Cognitive Science 0221 - Psych of Close Relationships

Fall
2018
1
4.00
Mattitiyahu Zimbler
12:30PM-01:50PM TU;12:30PM-01:50PM TH
Hampshire College
327482
Adele Simmons Hall 111;Adele Simmons Hall 111
mzCS@hampshire.edu
This course will explore the many psychological mechanisms that play a part in close personal relationships. Using psychological research as our foundation, students will be led in discussions about attraction, love, lust, and other topics pertinent to close relationships. Students will be asked to think deeply about the social constructs that influence human preferences, and the bio-psychosocial processes at play. The course will begin by dissecting the concepts of attraction and love. Once a basis for understanding these fundamental concepts is established, we will progress into discussions about attachment theory and interpersonal dynamics such as jealousy, power, stigmatization, and communication. All matter of relationships (homosexual, asexual, heterosexual, polyamorous, etc.) will be discussed across topics. Lastly, we will finish the course discussing the portrayal of sex in the media and online, and its implications on sex education and sexual understanding.
Mind, Brain, and Information Independent Work Multiple Cultural Perspectives Writing and Research In this course, students are expected to spend at least six to eight hours a week of preparation and work outside of class time. This time includes reading, writing, research and project work.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.