Psychology 326 - Lab/Personality & Abn: Stress

'This course is an introduction to research methods in abnormal and personality psychology. Students will work as a class to collect data using quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Students will be expected to collect survey- and questionnaire-based data as well as engage in some interviewing projects. We will consider the various stages of research including literature review, design, ethical considerations, data collection, and analysis (qualitative and quantitative), and consider the statistical inference or implications of our findings. The course focuses on the impact of stress and coping on the lives of individuals, identity, their relationships, and psychological adjustment.'

This course is open to Juniors and Seniors. Prereq: Psychology 200 and 201, and one course in the personality/abnormal area