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ST. THOMAS MORE COLLEGE Sections of some courses in this department are taught by faculty in the corresponding department of St. Thomas More College. These course sections are designated in the Registration Guide by section numbers prefixed with the letter "M."

PSY 110 is the prerequisite for all Psychology courses.

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE COURSES
PSY 110.6
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» General Psychology
1&2(3L)

An introduction to the scientific study of human behaviour, dealing with the essential problems of psychology, the methods of investigation, and the advances which have been made in some of the major fields such as motivation, perception, learning and personality.

Note: Most students in PSY 110 will be asked to participate in research studies conducted within the Department of Psychology. Research participation is desirable both as a means of advancing the science of human behaviour and as a means of providing the introductory student with first-hand educational experience in psychological research.

PSY 211.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Introduction to Psychological Tests and Measurements
1/2(3L)

Principles of psychological measurement including: sources of test information; quantitative concepts with applications to test construction; factors influencing test performance; uses and misuses of tests in counselling, educational and industrial settings.

PSY 213.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Child Psychology
1/2(3L)

An examination of the biological, cognitive and personal growth of children from conception to early adolescence. Topics include: perceptual learning, sensory abilities, motivation, parent-child relationships, vocalization and communication, intelligence, creativity, development of social relationships and personality. Materials will be drawn from human and comparative psychology.

PSY 214.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Adolescent Psychology
1/2(3L)

Deals with the social problems characteristic of this age group. Attention will be given to problems in the study of adolescence, physical growth patterns, to development of interpersonal relationships in adolescence, cognitive growth and adolescent educational problems. Material will be drawn from human and comparative psychology.

PSY 216.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Psychology of Aging
1/2(3L)

The study of normal psychological development through maturity to old age. Topics include: consideration of critical issues of research methods; problems of adjustment of the aged such as physical decline, retirement, aloneness, disengagement; the needs and care of the aged, antecedents of successful aging; the psychology of dying and death; theories of aging.

PSY 222.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Personality
1/2(3L)

A systematic survey of basic principles of motivation, learning, conflict and problem solving as applied to the study of personality. Major problem areas and contemporary theories of personality are reviewed.

PSY 223.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Abnormal Psychology
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): PSY 222 recommended.

Major patterns of abnormal behaviour are reviewed and studied with respect to origins, course and treatment. The focus is upon understanding abnormal behaviour with an integrated knowledge of basic principles of general psychology.

PSY 224.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Introduction to Culture and Psychology
1/2 (3L)

A survey of theory and research on cultural issues in psychology, including developmental, cognitive and social psychology. By the end of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of fundamental concepts and theoretical perspectives pertinent to the study of culture and human behaviour, knowledge of the findings of relevant classic and contemporary empirical studies, and familiarity with methodological issues pertaining to research in this area.

PSY 225.3 (Formerly PSY 221)
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Group Dynamics and Intergroup Relations
1/2 (3L)

Designed to give the student a broad overview of an important area of social psychology. Group dynamics and inter-group relations will be covered through lectures, readings, and assignments on topics such as group decision-making, leadership, conflict and cooperation, collective behaviour, prejudice, and minority-majority relations.

Note: Students with credit for PSY 221 cannot take this course for credit.

PSY 226.3 (Formerly PSY 221)
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Processes
1/2 (3L)

Focuses on social psychological phenomena internal to the individual, such as social cognition, emotion, the self, and attitudes. It also considers issues associated with relations between individuals, such as altruism, aggression, attraction and social influence. Students who wish to pursue further studies in social psychology are encouraged to take both this course and PSY 225 (Group Dynamics and Intergroup Relations).

Note: Students with credit for PSY 221 cannot take this course for credit.

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