Psychology 361 - RESRCH SEM: ALCOHOL USE/MISUSE

An introduction to research techniques through the discussion of current research, design and execution of original research in selected areas such as drinking games, pregaming/prepartying (i.e., “drinking before drinking”), acculturation and alcohol use, motivations to drink, expectations about the effects of alcohol use, and athletic involvement and drinking behaviors among adolescents and emerging adults. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor; PSY 201, PSY 202, with PSY 220 preferred. Enrollment preference is given to those who have discussed their research interests and goals with the instructor at least one semester prior to enrollment.

Instructor Permission. Limited to juniors, seniors.