaida M. Thompson.
In the undergraduate study of psychology, the emphasis is on a broad acquaintance with the behavioral sciences, not specialization. The subject matter is preparatory to a career in psychology either in basic research and teaching, or in any number of professional applications to various human problems. A psychology major may prove valuable to those planning other professional careers such as medicine, law, education, or business, as well as to those who seek a broad cultural background in the behavioral sciences. The courses in the department available to undergraduate students are listed on the following pages. No courses numbered 700 or above may be taken by undergraduate students under any circumstances. As indicated, some courses in this listing will be offered only in alternate years; consult the current Directory of Classes for each semester's offerings. PSYC 101 is prerequisite to ALL other courses offered in the Department of Psychology. Students and their advisors should take careful note of the specified prerequisites for advanced offerings in this listing. The specified courses (or their equivalents from other institutions) provide a necessary background for entry into these advanced courses.
The degrees offered are bachelor of arts and bachelor of sciences in psychology. A minor in cognitive science is also available.
Students seeking the bachelor of arts degree in psychology must complete the following departmental requirements in addition to courses required by the College of Arts and Sciences.
PSYC 101 with a grade of C or better
PSYC 210 Statistics
PSYC 270 Research Methods
One sub-400 level course from four of the five following psychology program areas: biological (PSYC 220 or 225*), clinical (PSYC 240 or 245), cognitive (PSYC 222, 225*, or 230, developmental (PSYC 250), social (PSYC 260)
*PSYC 225 can meet either the biological or cognitive requirement, but not both.
Two psychology courses numbered 400 or above
Two additional psychology courses (may include three hours of PSYC 395 and/or up to six hours of PSYC 693H-694H)
Out of Department Courses:
BIOL 101 and 101L
One other physical and life sciences course, which must be from a department other than psychology
One of MATH 130, 152, 231; COMP 110, 116
The three social and behavioral science courses required for graduation must be from departments other than psychology
Students with a particular interest in mathematics and the natural sciences may elect to work for the bachelor of science degree in psychology. They must complete the following departmental requirements in addition to courses required by the College of Arts and Sciences.
Psychology Courses:
PSYC 101 with a grade of C or better
PSYC 215 Statistics (with department approval, PSYC 210 plus an advanced course in psychological measurement or research design may substitute for PSYC 215)
PSYC 270 Research Methods
One sub-400 level course each from the biological (PSYC 220 or 225*) and cognitive (PSYC 222, 225* or 230) psychology program areas. *PSYC 225 can meet either the biological or cognitive requirement, but not both
One sub-400 level course from two of the three following psychology program areas: clinical (PSYC 240 or 245), developmental (PSYC 250), or social (PSYC 260)
Two additional psychology courses numbered 400 or above
Two additional psychology courses (may include three hours of PSYC 395 and/or up to six hours of PSYC 693H-694H) Out of Department Courses:
BIOL 101 and 101L
MATH 231
One of MATH 232; COMP 110, 116
At least four additional physical and life sciences courses (one of which must be physical science and at least one of which must have a lab)
One additional non-historical Social/Behavioral Science Approaches course, which must be from a department other than psychology
The cognitive science minor consists of five disciplinary areas: behavioral, biological, computational, linguistic, and philosophical. Each course, except the overview, falls into one or more disciplinary areas. Please refer to the appropriate departments for course descriptions.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in at least four of the five courses. Courses used to satisfy psychology major requirements cannot also satisfy requirements in the cognitive science minor. The minor is open to all, including psychology majors, who are still limited to no more than 45 credit hours in the department. Students interested in pursuing the minor should contact the program director for further information.
PSYC 431: Introduction to Cognitive Science (prerequisite PSYC 210)
Four other courses distributed over at least two disciplinary areas.
Behavioral: BIOL 278, BIOL 453, BIOL 455, INLS 512, PSYC 230, PSYC 225, PSYC 222, PSYC 435, PSYC 400, PSYC 425, PSYC 430, PSYC 432, PSYC 461, PSYC 433, PSYC 508
Biological: BIOL 278, BIOL 453, BIOL 469, BIOL 455, PSYC 225, PSYC 400, PSYC 508
Computational: COMP 485, COMP 455, INLS 510, INLS 582, INLS 512, INLS 509, MATH 383, MATH 547, MATH 566, STOR 105, STOR 582, STOR 305, PSYC 433
Linguistic: INLS 512, INLS 512, LING 400, LING 200, LING 202, LING 383, LING 520, LING 523, LING 547, PHIL 145, PHIL 445, PSYC 432, SLAV 409
Philosophical: INLS 512, PHIL 145, PHIL 335, PHIL 345, PHIL 340, PHIL 453, PHIL 445, PHIL 440Other Degree Information
A student may submit a maximum of 45 hours of credit in psychology courses (including PSYC 101) toward the completion of the B.A. degree.
All majors must complete PSYC 101 and at least six psychology courses above PSYC 101 with a grade of C (not C-) or higher. Students planning to enter graduate programs in psychology are urged to include a research-intensive course such as PSYC 395, 470, 530, or 693H-694H in their program and as many courses numbered 400 and above as possible.
Details of the student's program may be worked out in consultation with college and departmental advisors.
Any major in the program with an overall grade point average of 3.2 or higher is eligible for enrollment in the departmental Honors Program.
Applications may be submitted to the Psychology Honors Committee, ordinarily in the second semester of the junior year. Each candidate for honors participates in a two-semester course sequence (PSYC 693H and 694H) that provides an opportunity to carry out independent work in an area of the student's choice under the guidance of a departmental faculty member.
Departmental Involvement
Membership in the Psychology Club is open to any interested psychology major. There is no minimum GPA requirement. The club meets frequently to discuss topics, view movies, and hear presentations.
Experiential Education
Several opportunities for experiential education are available. These include PSYC 395 (Independent Research), PSYC 294 (APPLES Service Learning performed either through the APPLES program or in conjunction with a specific psychology class), and other classes for which service learning is a central focus. See course listings for details.
Undergraduate Awards
The David Bray Peele Award (administered in the Department of Psychology) and the Undergraduate Research Support Award (administered through the UNC Office of Undergraduate Research) are available to students who conduct research in psychology. Each year, the Dashiell-Thurstone Prize is awarded for the best undergraduate research project. An additional honor is election to Psi Chi, the national honor society for psychology undergraduates. Psychology majors who have completed at least three courses in psychology and who have a GPA of at least 3.2 at UNC-Chapel Hill will be invited to join Psi Chi.
Undergraduate Research
Qualified students interested in doing independent research under the direction of a faculty member may enroll for independent research credit (PSYC 395). Students interested in this option should speak directly with psychology faculty members regarding opportunities in their laboratories. Research opportunities are posted at the Office of Undergraduate Research Web site and in the lobby of the Psychology Department. Contact should be initiated by the student.
Both the B.A. and B.S. degree programs prepare students for entry into graduate programs in psychology and a large number of related areas. Both programs, augmented by courses dictated by various graduate and professional schools, also provide training that has proved beneficial for those applying to business, law, and medical schools.
Undergraduate psychology majors seek and find employment in a wide range of occupations and many continue their education and training in graduate school. It is important for students to understand that many of the occupations traditionally associated with psychology (e.g., clinical psychologist) are licensed specialties that require graduate training.
Director, Undergraduate Studies, Davie Hall, 962-4155, CB# 3270.
PSYC
050 [006D] First-Year Seminar: Stress Management (3). This course will address basic stress management skills; how to develop emotion-focused coping skills and how to use exercise, time management, and assertive communication skills to reduce stress.
051 [006E] First-Year Seminar: The Mind and the Computer (3). This course will examine the nature of human thought in relation to the operations of contemporary computers and will also consider how computers will likely develop in the future.
052 [006E] First-Year Seminar: Evolutionary Psychology (3). Students will gain an in-depth understanding of evolutionary psychology, a current amalgam of evolutionary biology, psychology, and anthropology that aims to view complex social and personality features of human behavior.
053 First-Year Seminar: Talking about Numbers: Communicating Research Results to Others (3). This course introduces the may ways that research results are disseminated to the public in our everyday lives - through advertising and mass media, Internet, and research-based policy statements.
054 [006E] First-Year Seminar: Families and Children (3). This course will consider family from a life-course perspective and family influences on child development. Research and theory concerning divorced and step families, single parents, gay and lesbian parents, and family processes that shape children's development will be examined.
055 [006E] First-Year Seminar: Children's Eyewitness Testimony (3). The course will address relevant literature on children's memory and cognition involving allegations of child sexual abuse.
056 [006E] First-Year Seminar: Human Infancy (3). The goals of this course are to describe what we know about the psychological development of human infants, to evaluate the procedures that have given rise to that knowledge, and to explore the implications of the knowledge.
057 [006E] First-Year Seminar: Conflict, Deviance, and Disasters (3). The course will focus on how we attempt to understand and deal with events in our lives that appear incomprehensible to us, often those we not only have difficulty understanding but over which we have no control.
058 [006E]: First-Year Seminar: Mind Reading and Language Use (3). This course examines mind reading abilities and how they affect the development of language, adult language use, and the language of autistic individuals, who are known to have difficulty reasoning about others' minds. This seminar will follow a discussion format.
059 First-Year Seminar: Integrating Eastern and Western Psychology: A Study of Human Development (3). The course makes use of text, with ample room for class discussion and argumentation, and will address sequentially the seven chakras including their psychological correlates found in Western research.
061 First-Year Seminar: Drug Addiction: Fact and Fiction (3). The course will tackle questions through classroom discussions, lectures, movies, writing assignments, and a visit to a research lab and a treatment facility. Cocaine and heroin addiction will be used as primary model systems to introduce fundamental concepts in addiction research.
062: First-Year Seminar: Positive Psychology: The Science of Optimal Human Functioning (3). This course invites students to explore the opportunities presented by the vibrant and emerging field of positive psychology.
063 First-Year Seminar: Persuasion, Passion, and Participation: The Psychology of Politics (3). How do political campaigns work? What kind of influence do the media have on political decisions? What do poll results really mean? We'll be exploring these questions and more in this seminar.
064 First-Year Seminar: Prejudice and Stereotyping (3). This course explores the psychological underpinnings of prejudice and discrimination.
065 First-Year Seminar: Judgment and Decision Making in Everyday Life (3). This course focuses on understanding people's judgment and decision making processes in everyday life. Students will draw upon other areas of psychology and other interdisciplinary approaches (e.g., economics, decision sciences).
101 [010] General Psychology (3). A survey of major principles of psychology and an introduction to scientific modes of thought about behavior. Students participate in ongoing psychological research in the department. Note: PSYC 101 is prerequisite to all psychology courses listed below.
210 [030] Statistical Principles of Psychological Research (3). Prerequisite, PSYC 101. Consideration of the methodological principles underlying psychological research, descriptive and inferential techniques, and the manner by which they may be employed to design psychological experiments and analyze behavioral data. Three lecture hours and one laboratory hour a week.
215 [030C] Statistical Principles of Psychological Research (B.S. Majors) (3). Prerequisites, PSYC 101, MATH 231. Consideration of the methodological principles underlying psychological research, descriptive, and inferential techniques. This section is for students in the B.S. psychology program or for B.A. students with a calculus background and strong interest in quantitative psychology. Note: PSYC 215 will substitute for PSYC 210 as a prerequisite for other psychology courses.
220 [023] Biopsychology (3). Prerequisite, PSYC 101. Study of the biological basis of behavior. Emphasis will be placed on human findings and applications.
222 [022] Learning (3). Prerequisite, PSYC 101. Topics in conditioning, verbal learning, memory, and problem solving.
225 [021] Sensation and Perception (3). Prerequisite, PSYC 101. Topics in vision, audition, and the lower senses. Receptor mechanisms, psychophysical methods, and selected perceptual phenomena will be discussed.
230 [020] Cognitive Psychology (3). Prerequisite, PSYC 101. Topics in attention; memory; visual, auditory, and other forms of information processing; decision making; and thinking.
240 [028] Personality (3). Prerequisite, PSYC 101. Basic principles of personality structure, dynamics, development, assessment, and theory are discussed. Consideration is given to both environmental and biological determinants of personality.
245 [080] Abnormal Psychology (3). Prerequisite, PSYC 101. Major forms of behavior disorders in children and adults, with an emphasis on description, causation, and treatment.
250 [024] Child Development (3). Prerequisite, PSYC 101. Study of the development of social and intellectual behavior in normal children and the processes that underlie this development. Emphasis is typically on theory and research.
260 Social Psychology (3). Introductory survey of experimental social psychology covering attitudes, interpersonal processes, and small groups.
270 [50] Laboratory Research in Psychology (4). Prerequisite, PSYC 210. Experiments in biological, behavioral, cognitive, developmental, personality, and social psychology will be discussed, prepared, performed, and reported. One lecture hour and four laboratory hours per week.
294 [092] Service Learning in Psychology: APPLES (1-3). Prerequisite, permission of instructor. Service learning component for students enrolled in psychology APPLES courses. May not count toward the major.
320 [070] Drugs and Human Behavior (3). Prerequisite, PSYC 101. This course will examine the use of drugs to alter behavior. Social implications of drug use and methods for preventing and treating drug abuse also will be considered.
395 [098] Independent Research (1-3). Prerequisites, PSYC 101, two additional courses, a minimum of a 2.5 grade point average, and permission of instructor. Supervised research resulting in a written report. May be repeated for credit up to six hours.
400 [101] Conditioning and Learning (NBIO 400) (3). Prerequisites, PSYC 101 and 222. A comprehensive survey of the methods, findings, and theories of classical and operant conditioning. Skills necessary to evaluate, integrate, and summarize significant original literature will be developed.
401 [102] Biological Foundations of Behavior (NBIO 401) (3). Prerequisites, PSYC 101 and PSYC 222 or BIOL 101. Ethological, genetic, and physiological variables will be studied in relation to their behavioral effects.
402 [106] Physiological Psychology (NBIO 402) (3). Prerequisites, PSYC 101 and 220. Elements of neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, and neurochemistry as they apply to the understanding of brain-behavior relationships.
403 [107] Physiological Psychology Laboratory (3). Prerequisite PSYC 101 and 220 or 402. "Hands on" laboratory course designed to introduce students to experimental protocols emphasizing "brain-behavior" relationships. Topics include: gross neuroanatomy, stereotaxic surgery, and the effects of drugs on behavior.
404 [124] Psychological Applications of Drugs (3). Prerequisite, PSYC 101. This course will investigate the pharmacological effects and the clinical efficacy of drugs used to treat behavior disorders.
425 [121] Advanced Perceptual Processes (3). Prerequisites, PSYC 101 and PSYC 220, 225, or 230. The perception of objects and events; the role of cognitive factors in perception.
430 [122] Human Memory (3). Prerequisites, PSYC 101 and 222 or 230. Theoretical and applied issues in human memory.
431 [123] Introduction to Cognitive Science (3). Prerequisites, PSYC 101 and 210 or equivalent. An introduction to the interdisciplinary study of the mind, intelligent behavior, information processing, and communication in living organisms and computers.
432 [125] Psychology of Language (3). Prerequisite, PSYC 101 and 230 or LING 101 and 400. After an examination of the possible relations between psychology and linguistics, this course will consider problems in the acquisition of language and particular recent work in experimental psycholinguistics.
433 [135] Behavioral Decision Theory (3). Prerequisite, PSYC 101. Simple mathematical and psychological models of judgment and choice, and related experiments, are treated, as are applications to real world problems in medical, environmental, policy, business, and related domains.
434 Cognitive Neuroscience (3). Prerequisites, PSYC 101, PSYC 210; PSYC 230, PSYC 225, PSYC 222, or PSYC 220 or BIOL 450 or BIOL 455. Introduction to cognitive neuroscience. Higher mental processes including attention, memory, language, and consciousness will be covered, with an emphasis on the neural mechanisms that form the substrates of human cognition.
435 [100] Topics in Cognition (3). Prerequisite, PSYC 101 and one of PSYC 220, 222, 225, or 230. Examines selected topics in cognitive psychology, examining issues related to thinking, memory, consciousness, language or higher-level perception. The selected topics can vary from semester to semester.
460 [126] Human Infancy (3). Prerequisites, PSYC 101, 250. The primary focus of this course is the psychological development of human infants but other perspectives are considered: philosophy, parenting, health and public policy, the law.
461 [127] Cognitive Development (3). Prerequisites, PSYC 101, 250. An examination of the development of attention, perception, learning, memory, and thinking in normal children.
462 [128] Development of Language (3). Prerequisites, PSYC 101, 250. Study of the development of language in normal children.
463 [129] Development of Social Behavior and Personality (3). Prerequisites, PSYC 101, 210, 240, and 250. Developmental processes during early childhood as these relate to social behavior and personality.
464 [131] Perspectives on Nonparental Child Care (3). Prerequisites, PSYC 101, 250. Explores the history, politics, and practice of nonparental child care through readings, lectures, and a semester-long internship in a child care center.
465 [165] Poverty and Development (3). Prerequisite, PSYC 101. Poverty is one of the most consistent and influential risk factors for problematic development. This course focuses on the scientific study of how poverty affects development across the human life span.
466 [170] Research in Developmental Psychology (3). Prerequisites, PSYC 101, 210, and 250. Introduction to the issues, methods, and outcomes of research in developmental psychology. Demonstrational projects designed and completed. One lecture hour and four laboratory hours per week.
467 [171] The Development of Black Children (3). Prerequisites, PSYC 101, 250. A survey of the literature on the development of black children. Topics include peer and social relations, self-esteem, identity development, cognitive development, school achievement, parenting, family management, and neighborhood influences. PSYC 210 recommended.
468 [172] Family as a Context for Development (3). Prerequisites, PSYC 101, 210, and 250. Explores how the family influences children's development. Topics include genetics, family structure (e.g., single parents, working mothers, divorce, number of siblings); discipline; parental values and beliefs; ethnic diversity.
469 [162] Evolution and Development of Biobehavioral Systems (3). Prerequisites, PSYC 101, PSYC 210 or 215, and BIOL 101. Examines the evolution and development of behavior patterns and their physiological substrates.
470 Developmental Research on the Family (3). Prerequisites, PSYC 210, PSYC 250. Child and adolescent development within the context of family is examined. Course topics include family theory, cognitive development, divorce, poverty, and gender. Each student will complete a research project.
499 [104] Current Topics in Psychology (3). Prerequisite, permission of the instructor. Various special areas of psychological study, offered as needed. Course may be repeated for credit.
500 [144] Psychological Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence (3). Prerequisites, PSYC 101, 245, and 250. A survey of theories bearing on atypical development and disordered behavior, and an examination of major child and adolescent behavior problems and clinical syndromes.
501 [140] Advanced Personality (3). Prerequisites, PSYC 101, 240. An in-depth analysis of major theoretical issues in personality study.
502 [141] Psychology of Adulthood and Aging (3). Prerequisites, PSYC 101, 250. A developmental approach to the study of adulthood, from young adulthood through death. Topics include adult issues in personality, family dynamics, work, leisure and retirement, biological and intellectual aspects of aging, dying, and bereavement.
503 [142] Psychology of Black Americans (3). Prerequisites, PSYC 101, 240. This course will focus upon the personal characteristics of black Americans as these have been studied by psychologists and other behavioral scientists. Various methodological approaches will be considered.
504 [145] Health Psychology (3). Prerequisites, PSYC 101, 245. An in-depth coverage of the theoretical issues and clinical manifestations of psychological responses characteristic of individuals with chronic physical disorders.
505 [147] Introduction to Clinical Psychology (3). Prerequisites, PSYC 101, 210, and 245. Overview of clinical psychology - history, scientific basis, and major activities and concerns including assessment, psychotherapy, and other psychological interventions, community psychology, ethics, and professional practice.
506 [152] Atypical Personalities and Groups I (3). Prerequisites, PSYC 101, 245. Addresses methods to assess, treat, and rehabilitate adults or elderly with serious mental disorders. Includes volunteering in a mental health agency serving people with schizophrenia, psychosis, or dementia.
507 [160] Autism (3). Prerequisites, PSYC 101, 245, and 250. Intensive service-learning seminar on autism includes a supervised community placement. Topics include: historical diagnostic issues, etiological theories, assessing patterns of functioning, developmental/life span issues, family concerns, and intervention approaches.
508 [146] Behavior and the Brain: Introduction to Neuropsychology (3). Prerequisites, PSYC 101 and 220 or 230. Introduction to brain-behavior relationships through the study of the effects of brain damage. Focus on cognitive and emotional processes in humans as they are affected by disease and trauma to the brain.
509 [109] Applied Behavioral Analysis (3). Prerequisites, PSYC 101, 222, and 245. A survey of applications of learning theory in solving clinical, educational, and societal problems. Practicum experience included.
510 [149] Observational Methods (3). Prerequisites, PSYC 101, 210. Design, use, and evaluation of observational methods for research and clinical purposes.
511 [150] Stress and Coping in Children and Adolescents (3). Prerequisites, PSYC 101, 250. Examines issues related to the role of risk and protective factors in the development of psychopathology in children and adolescents. The course includes practicum experience with youth.
512 [155] Popularity, Friendship, and Peer Relations (3). Prerequisite, PSYC 101. This course will review literature regarding peer relations among children and adolescents, including peer acceptance/rejection, popularity, bases of friendship selection, peer crowds, romantic relationships, and theories of peer influence.
513 Advanced Seminar on the Anxiety Disorders (3). Prerequisite, PSYC 245. This course will explore the nature and treatment of normal and abnormal anxiety. Students will learn about the psychopathology, assessment, and treatment of the various anxiety disorders.
530 [130] Design and Interpretation of Psychological Research (3). Prerequisites, PSYC 101, 270. Emphasis on the methodological principles underlying experimental and correlational research. Interaction of theory and practice in the design and interpretation of psychological studies.
531 [148] Tests and Measurement (3). Prerequisites, PSYC 101, 210. Basic psychometric theory underlying test construction and utilization. Detailed study of issues and instruments used in assessing intellectual functioning, educational progress, personality, and personnel selection.
560 [184] Self and Society (3). Prerequisites, PSYC 101, 210, 260. Content, structure, and functions of the self-concept. How the self-concept is shaped by society and developmental processes; ways in which the self-concept affects perception of others; self-esteem. Class participation and presentations required. PSYC 270 desirable, but not required.
561 [185] Social Cognition (3). Prerequisites, PSYC 101, 210, and 260. Theory and research in social psychology, which explores the cognitive processes underlying social phenomena. Specific topics covered include: attributions, emotions, automaticity, heuristics, self, goals, stereotyping, expectancies, social motives, and others.
562 [187] Applied Social Psychology (3). Prerequisites, PSYC 101, 210, and 260. Applications of social psychological theory/research to practical social problems and issues, e.g., organizational behavior-job satisfaction, effects of advertising and media on behavior, and discrimination-affirmative action.
563 [188] Small Groups (3). Prerequisites, PSYC 101, 210, 260. Intensive survey of research and theory on behavior in small groups combined with appropriate experience in studying various structured groups.
564 [189] Interpersonal Processes (3). Prerequisites, PSYC 101, 210, 260. Intensive coverage of normal interpersonal processes, focusing on the dyad.
565 [190] Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination (3). Prerequisites, PSYC 101, 210, 260. Examines the determinants, functions, processes, and consequences of stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination. Prospects for change are considered. Class presentations and participation required. PSYC 270 desirable, but not required.
566 [191] Attitude Change (3). Prerequisites, PSYC 101, 210, 260. A detailed consideration of the theoretical issues in attitude and belief change.
600 [112] Historical Trends in Psychology (3). Prerequisite, PSYC 101. Limited to senior majors or to graduate students in psychology; others by permission of instructor. Overview of the origins of psychological concepts, movements, and fields of study.
601 [180] Psychology and Law (3). Prerequisite, PSYC 101 and 270. Examines the legal system from the perspective of psychology methods and research, with a focus on criminal law. Discusses dilemmas within the law and between the legal system and psychology.
602 [163] Evolutionary Psychology (3). Prerequisite, PSYC 101. Major topics of general psychology are examined from an evolutionary perspective with an emphasis on empirical studies asking why much current human behavior and experience would have been adaptive for our early ancestors.
693H [099A] Honors in Psychology I (3). Prerequisites, application to the psychology honors committee and enrollment in the Honors Program. To be taken as the first course in the two-semester honors sequence. Students conduct research under the direction of a faculty advisor and receive classroom instruction in research-related topics.
694H [099B] Honors in Psychology II (3). Prerequisites, PSYC 693H and admission to the psychology Honors Program. To be taken as the second course in the two-semester honors sequence. Students conduct research under the direction of a faculty advisor and receive classroom instruction in research-related topics.