PSYCH 101 Introductory Psychology
A general survey course designed to provide the student with an understanding of the basic concepts and techniques of modern psychology as a behavioural science.
3 hours
Psychology (PSYCH)
67 courses in the 1976–77 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Notes
Faculty listed in 1976–77
Professor, Chairman of the Department R. K. Banks, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (Toronto)
Associate Professor, Associate Chairman Undergraduate Affairs G. A. Griffin, B.A. (Colgate), M.A., Ph.D. (Wisconsin)
Associate Professor, Associate Chairman
Graduate Affairs
T. G. Waller, B.S., M.S. (Southern Mississippi), Ph.D. (Vanderbilt)
Professors
Faculty listed in 1976–77
K. S. Bowers, B.A., Ph.D. (Illinois)
M. P. Bryden, B.S. (M.1.T.), M.Sc., Ph.D. (McGill)
W. C. Corning, B.A. (Heidelberg), Ph.D. (Rochester)
D. P. Crowne, B.A. (Antioch College), Ed.M.(Rochester), Ph.D. (Purdue)
J. A. Dyal,' B.A. (Oklahoma), Ph.D, (Illinois)
W. D. Fenz, B.A. (Southern Missionary), M.A., B.D. (St.Andrew’s), M.Sc. (Hawaii), Ph.D. (Massachusetts)
M. Kinsbourne, B.A., M.A. (Oxford), B.M., B.Ch. (Guy’s Hospital), D.M. (Oxford), (part-time)
H. M. Lefcourt, B.A. (Antioch), M.S., Ph.D. (Ohio State)
M. Lerner,'!,4 B.A., M.A. (Ohio State University), Ph.D. (New York University)
D. Meichenbaum, A.B. (City College of New York), M.A., Ph.D. (Illinois)
S. Reinis, M.D., C.Sc. (Charles University)
Faculty listed in 1976–77
D. A. Sprott, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (Toronto), F.S.S.
R. A. Steffy, B.A. (Albright), M.A., Ph.D. (Illinois)
M. D. Vogel-Sprott,® B.A. (McMaster), M.A. Ph.D. (Toronto)
Associate Professors
Faculty listed in 1976–77
D. M. Amoroso, B.A., M.A. (Toronto), Ph.D. (Waterloo)
M. Breidenbaugh (Mrs.). B.A. (Wittenberg), Ph.D. (Vienna)
T. E. Cadell, B.A. (British Columbia), M.A. (Massachusetts), Ph.D. (Wisconsin)
J. A. Cheyne, B.A. (Waterloo Lutheran}, M.A., Ph.D. (Waterloo)
J. M. Cornell, B.A., M.S., Ph.D. (Washington)
S. Z. Himmelfarb, A.B., Ph.D. (California, Los Angeles), (visiting)
Faculty listed in 1976–77
G. E. MacKinnon, B.A. (Queen’s), Ph.D. (John Hopkins)
P. M. Merikle, B.A. (Knox), M.A., Ph.D. (Virginia)
P. J. Naus,® B.A., Ph.D. (Nijmegin)
M.A. Ross, B.A.(Toronto), M.A., Ph.D.(North Carolina)
R. R. Ross, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (Toronto), (part-time)
P. M. Rowe, B.A. (Toronto), M.A. (Dalhousie), Ph.D. (McGill)
R. D. Seim, B.A. (Queen's), Ph.D. (Waterloo)
R. V. Thysell,® B.A. (Montana), M.A., Ph.D. (Iowa)
Course Descriptions 365 Psychology
Faculty listed in 1976–77
D. L. Wahlsten, B.A. (Alma College), Ph.D. (California, Irvine)
E. E. Ware, B.A., M.A. (Richmond), Ph.D. (Illinois)
M. P. Zanna, B.A., Ph.D. (Yale)
Assistant Professors R. J. Alapack,* B.A. (Scranton), M.A., Ph.D. (Duquesne)
F. A. Allard,? B.A., B.P.E., M.A., Ph.D. (Waterloo)
R. F. Asarnow, B.S. (Rutgers), M.A., Ph.D. (Illinois)
P. E. Bowers, (Mrs.), B.A. (Rosemount), M.A., Ph.D. (Illinois) (part-time)
A. J. Cohen, B.A. (McGill), M.A., Ph.D. (Queen’s)
J. H. Davison, B.A. { York), Ph.D. (Waterloo), (part-time)
D. F. Hay, B.A. (Allegheny College), Ph.D. (North Carolina)
J. G. Holmes, B.A., M.A. (Carleton), Ph.D. (North Carolina at Chapel Hill)
R. H. Lahue,? B.Sc. (Fordham), Ph.D. (Waterloo)
G. D. Logan, B.A., M.Sc. (Alberta), Ph.D. (McGill), (part-time)
T. J. Lottman,’ B.S., M.A. (Xavier), Ph.D. (Loyola of Chicago)
J, E. Orlando,’ B.A. (Western Ontario), M.A. (Detroit), M.A., Ph.D. (Michigan)
J. Psotka, B.A. (Toronto), A.M. (Harvard), Ph.D. (Yale)
H. Ross (Mrs.), B.A. (Toronto), Ph.D. (North Carolina)
K. H. Rubin, B.A. (McGill), M.A., Ph.D. (Penn. State University)
D. M. Willows, B.A. (Manitoba), M.A., Ph.D. (Waterloo)
Adjunct Professors
Faculty listed in 1976–77
J. R. Amdur, B.S. (Portland State College), M.A., Ph.D. (Denver)
J. R. Bambrick, B.A., M.A. (Guelph), Ph.D. (Windsor)
L. V. Cohn-Jones, B.A. (Winnipeg), M.A., Ph.D. (Waterloo).
R. E. Enfield, B.A. (Whittier College), M.A., Ph.D. (Arizona)
B. S. Francis, B.S. (Ursinus College), M.A., Ph.D, (Arizona)
D. E. Hill, B.S., M.D. (British Columbia)
Faculty listed in 1976–77
R. A. Merrick, B.A. (Hiram College), M.A., Ph.D. (Kent State)
D. W. Proud, B.A. (Michigan State), M.A. (Bowling Green), Ph.D. (Ottawa)
P. L. Ritchie, B.A. (McGill), Ph.D. (Duke)
R. W. Robinson, B.A. (Rutgers), M.A., Ph.D. (Temple)
G. Sumner-Smith, M.R.C.V.S., B.V.Sc. (Liverpool), F.R.-C.V.S., M.Sc. (Guelph)
Faculty members holding cross appointments as shown ! Human Relations and Psychology
2 Kinesiology and Psychology
3 Renison and Psychology
4 Sociology and Anthropology, and Psychology
S$ §t. Jerome's and Psychology
6 Statistics and Psychology
Undergraduate Programmes
Introductory Psychology
Psychology 101* is a prerequisite for all subsequent courses in Psychology. To achieve a better understanding of experimentation in Psychology, all students in introductory courses are required to participate in two hours of appropriate psychological research.
General Programme
Students choosing a three-year General programme in Psychology must complete Psychology 101*, 102*, 275, a minimum of three additional full-year Psychology courses or equivalent, and a minimum of eight full-year courses or equivalent in Departments other than Psychology (see also the Arts Faculty General Programme requirements).
Honours Programme
Students choosing the Honours programme in Psychology must complete, before graduation, the equivalent of nine full courses in Psychology. Before entering the fourth year of the programme, all students must complete Psychology 283* , 284* , 285* and one research half course from each of the following groups.
Group 1: 293*, 295*, 297*
Group 2: 393*, 395*, 397*
In the fourth year, all students must complete Psychology 498 or 499.
Honours Psychology with Early Childhood Education
and Care Option
Students choosing the Honours Psychology Programme with Early Childhood Education and Care Option fulfill all the requirements listed under the Honours Programme above. In addition, students must be accepted into the option at the beginning of the third year and must have completed the following courses prior to the fourth year: Psychology 101*, 203* or 207*, 211*, 241* 242*, 283*, 284*, 285*, 293* or 295*, 311*, 321*, 341*, 393*, Health Studies 140*, and Recreation 200*. In the fourth year students must complete Psychology 421, 453*, 498 or 499, Dance 364*, and Health Studies 345* and 440*. Before graduation each student must complete a minimum of twenty-two courses. Of these twenty-two courses a minimum of nine courses must be in Psychology with letters grades (Psychology 321 and 421 are offered ona Credit-Fail basis only). A recommended programme is outlined in Chapter 7.
Course Descriptions Psychology
Joint Honours Programme Students choosing a Joint Honours Programme involving Psychology must complete the equivalent of seven full courses in Psychology and an Honours thesis course. Unless other arrangements are approved by the Department, all students in Joint Honours Programmes must complete, before entering the fourth year, Psychology 283*, 284*, 285* and one research half course from each of the following groups: Group 1: 293*, 295*, 297* Group 2: 393*, 395*, 397* In the fourth year, all students must complete Psychology 498 or 499, or the Honours Thesis course in the related discipline.
Joint Honours programmes other than those already approved may be arranged by consultation with the Psychology Department and the Department concerned.
Minor Programme’
The Department offers a minor programme in Psychology. Any student interested in planning a sequence of five courses to complement his/her major field of study is encouraged to consult the Undergraduate Officer. All minor programmes must be approved by the Department.
Undergraduate Course Descriptions
The number of hours of lectures shown after the course descriptions is an attempt to indicate the ‘‘normal’’; each instructor determines how often his particular class will meet.
PSYCH 102 Introductory Psychology Special Topics
A more in depth study of selected topics introduced in Psychology 101*.
Prerequisite: Psychology 101*. 3 hours
PSYCH 203 Learning and Motivation :
This course is designed to introduce the student to theories in Learning and Motivation and to provide the student with an understanding of the experimental techniques in these areas.
Prerequisite: Psychology 101*. 3 hours
PSYCH 205 Sensory Processes
A consideration of data and theory concerning sensory processes. Topics will include psycho-physical methodology, sensory mechanism and the neuropsychological basis of perception.
Prerequisite: Psychology 101*. 3 hours
PSYCH 206 Perceptual Processes
An examination of data and theory concerning perceptual processes. Topics will include the perception of form and space, perceptual learning and a consideration of the effect of personality variables in perception.
Prerequisite: Psychotogy 101*. 3 hours
PSYCH 207 Cognitive Processes
An examination and evaluation of selected topics dealing with human learning, thinking, concept formation, memory and language.
Prerequisite: Psychology 101*. 3 hours
PSYCH 211 Developmental Psychology
An examination of the process and factors of human development.
Prerequisite: Psychology 101*. 3 hours
PSYCH 214 Psychology of Adolescence
A study of the psychological processes occurring in the second decade of human development. Consideration is given to such areas as intellectual development, emotional and social growth, and identity formation. Current concepts, issues, and research are stressed. Prerequisite: Psychology 211*. 3 hours
PSYCH 218 Aging, Dying and Death
An examination of both the psychological aspects of the aging process and the traditional and recent literature relating to various views as to the part played by the reality of death in the life of man. Recent attempts at therapy with dying individuals are reviewed and evaluated. Prerequisite: Psychology 101*. 3 hours
PSYCH 241 Educational Psychology: The Psychology of Classroom Learning
A consideration of the main variables affecting learning in the classroom with special focus upon the conditions essential to efficient learning.
Prerequisite: Psychology 101*. 3 hours
PSYCH 242 Educational Psychology: Learning Disabilities
Analyses. of learning disabilities associated with various categories of exceptionality including mental retardation, emotional problems, and receptive and expressive handicaps.
Prerequisite: Psychology 101*. 3 hours
PSYCH 253 Social Psychology
An introduction to theories and research on people in their physical and social environment. Typically, topics such as conformity, persuasion, attraction, prejudice, communication, aggression, the psychology of freedom. justice and human exchange will be introduced. Prerequisite: Psychology 101*. 3 hours
Course Descriptions 367 Psychology
PSYCH 254 Interpersonal Relations
A psychological analysis of social interaction. The development of interpersonal attraction from first impressions to long-term relationships. The roots of hostility, conflict and communication problems. Prerequisite: Psychology 253*. 3 hours
PSYCH 261 Physiological Psychology
The structure and function of the nervous system and their relation to behaviour.
Prereq: Psych. 101* or permission of instructor.
3 hours
PSYCH 271 Animal Behaviour
Anindepth study of the behaviour of animals emphasizing both observational and experimental research.
Prereq: Psych. 101* or permission of instructor.
3 hours
PSYCH 275 Statistics and Measurement
An introduction to basic statistical concepts and to the theory and use of psychological tests. Consideration is given to the assessment of personality, intelligence, aptitudes, and interests, and to the analysis of individual and group differences in behaviour.
2 hours lectures, 2 hours laboratory
PSYCH 283 Statistical Methods in Psychology
An introduction to the logical and theoretical base for the application of statistical methods to the solution of problems in the social sciences. Consideration will be given to the descriptive statistics, to sampling statistics and to an introduction to inferential statistics.
3 hours
PSYCH 284 Experimental Design
An examination of the effective use and interpretation of statistics in design and understanding of experiments in the social sciences.
Prerequisite: Psychology 283*. 3 hours
PSYCH 285 Tests and Measurements
An introduction to the theory and use of psychological tests. Special emphasis is placed on the assessment of personality, intelligence, aptitudes and interests. Prerequisite: Psychology 283*. 3 hours
PSYCH 293 Research in Learning and Motivation
Open only to students in a Psychology Programme (Honours, Joint Honours, General or Minor Programmes). Prerequisite: Psychology 283* and one of Psychology 203*, 207* or 271*. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory
PSYCH 295 Research in Perceptual and Cognitive Processes Open only to students in a Psychology Programme
(Honours, Joint Honours, General or Minor Programmes). Prerequisite: Psychology 283* and one of Psychology 205*, 206* or 207*. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory
PSYCH 297 Research in Biopsychology
Open only to students in a Psychology Programme (Honours, Joint Honours, General or Minor Programmes). Prerequisite: Psychology 283* and Psychology 26!*.
2 hours lectures, 2 hours laboratory
PSYCH 311 Behaviour and Development of Human Infants
An inquiry into the behaviour and development of human infants in the first two years of life, with emphasis on the implications of current research and theory for infant care.
Prereq: Psych. 211* or permission of instructor.
3 hours
PSYCH 316 Moral Development
A consideration of psychological theory and research dealing with the nature and origin or moral development, developmental differences in moral judgment, and various approaches to teaching moral behaviour with its consequent effects on the individual.
Prerequisite: Psychology 211*. 3 hours
PSYCH 321 Observation and Praticum Experience with
Young Children
Directed observation of and supervised experience with young children in group or home settings. Graded on a Credit-Fail basis.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Early Childhood Education and Care Option. 4 hours
PSYCH 331 Individual Differences
An analysis of individual and group differences in behaviour, with emphasis on studies of intelligence. Prerequisite: Psychology 285*
PSYCH 333 Industrial Psychology
An introduction to the methods and problems in Industrial Psychology.
Prerequisite: Psychology 101*. 3 hours
(Cross listed as Management Science 44)
PSYCH 334 Theories of Counselling Psychology
An introduction to the methods, theories and problems in Counselling Psychology.
Prerequisite: Psychology 101*. 3 hours
PSYCH 340 Community Psychology
Theory and practice are integrated in an attempt to identify and to understand the social factors which inhibit or facilitate healthy development of the individual. The adequacy of existing social structures and institutions in the treatment of various personal problems is assessed. Prerequisite: Psychology 253*. 3 hours
PSYCH 341 Psychology of Early Childhood Education
An introduction to the field of early childhood education. Topics to be considered include: (1) historical review of the area; (2) application of psychological theory to early childhood education; (3) the disadvantaged child and head start.
Prerequisite: Psychology 211*. 3 hours
Course Descriptions Psychology
PSYCH 350 Group and Individual Counselling
Facilitative human relations within the context of education, guidance and interpersonal exchanges are treated in terms of current psychological theories and research. The demonstration and development of these concepts are aided by personal participation, observation and taped sessions.
Prerequisite: Psychology 355*, 357* and 334* or suitable alternative and permission of instructor. 3 hours
PSYCH 353 Aggresion and Social Conflict
This course will examine the genetic, physiological, and social causes of aggression, with the emphasis on social-psychological causes.
Prerequisite: Psychology 253*. Offered in alternate years. 3 hours
PSYCH 354 Interpersonal Processes in Critical Situations
Offered on alternate years. Not offered 1976-77.
PSYCH 355 Personality Theory
An examination and evaluation of some of the outstanding theories of personality.
Prerequisite: Psychology 101*. 3 hours
PSYCH 357 Psychopathology
The nature and origin of deviant behaviour. Prerequisite: Psychology 101*. 3 hours
PSYCH 359 Personality and Adjustment
A study of theory and research related to the adaptation and to the function of personality in a variety of natural and artificial settings. The focus is on normal behaviour. Prerequisite: Psychology 355*. 3 hours
PSYCH 363 (A-E)-366*(A-E) Special Subjects
One or more half courses will be offered at different times as announced by the Department.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
PSYCH 393 Research in Development Psychology
Open only to students in a Psychology Programme (Honours, Joint Honours, General or Minor Programmes). Prereq: Psych. 283* and Psych. 211* or 331*.
2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory
PSYCH 395 Research in Social Psychology
Open only to students in a Psychology Programme (Honours, Joint Honours, General or Minor Programmes). Prerequisite: Psychology 283* and 253*.
2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory
PSYCH 397 Research in Personality and Psychopathology
Open only to students in a Psychology Programme (Honours, Joint Honours, General or Minor Programmes). Prerequisite: Psychology 283* and one of Psychology 331*, 355* or 357*. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory
PSYCH 410 History and Systems
An examination of current theoretical approaches to psychological problems present in a historical context. 2 hours
PSYCH 421 Senior Practicum in Preschool Groups
Laboratory experience for advanced students in guiding and supervising developmental experience for young children. Consideration of professional practical matters of organization and administration in early childhood education and care.
Prerequisite: Psychology 321.
Graded on a Credit-Fail basis. 4 hours
Seminars
PSYCH 451 Senior Seminar in Learning
Admission by consent of instructor. 2 hours
452* Senior Seminar in Perception Admission by consent of instructor. 2 hours
PSYCH 453 Senior Seminar in Development Psychology
Admission by consent of instructor. 2 hours
PSYCH 454 Senior Seminar in Educational Psychology
Admission by consent of instructor. 2 hours
PSYCH 455 Senior Seminar in Social Psychology
Admission by consent of instructor. 2 hours
456* Senior Seminar in Personality Admission by consent of instructor. 2 hours
PSYCH 457 Senior Seminar in Clinical Psychology
Admission by consent of instructor. 2 hours
PSYCH 458 Senior Seminar in Cognitive Processes
Admission by consent of instructor. 2 hours
-459* Senior Seminar in Motivation Admission by consent of instructor. 2 hours
PSYCH 461 Senior Seminar in Physiological Psychology
Admission by consent of instructor. 2 hours
PSYCH 462 Senior Seminar in Animal Behaviour
Admission by consent of instructor. 2 hours
463* Senior Seminar in Special Topics Admission by consent of instructor. 2 hours
464* Senior Seminar in Special Topics Admission by consent of instructor. 2 hours
PSYCH 465 Senior Seminar in Special Topics
Admission by consent of instructor. 2 hours
Course Descriptions \ 369 Psychology
PSYCH 466 Senior Seminar in Special topics
Admission by consent of instructor. 2 hours
PSYCH 480 Directed Studies in Special Topics
For the student who desires to pursue a particular topic in depth through independent experimental research and/or extensive reading. A faculty member must approve a student's project prior to registration for this course. Open to éxceptional students with permission of the instructor and the Department.
3 hours
PSYCH 498 Senior Honours Essay — Review Paper
Each student will work under the direction of a member of the department ona critical integrative review of an issue in the research literature. The result of this review will be presented in the form of a thesis, which will be critically examined by members of the department.
PSYCH 499 Senior Honours Essay — Experimental Study
Each student will work under the direction of a member of the department onan experimental study. The result of this investigation will be presented in the form of a thesis, which will be critically examined by members of the department.
The following courses are administered by Renison College. Since these courses are intended primarily for students in the Social Development programme, students planning a General or Honours Psychology programme must consult their faculty adviser concerning Psychology major credit for these courses.
120R*/121R* Introductory Psychology 220R*/221R* Social Psychology
PSYCH 241 (R) Educational Psychology: The Psychology of
Classroom Learning.
PSYCH 322R Personality: Approaches to Individual
Functioning.
PSYCH 334 (R) Theories of Counselling Psychology
PSYCH 367R–369R Special Topics in Psychology
PSYCH 367R Cross-Cultural Psychology. Psychology 367R* Cross-Cultural Psychology
PSYCH 398R–399R Independent Study
An independent in-depth study of a selected area of concern to the student within the discipline of psychology. This course may be undertaken by an individual or small group of students with one of the faculty members from the Social Development Studies Programme.
PSYCH 120R Introductory Psychology
Basic concepts and techniques of modern psychology as a behavioural science. The development of behaviour, learning and remembering, motivation, values and attitudes, personality, sensation and perception, and small group processes will be studied with reference to physiological correlates.
Fall/Winter terms
PSYCH 220R Social Psychology
An examination of psychological principles involved in the interaction of the individual and society. Emphasis on social attraction, socialization of the child, language and social communication, interpersonal perception, attitude formation, social control, group dynamics, leadership, and aggression.
Prerequisite: An introductory psychology course. Fall/Winter terms
PSYCH 322R Personality: Approaches to Individual Functioning
An examination of the major theories of personality, including consideration of the psychoanalytic, dispositional, humanistic and behaviouristic models. Attention is also given to the interaction approaches to individual functioning. Both normal and deviant behaviour patterns are considered.
Prerequisite: An introductory Psychology course. (Psych 322R* is prerequisite for Psych 323R*). Fall/Winter terms
PSYCH 334 (R) Theories of Counselling Psychology
An introduction to the theories, methods and problems in Counselling Psychology.
Prerequisite: Introductory psychology course. Fall term
PSYCH 367R Special Topics in Psychology
One or more half courses will be offered from time to time as announced by the Social Development Studies Programme. Subjects will be dependent upon special research and/or instructional interests of faculty.
PSYCH 367R Cross-Cultural Psychology
An examination of the findings in several areas of psychological interest in a diversity of cultural settings will provide students in psychology and other disciplines with an appreciation for the cultural relativity of psychological data and concepts.
Prerequisite: An introductory psychology course.
Fail term
Psych 398R*-399R* Independent Study
An independent in-depth study of a selected area of concern to the student within the discipline of psychology. This course may be undertaken by an individual or small group of students with one of the faculty members from the Social Development Studies Programme.
Course Descriptions 387 Social Development Studies
Sociology