PSYCH 101 Introductory PsychologyF,W,S 3c 0.5
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 at Renison College.
Psychology (PSYCH)
112 courses in the 1981–82 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
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Department of Psychology
Faculty listed in 1981–82
Professor, Chairman of the Department T. G. Waller, BS, MS (Southern Mississippi), PhD (Vanderbilt)
- Professor, Associate Chairman Graduate Affairs
Faculty listed in 1981–82
J. A. Cheyne, BA (Watertoo Lutheran), MA, PhD (Waterloo) .
Associate Professor, Associate Chairman Undergraduate Affairs G.-E. MacKinnon, BA (Queen’s), PhD (Johns Hopkins)
Professor, Dean, Faculty of Arts R. K. Banks, BA, MA, PhD (Toronto)
Associate Professor, Associate Dean (Undergraduate
Affairs), Faculty of Arts
Faculty listed in 1981–82
G. A. Griffin, BA (Colgate), MA, PhD (Wisconsin), Recipient of the Distinguished Teacher Award
Professors
Faculty listed in 1981–82
K. S. Bowers, BA, PhD (Iilinois) ‘
M. Breidenbaugh, BA (Wittemberg), PhD (Vienna)
M. P. Bryden, BS (MIT), 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 (Illinois)
G. K. Knappers, BA (Sheffield), PhD (Sask.)
H. M. Lefcourt, BA (Antioch), MA, PhD (Ohio State)
M. J. Lerner!, BA, MA (Ohio State), PhD (New York)
R. G. Marteniuk?, BPE, MA (Alberta), EdD (California)
Faculty listed in 1981–82
D. Meichenbaum, AB (City College of New York), MA, PhD (illinois)
P, M. Merikle, BA (Knox), MA, PhD (Virginia)
S. Reinis, MD, SCs (Charles)
Faculty listed in 1981–82
M. A. Ross, BA (Toronto), MA, PhD (North Carolina)
P. M. Rowe, BA (Toronto), MA (Dalhousie), PhD (McGill)
D. A. Sprott2, BA, MA, PhD (Toronto), FSS
R.A. Steffy, BA (Albright), MA, PRD (Illinois)
M. D. Vogel-Sprott2, BA (McMaster), MA, PhD (Toronto)
M. P. Zanna, BA, PhD (Yale)
Associate Professors
Faculty listed in 1981–82
R. J. Alapack’, BA (Scranton), MA, PhD (Duquesne)
D. M. Amoroso, BA, MA (Toronto), PhD (Waterloo)
J. M. Anglin, BA (Toronto), PhD (Harvard)
P. E. Bowers, BA (Queén’s), MA, PhD (Illinois)
T. E. Cadell, BA (Br. Col.), MA (Massachusetts), PhD (Wisconsin)
J. M. Corneil, BA, MS, PhD (Washington)
J. G. Holmes, BA, MA (Carleton), PhD (North Carolina)
P. J. Naus?, BA, PhD (Nijmegen)
J. &. Orlando’, BA (W. Ont.), MA (Detroit), MA, PhD (Michigan)
H. Ross, BA (Toronto), PhD (North Carolina)
K. H. Rubin, BA (McGill), MA, PhD (Penn State)
R. D. Seim, BA (Queen’s), PhD (Waterloo)
R. V. Thysell2, BA (Montana), MA, PhD (lowa)
D. M. Willows, BA (Manitoba), PhD (Waterioo)
D. L. Wahisten, BS (Alma College), PhD (California, irvine)
Faculty listed in 1981–82
E. E. Ware, BA, MA (Richmond), PhD (lilinois)
Assistant Professors
Faculty listed in 1981–82
F. A. Allard3, BA, BPE, MA, PhD (Waterloo)
N. Charness, BA (McGill), MS, PhD (Carnegie-Melion)
R. H. Lahue®, BSc (Fordham), PhD (Waterloo)
J. A. Van Evra’, BA (Valparaiso), MA (Bowling Green), PhD (Michigan State)
Adjunct Professors
Faculty listed in 1981–82
J. R. Amdur, 8S (Portland State), MA, PhD (Denver)
D. S. Barnes, BA, MD (W. Ont.)
Faculty listed in 1981–82
B. S. Francis, BS (Ursinus),, MA, PhD (Arizona)
J. J. Hartford, MD (Toronto)
Faculty listed in 1981–82
C. B. Lowry, BA (McGill), MA, PhD (Michigan State)
E. S. Lucy, BA (Hobart)
Faculty listed in 1981–82
P.L. Ritchie, BA (McGill), PhD (Duke)
G. Sumner-Smith, MRCVS, BVSc (Liverpoo)), FR-CVS, MSc (Guelph)
Faculty listed in 1981–82
J. L. Williams‘, BA, MA (Alberta), PhD (Missouri)
Lecturer J. Theis3, BA (W. Ont.), MA (Notre Dame)
Faculty members holding cross appointments as shown.
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Course Descriptions 441 Psychology
Course Descriptions
PSYCH 212 Educational Psychology
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PSYCH 454 Senior Seminar in Educational Psychology
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PSYCH 254 Interpersonal Relations
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PSYCH 316 Moral Development
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PSYCH 333 Industrial Psychology
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PSYCH 353 Aggression and Social Conflict
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PSYCH 354 Interpersonal Processes in Critical Situations
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PSYCH 221R Interpersonal Interaction
Listed without a description.
PSYCH 102 Introductory Psychology Special TopicsF,W,S 3C 0.5
A study In greater depth of selected broad issues and: problems introduced in Psychology 101. Also offered at Renison College.
PSYCH 102A Applied Psychology
Applications of Psychological research to contemporary problems: man and environment, human factors engineering, management and organizations, crime and violence, and public health.
PSYCH 102B Nature, Nurture and Human Behaviour
The role of heredity and environment in the development of intelligence, personality and personality disorders, and conflict and aggression.
PSYCH 102C Culture’s Influence on Behaviour
The role of culture on the development of Perception, Cognition, Learning, and memory; cultural influences on personality and personality disorders, and on conflict and aggression.
PSYCH 102D Psychology of Consciousness
Modes of thinking, emotion, creativity, and altered states of consciousness.
PSYCH 102E Psychological Intervention
Applications of Psychology to human coping, problems and growth with emphasis on analyzing critically current treatment methods.
Offered at St. Jeromes College
PSYCH 200 Measurement in PsychologyF,W 3C,1L 0.5
The logic of measurement in Psychology. Descriptive procedures for collecting and handling data. Making inferences from test scores. The use of correlational procedures in measuring intelligence, achievement, aptitudes, interests and personality.
PSYCH 201 Statistical Methods in PsychologyF,W 3C,1T 0.5
An introduction to data analysis. Topics covered include descriptive statistics and the logic and methods of inferential statistics with emphasis on applications in psychology. Little mathematics background is assumed.
PSYCH 202 Experimental! DesignW 3C,1T 0.5
An examination of the effective use and interpretation of statistics in design and understanding of experiments in the social sciences. Prereq: Psych 201
PSYCH 203 Learning and MotivationF,W,S 3G 0.5
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
PSYCH 206 Perceptual ProcessesF,W 3C 0.5
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 101
PSYCH 207 Cognitive ProcessesF,W 3C 0.5
An examination and evaluation of selected topics dealing with human learning, thinking, concept formation, memory and language.
Prereq: Psych 101
PSYCH 211 Developmental PsychologyF,W,S 3C 0.5
An examination of the process and factors of human development.
Prereq: Psych 101
Also offered at St. Jerome’s College
PSYCH 212 Educational PsychologyF,W,S 3C 0.5
A consideration of the main variables affecting learning in the classroom with special focus upon the conditions essential to efficient learning. Prereq: Psych 101
Course Descriptions Psychology
PSYCH 213 Exceptional ChildrenF,W 3C 0.5
Educational problems associated with mental retardation, emotional disturbances, sensory and physical impairments and intellectual giftedness.
PSYCH 214 Psychology of AdolescenceF,W 3C 0.5
A study of the psychological processes in the second decade of human development. Consideration is given to such areas as intellectual, emotional and social growth, and identity formation. Current concepts, issues, and research are stressed. Prereq: Psych 211.
Also offered at St. Jerome’s College
PSYCH 218 Aging, Dying and DeathF,W 3c 0.5
An examination of the psychological aspects of aging and the traditional and recent literature relating to various views on the reality of death in the life of man. Therapy with dying individuals is reviewed and evaluated.
Prereq: Psych 101
Offered at St. Jerome’s College
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PSYCH 231 Psychology of Religious ExperienceF 3G 0.5
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
PSYCH 236 A Psychological Analysis of Human SexualityF,W 3C 0.5
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
PSYCH 253 Social PsychologyF,W,S 3c 0.5
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
PSYCH 254 Interpersonal RelationsW 3C 0.5
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
PSYCH 258 Principles and Evolution of Psychoanalytic ThoughtF 3C 0.5
This course expresses the fundamental psychoanalytic vision as articulated by Sigmund Freud, and its relevance to the humanities. The theme is to understand the potentially liberating spirit which is at the root of psychoanalysis. Prereq: Psych 101
PSYCH 261 Physiological PsychologyF,W 3C 0.5
Introduction to brain, basic physiological processes and their roles in behaviour. Course covers sensing and perceiving; neural bases of action; motivation; learning and memory; and consciousness. Both experimental and clinical data are considered. Prereq: Psych 101 or permission of instructor
PSYCH 271 Animal BehaviourF,W,S 3C 0.5
Survey of mechanisms, development, adaptive value and evalution of behaviour in non-human animals. Covers ethology, sociobiology and experimental comparative psychology. Emphasis on principles of research with laboratory and wild animals as well as methods of observing behaviour.
Prereq: Psych 101 or permission of instructor
PSYCH 293 Research in Leaming and MotivationF,W 2C,2L 0.5
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
PSYCH 295 Research in Perceptual and Cognitive Processes Open only to students in a Psychology Programme (Honours, Joint Honours, General or MinorF,W 2C,2L 0.5
Programmes).
Prereq: Psych 201 and one of Psych 206 or 207
PSYCH 297 Research in BiopsychologyW 2C,2L 0.5
Open only to students in a Psychology Programme (Honours, Joint Honours, General or Minor Programmes).
Prereq: Psych 201 and Psych 267
Course Descriptions ‘ 443 Psychology
PSYCH 301 Tests and MeasurementF,W 3C,1T 0.5
An introduction to the theory and use of psychological tests. Special emphasis is placed on the assessment of personality, intelligence, aptitudes and interests.
Prereq: Psych 201
PSYCH 305 Sensory Processes
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PSYCH 307 Cognitive Neurology
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PSYCH 311 Behaviour and Development of Human IntantsF,W 3C 0.5
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 2117 or permission of instructor
PSYCH 312 Learning DisabilitiesF,W,S 3c 0.5
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 or Psych 213
PSYCH 316 Moral DevelopmentW 3C 0.5
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.
PSYCH 317 The Emotionally Disturbed ChildF,W 3c 0.5
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
Offered at St. Jerome’s College
PSYCH 322 Principles and Practice in Early ChildhoodY 2c 1.0
Education i
Current principles of teaching preschool-aged children. An emphasis is placed on those curricula which aim to foster social and cognitive development. Topics include: characteristics and needs of children in group-care settings; classroom management; curriculum planning.
Prereq: Acceptance into the Early Childhood Education and Care Option
PSYCH 323 Practicum in Early Childhood Education |Y 3P 0.5
Directed supervision with young children in group settings. The course requires 3 hours of field work per week. Must be taken concurrently with Psych 322.
Prereq: Acceptance into the Early Childhood Education and Care Option .
PSYCH 331 Individual DifferencesW 3c 0.5
An analysis of individual and group differences in behaviour, with emphasis on studies of intelligence. Prereq: Psych 200 or Psych 301
PSYCH 333 Industrial/Organizational PsychologyF 3c 0.5
An introduction to the methods and problems in Industrial Psychology.
Prereq: Psych 101
PSYCH 334 Theories of Counselling PsychologyF,W 3C 0.5
An introduction to the methods, theories and problems in Counselling Psychology.
Prereq: Psych 101
Also offered at Renison and St. Jerome's Colleges
PSYCH 335 Personality and Behaviour ChangeF,W 3C 0.5
Forms of psychological intervention that produce important changes in the way people think, feel and behave including psychoanalysis, behaviour therapy, brainwashing, cult conversions, deprogramming, hypnosis, biofeedback and meditation.
Prereq: Psych 101
Course Descriptions Psychology
PSYCH 339 Personnel PsychologyW 3C 0.5
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, compensations systems.
Prereq: Psych 333
PSYCH 340 Community Psychology
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PSYCH 341 Psychology of Early Childhood EducationF 3c 0.5
An introduction to theories and issues in early childhood education, Topics include issues differentiating preschool programmes and application of psychological theory/research to early education.
Prereq: Psych 211
PSYCH 350 Group and Individual CounsellingY 3C 1.0
The practice of counselling in terms of current psychological theories and research. The demonstration and development of these concepts are aided by personal participation, exercises, role play and videotape stimulation.
Prereq: Psych 355, 357, and 334 or suitable alternative and permission of instructor
Offered at St. Jerome’s College
PSYCH 353 Aggression and Social ConflictW 3C 0.5
This course will examine the genetic, physiological, and social causes of aggression, with the emphasis on social-psychological causes.
Prereq: Psych 253
PSYCH 354 Interpersonal Processes in Critical SituationsW 3C 0.5
The course will examine reactions to victims of misfortunes such as serious physical and mental illness, natural disaster, poverty and discrimination. Prereq: Psych 253
PSYCH 355 Personality TheoryF,W 3G 0.5
An examination and evaluation of some of the autstanding theories of personality.
Prereq: Psych 101
Cross-listed as Psych 322R
PSYCH 356 Contemporary Approaches to the Study of PersonalityW 3C 0.5
An examination and evaluation of current research in Personality focusing on such topics as intrinsic motivation, self concept, emotion, locus of control, etc.
Prereq: Psych 355
PSYCH 357 PsychopathologyF,W,S 3C 0.5
The nature and origin of deviant behaviour. Prereq: Psych 101
Cross-listed as Psych 323R
Also offered at St. Jerome’s College
PSYCH 363 Special Subjects(A-Z) - 366 (A-Z) 3c 0.5
One or more half courses will be offered at different times as announced by the Department.
Prereq: Consent of instructor
PSYCH 370 Cross-Cultural PsychologyW 3c 0.5
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
PSYCH 372 Environmental PsychologyF 3C 0.5
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
PSYCH 393 Research in Development PsychologyFLW 2C,2L 0.5
Open only to students in a Psychotogy Programme (Honours, Joint Honours, General or Minor Programmes).
Prereq: Psych 201 and 211
Course Descriptions 445 Psychology
PSYCH 395 Research in Social PsychologyF,W 262L 0.5
Open only to students in a Psychology Programme (Honours, Joint Honours, General or Minor Programmes).
Prereq: Psych 201 and 253
PSYCH 397 Research in Personality and Psychopathology Open only to students in a Psychology Programme (Honours, Joint Honours, General or MinorF,W 2C,2L 0.5
Programmes).
Prereq: Psych 201 and one of Psych 355 or 357
PSYCH 410 History and SystemsY 3C 1.0
An examination of current theoretical! approaches to psychological problems present in an historical context.
PSYCH 422 Principles and Practice in Early Childhood Education I!Y 2c 1.0
An examination of the various aspects of planning and administration in early childhood education programmes. Topics include: practical applications of Piaget’s theory; parent education.
Prereq: Psych 322 and 323
PSYCH 423 Practicum in Early Childhood Education IIY 6P 0.5
Practicum for advanced students in early childhood education. The course requires 6 hours of field work per week in preschool, kindergarten or daycare settings. Must be taken concurrently with Psychology 422.
Prereq: Psych 322 and 323
Seminars
PSYCH 451 Senior Seminar in LearningF 28 0.5
Admission by consent of instructor
PSYCH 452 Senior Seminar in PerceptionW 2s 0.5
Admission by consent of instructor
PSYCH 453 Senior Seminar in Developmental PsychologyF,W 2s 0.5
Admission by consent of instructor
Also offered at St. Jerome's College.
PSYCH 454 Senior Seminar in Educational PsychologyW 2s 0.5
Admission by consent of instructor
PSYCH 455 Senior Seminar in Social PsychologyF 2s 0.5
Admission by consent of instructor
PSYCH 456 Senior Seminar in PersonalityW 2s 0.5
Admission by consent of instructor Also offered at St. Jerome's College
PSYCH 457 Senior Seminar in Clinical PsychologyF,W 2s 0.5
Admission by consent of instructor Also offered at St. Jerome’s College
PSYCH 458 Senior Seminar in Cognitive ProcessesF 2s 0.5
Admission by consent of instructor
PSYCH 459 Senior Seminar in Motivation
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PSYCH 461 Senior Seminar in Physiological PsychologyW 2c 0.5
Admission by consent of instructor
PSYCH 462 Senior Seminar in Animal BehaviourF 2s 0.5
Admission by consent of instructor
PSYCH 463 Senior Seminar in Specia! Topics(A-Z) 2S 0.5
Admission by consent of instructor
PSYCH 464 Senior Seminar in Special Topics(A-Z) 2s 0.5
Admission by consent of instructor
PSYCH 465 Senior Seminar in Special Topics ©(A-Z) 2s 0.5
Admission by consent of instructor
PSYCH 466 Senior Seminar in Special Topics(A-Z) 2s 0.5
Admission by consent of instructor
PSYCH 480 Directed Studies in Special TopicsY,M 3R 1.0
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
Course Descriptions Psychology
PSYCH 498 Senior Honours Essay - Review PaperY,M R 1.0
Each student will work under the direction of a member of the department on 4 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
PSYCH 499 Senior Honours Essay - Experimenta! StudyY,M R 1.0
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
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 tor these courses.
PSYCH 120R Introductory PsychologyFLW 3C,3C 0.5,0.5
PSYCH 220R Social PsychologyF 3c 0.5
PSYCH 221R W 3G 0.5
Interpersonal interaction
PSYCH 322R Personality (Personality Theory)F 3c 0.5
PSYCH 323R Abnormal Psychology (Psychpathology)W 3C 0.5
PSYCH 367R Special Topics in Psychology-369R
PSYCH 369R Advanced Topics in Counselling PsychologyW 3c 0.5
Psych 398R/399R independent Study (Open to senior Social Development Studies majors only)
S,F,WIS,F,W R 0.5/0.5
PSYCH 120R Introductory PsychologyF 3c 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.
PSYCH 121R Introductory Psychology (Special Topics)W 3G 0.5
A more in-depth study of selected topics introduced in Psych 120R.
Prereq: Psych 120R
PSYCH 220R Social PsychologyF 3C 0.5
Examination of psychological principles involved in individual - society interaction. Topics may include research methods, self, sexual attitudes and behaviour, person perception, attitudes, affiliation, aggression, altruism, groups, environment and behaviour, loneliness, social psychology and legal process.
(Cross-listed with Psych 253)
Prereq: An introductory psychology course
PSYCH 221R Interpersonal InteractionW 3C 0.5
A consideration of selected theories of interpersonal interaction. Topics include E. Goffman, non-verbal communication, H. S. Sullivan, transactional analysis, the double-bind theory, R. D. Laing, the basic dimensions of interpersonal behaviour, and social exchange.
(Cross-listed with Psych 254)
Prereq: Psych 220R or Psych 253
PSYCH 322R Personality (Personality Theory)F 3C 0.5
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
PSYCH 323R Abnormal Psychology (Psychopathology)W 3C 0.5
A survey of concepts, theory, and research dealing with the nature and etiology of behavioural abnormality. Topics include neurosis, schizophrenia, depression, psychophysiological and behavioural disorders.
(Cross-listed with Psych 357)
Prereq: An introductory psychology course
PSYCH 334 Theories of Counselling PsychologyS,F 3c 0.5
An introduction to the theories, methods and problems in Counselling Psychology.
Prereq: An introductory psychology course
PSYCH 367R Special Topics in Psychology-369R 0.5 each
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 369R Advanced Topics in Counselling PsychologyW 3C a5
An in-depth study of special topics arising in Psych 334 (R)
Prereq: Psych 334 (R)
PSYCH 398R Independent Study
An independent in-depth study of a setected 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,WI/S,F,W R/R 0.5/0.5
Sociology