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."
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: PSY 110 is the prerequisite for all Psychology courses. 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 110 is the prerequisite for all Psychology courses.
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.
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.