85 courses in the 1979–80 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Department of Psychology
Associate Professor, Chairman of the Department T. G. Waller, 8S, MS (Southern Mississippi), PhD (Vanderbilt)
Professor, Associate Chairman Graduate Affairs R.A. Steffy, BA (Albright), MA, PhD (Illinois)
Professor, Associate Chairman Undergraduate Affairs P. M. Merikie, BA (Knox), MA, PhD (Virginia)
Professors
R. K. Banks, BA, MA, PhD (Toronto)
G. A. Barnard’, BA, MA(Cambridge), PhD, OSc(London)
K. S. Bowers, BA, PhD (Illinois)
M. Breidenbaugh, BA (Wittenberg), PAD (Vienna)
M. P. Bryden, BS, MSc, PhD (McGill)
W. C. Corning, BA (Heidelberg), PhD (Rochester)
D. P. Crowne, BA (Antioch College), EdM (Rochester), PhD (Purdue)
J. A. Dyal, BA (Oklahoma), PhD (IHinois)
W.D. Fenz, BA (Southern Missionary), MA, BD (St. Andrew's), MSc (Hawaii), PhD (Massachusetts)
C.K. Knapper®, BA (Sheffield), PhD (Sask)
H. M. Lefcourt, BA (Antioch), MA, PhD (Ohio State)
M. J. Lerner’, BA, MA (Ohio State), PhD (New York)
D. Meichenbaum, AB (City College of New York), MA, PhD (Illinois)
S. Reinis, MD, CSc (Charles)
P. M. Rowe, BA (Toronto), MA (Dalhousie), PhD (McGill)
D. A. Sprott? BA, MA, PhD (Toronto) FSS
M. D. Vogel-Sprott?, BA (McMaster), MA, PhD (Toronto)
Associate Professors , R. J. Alapack’, BA (Scranton), MA PhD(Duquesne) D. M. Amoroso, BA, MA (Toronto), PhD (Waterloo) J.M. Anglin, BA (Toronto), PRD (Harvard) T. E. Cadell, BA (8r.Col.), MA (Massachusetts), PhD (Wisconsin) J. A. Cheyne, BA (Wat Luth), MA, PhD (Waterloo) J.M. Cornell, BA, MS, PhD (Washington) G. A. Griffin, BA (Colgate), MA, PhD (Wisconsin) Recipient of Distinguished Teacher Award J.G. Holmes, BA, MA (Carleton), PhD (North Carolina) G. E. MacKinnon, BA (Queen's), PhD (Johns Hopkins) R. G. Marteniuk2, BPE, MA (Alberta), EdD (California) P. J. Naus4, BA, PhD (Nijmegin) J. E. Orlando’, BA(W.Ont.), MA (Detroit), MA, PhD (Michigan) H. Ross, BA (Toronto), PhD (North Carolina) M.A. Ross, BA (Toronto), MA, PhD (North Carolina) K. H. Rubin, BA (McGill), MA, PhD (Penn State) R. D. Seim, BA (Queen's), PhD (Waterloo) R. V. Thyseil3, BA (Montana), MA, PhD (lowa) D. L. Wahlsten, BS (A/ma College), PhD (California, Irvine) ; E. E. Ware, BA, MA (Richmond), PhD (Iilinois) M. P. Zanna, BA, PhD (Yale)
Assistant Professors
F.A. Allard’, BA, BPE, MA, PhD (Waterloo)
R.F. Asarnow, 8S (Rutgers), MA, PhD (Wayne State)
P.E. Bowers, BA (Rosemont), MA, PhD (Illinois) (part-time)
N. Charness, BA (McGill), MS, PhD (Carnegie-Mellon)
D. B. Coulson, BA (Dartmouth), MS, PhD (Massachusetts)
R.H. Lahue’, BSc (Fordham), PhD (Waterloo)
T. J. Lottman’, 8S, MA (Xavier), PhD (Loyola of Chicago)
J.A. Van Evra4 BA (Valparaiso), MA (Bowling Green), PhD (Michigan State)
D. M. Willows, BA (Manitoba), PhD (Waterloo)
Adjunct Professors
J.R. Amdur, BS (Portland State), MA, PhD (Denver)
D.S. Barnes, BA, MD (W.Ont.)
H. Best, BA (Toronto), MA, PhD (Waterloo)
B.S. Francis, 8S (Ursinus), MA, PhD (Arizona)
J.J. Hartford, MD (Toronto)
E.S. Lucy, BA (Hobart)
P.L. Ritchie, BA (McGill), PhD (Duke)
G. Sumner-Smith, MRCVS, BVSc (Liverpool), FR-CVS, MSc (Guelph)
G. Sherwood, BA (Cambridge), MA, MB, BChir (London)
J. L. Williams5, 8A, MA (Alberta), PhD (Missouri)
Lecturer J. Theis*, BA (W.Ont.}, MA (Notre Dame)
Faculty members holding cross appointments as shown.
Department of Sociology
2Department of Kinesiology
3Department of Statistics
St. Jeromes College
5Counselling Services
5Environmental Studies
TRenison College
Course Descriptions
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.
Also offered through Renison College and St. Jerome's College
A more in-depth study of selected topics introduced in Psych 101.
Prereq: Psych 101. Also offered through Renison College and St. Jerome's College
Course Descriptions 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.
An examination of the effective use and interpretation of Statistics in design and understanding of experiments in the social sciences.
Prereq: Psych 201
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.
Prereq: Psych 101
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.
Prereq: Psych 107
An examination and evaluation of selected topics dealing with human learning, thinking, concept formation, memory and language.
Prereq: Psych 101
An examination of the process and factors of human development.
Prereq: Psych 101
Also oftered at St. Jerome’s College
A consideration of the main variables affecting learning in the classroom with special focus upon the conditions essential to efficient learning.
Prereq: Psych 101
Also offered at St. Jerome's College
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. Prereq: Psych 211
Also offered at St. Jerome's College
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.
Prereq: Psych 101
Offered at St. Jerome’s College
Approaches of traditional psychological theories and especially of a modern psychology of consciousness | toward phenomena of religious experience, mysticism and meditation are examined. The transcendant phenomena are compared with other altered states of consciousness. .
Prereq: Psych 101
Offered at St. Jerome's College
This course will examine psychological and social psychological theories and empirical investigations of human sexuality.
Prereq: Psych 101 or permission of instructor
Offered at St. Jerome's College
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.
Prereq: Psych 101
Cross-listed as Psych 220R
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. Prereq: Psych 253
Cross-listed as Psych 221R
Course Descriptions 409 Psychology
This course expresses the fundamental psychoanalytic vision as articulated by Sigmund Freud, and its relevance to the humanities. The theme of the course is to understand the potentially liberating spirit which is at the root of psychoanalysis.
Prereq: Psych 101
Offered at St. Jerome's College
The structure and function of the nervous system and their relation to behaviour.
Prereq: Psych 101 or permission of instructor
An in depth study of the behaviour of animals emphasizing both observational and experimental research..
Prereq: Psych 101 or permission of instructor
Open only to students in a Psychology Programme (Honours, Joint Honours, General or Minor Programmes).
Prereq: Psych 201 and one of Psych 203 or 271
Programmes).
Prereq: Psych 201 and one of Psych 206 or 207
Open only to students in a Psychology Programme (Honours, Joint Honours, General or Minor Programmes).
Prereq: Psych 201 and Psych 261
An introduction to the theory and use of psychological tests. Special emphasis is placed on the assessment of personaiity, intelligence, aptitudes and interests. Prereq: Psych 201
Listed without a description.
Listed without a description.
The purposes of this course are to study the behaviour and development of human infants, to gain direct experience with infants, and to examine community attitudes and resources available for infant care. Prereq: Psych 211 or permission of instructor
A critical examination of the concept of learning disability and of current issues in the assessment and
remediation of learning problems. Prereq: Psych 211 or Psych 212 Also offered at St. Jerome’s College
A consideration of psychological theory and research dealing with the nature and origin of moral development, developmental differences in moral judgement, and various approaches to teaching moral behaviour with its consequent effects on the individual. Prereq: Psych 211
Offered at St. Jerome’s College
A review of traditional concepts, current thoughts and major research on the psychopathology of childhood. Specific attention will be given to socialization processes and educational procedures.
Prereq: Psych 211
Oftered at St. Jerome's College
Directed observation of and supervised experience with young children in group or home settings. Graded ona Credit-Fail basis.
Prereq: Acceptance into the Early Childhood Education and Care Option
An analysis of individual and group differences in behaviour, with emphasis on studies of intelligence. Prereq: Psych 301 °
An introduction to the methods and problems in industrial Psychology.
Prereq: Psych 101
Course Descriptions Psychology
An introduction to the methods, theories and problems in Counselling Psychology.
Prereq: Psych 101
Also offered at Renison College and St. Jerome's College
» Psych 339 F 3C 0.5
Personnel Psychology
An examination of the following major topics in personnel psychology: employment planning, selection and recruitment, selection techniques, career development, performance appraisal, training programmes, labour relations, compensation systems. Prereq: Psych 333
Listed without a description.
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.
Prereq: Psych 211
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.
Prereq: Psych 355, 357, and 334 or suitable alternative and permission of instructor.
Offered at St. Jerome's College
This course will examine the genetic, physiological, and sociai causes of aggression, with the emphasis on social-psychological causes.
Prereq: Psych 253
The course will examine reactions to other people's misfortunes such as serious physical and mental illness, natural disaster, poverty and discrimination. The focus will be on the understanding of the processes which occur within the observer and how these processes are reflected in interpersonal behaviour.
Prereq: Psych 253
An examination and evaluation of some of the outstanding theories of personality.
Prereq: Psych 101
Cross-listed as Psych 322R
The nature and origin of deviant behaviour. Prereq: Psych 107
Cross-listed as Psych 323R
Offered at St. Jerome's College
A study of theory and research related to the adaptation and to the function of personality in a variety of natural and artifical settings. The focus is on normal behaviour. Prereq: Psych 355
One or more half courses will be offered at different times as announced by the Department.
Prereq: Consent of instructor
An examination of the influence of cultural differences on perceptual-cognitive processes, personality characteristics, and psychopathology.
Prereq: A minimum of two half courses in Psychology .
This course is intended to increase the awareness and understanding of the impact of the environment on human behaviour and experience. Topics to be discussed include: spacing, territoriality, crowding, subjective impressions of environments, and research paradigms.
Prereq: Psych 101 and 201 or permission of instructor. Offered at St. Jerome's College
Open only to students in a Psychology Programme (Honours, Joint Honours, General or Minor Programmes).
Prereq: Psych 201 and 211
Open only to students in a Psychology Programme (Honours, Joint Honours, General or Minor Programmes).
Prereq: Psych 201 and 253
- Course Descriptions 41 Psychology
Programmes).
Prereq: Psych 201 and one of Psych 355 or 357
An examination of current theoretical approaches to psychological problems present in an historical context.
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.
Prereq: Psych 321
Graded on a Credit-Fail basis.
Seminars
Admission by consent of instructor
Admission by consent of instructor
Admission by consent of instructor
Also offered at St. Jerome's College
Admission by consent of instructor
Admission by consent of instructor
Admission by consent of instructor
Admission by consent of instructor Also offered at St. Jerome's College
Admission by consent of instructor
Listed without a description.
Admission by consent of instructor
Admission by consent of instructor
Admission by consent of instructor
Admission by consent of instructor
Admission by consent of instructor
Admission by consent of instructor
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 exceptional students with permission
of the instructor and the Department.
Also offered at St. Jerome's College
Each student will work under the direction of a member of the department on a critical integrative review of an issue in 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. Also offered at St. Jerome’s College
Each student will. work under the direction of a member of the department on an 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.
Also offered at St. Jerome's College
Course Descriptions Psychology
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 advisor concerning Psychology major credit for these courses.
Not offered in 1979-80
Psych 398R/399R independent Study (Open to senior Social Development Studies majors only)
S,F,W/S,F,W R 0.5/0.5
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.
A more in-depth study of selected topics introduced in Psych 120R.
Prereq: Psych 120R
An examination of psychological principles involved in the interaction of the individual and society. Topics include conformity, attitude formation, prejudice, attraction, aggression, pro-social behaviour, social psychology of sexual attitudes.
(Cross-listed with Psych 253)
Prereq: An introductory psychology course
Interpersonal interaction
A consideration of theories and research into interpersonal interation. Topics include H. S. Sullivan; Double Bind Theory; Non-verbal Behaviour; Transactional Analysis; R. D. Laing; Interaction Approaches to Personality; Social Exchange; balance, attribution and reinforcement theories, complementary needs; rules of encounter.
(Cross-listed with Psych 254)
Prereq: Psych 220R or Psych 253
An examination of the major theories of personality including consideration of the psychoanalytic, dispositional, humanistic, and behaviouristic models. (Cross-listed with Psych 355)
Prereq: An introductory psychology course
A consideration of the theory and research in the area of abnormal psychology.
(Cross-listed with Psych 357)
Prereq: An introductory psychology course
An introduction to the theories, methods and problems in Counselling Psychology.
Prereq: An introductory psychology course
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. .
An in-depth study of special topics arising in Psych 334 (R)
Prereq: Psych 334 (R)
Listed without a description.
An independent in-depth study of a selected area of concern to the student within the discipline of psychology. Available to individuals or small groups of third- or fourth-year Social Development Studies majors and arranged with one of the faculty members from the programme.
Prereq: Permission of Undergraduate Officer.
S,F,W/S,F,W FYR
Course Descriptions Social Development Studies
Sociology