S-Abnormal Child Psychology

This course will examine psychological disorders that typically begin during childhood, and consider them in the context of "normal" development. We will examine theory and research about the causes underlying these disorders, and seek to understand more about how these disorders manifest themselves across different developmental stages.

S-Psychology of Adoption

This seminar explores the psychology of adoption from multiple perspectives: adopted persons, adoptive parents, birth parents, and the individuals or entities that arranged the adoption. In addition to the primary psychological focus, we will examine how adoption is affected by cultural, historical, geopolitical, and economic contexts in which it occurs. We will also critically evaluate the research literature relating to adoption and discuss issues regarding practice (clinical and psychoeducational) and policy (from the agency level to that of international treaties).

Abnormal Psychology

Various forms of psychopathology, including anxiety, stress, affective, addictive, developmental, psychosexual, personality, and schizophrenic disorders. The major theoretical perspectives on psychopathology reviewed. Various approaches to treatment. Prerequisites: PSYCH 100 or 110

Social Psychology

Major theories, research and applications in social psychology. Topics include: attitudes, social influence, helping, aggression, groups, interpersonal attraction. Prerequisite: introductory psychology. (Gen.Ed. SB)

Developmental Psychology

An overview of developmental psychology beginning with prenatal development and continuing through infancy, childhood, adolescence and into adulthood. Topics include: prenatal and infant development, language and cognitive development, social and emotional development, and the biological foundations of development. (Gen.Ed. SB)
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