Psychological & Brain Sciences 391ME - S- Psychology of the Self

Have you ever wondered about that "little person" inside our heads who seems to think our thoughts, feel our feelings, and experience our lives? This seminar is all about that little person - the mental presence that lies between external events and our internal reactions, the place where sensory information becomes a private reality that means something to us. In this seminar, we will explore how we construct our sense of self, how and why these constructions change (or don't change), and the inner experience (thinking, feeling) that goes along with this construction. Through these explorations, we aim to understand ourselves better and, by extension, gain deeper insights into others and the broader world around us.

Open to Senior and Junior Psychology majors only. Pre Req: PSYCH 241