88 courses in the 1986–87 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 1986–87
Professor, Chairman of the Department P.M. Merikle, BA (Knox), MA, PhD ; (Virginia)
Professor, Dean of the Faculty of Arts R.K. Banks, BA, MA, PhD (Toronto)
Associate Professor, Advisor on
interdisciplinary Programs to the Vice
President Academic; Associate Dean for
Computing, Faculty of Arts
Faculty listed in 1986–87
G.A. Griffin, BA (Colgate), MA, PhD (Wisconsin), Recipient of the Distin guished Teacher Award
Associate Professor, Deputy Chairman J.G. Holmes, BA, MA (Carleton), PhD . (North Carolina)
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. Students may receive credit for only one of PSYCH 101 or PSYCH 120R Also offered at St. Jerome's College.
PSYCH 102 introductory Psychology Special Topics An in depth study of selected broad. issues and problems introduced in PSYCH 101. Students may receive credit for only one of PSYCH 102 or PSYCH 121R Also offered at St. Jerome's College.
Applications of Psychological research to contemporary problems: man and environment, human factors engineering, management and organizations, crime and violence, and public health.
PSYCH 102CCutture’s Influence on Behaviour30 05. :
The role of culture on the developrnent of Perception, Cognition, Leaming and Memory; cultural influences on personality and personality disorders, and on conflict and aggression.
Focus.on research which investigates the everyday task of coping with ourselves, our environment, and the people we encounter. Topics will focus en the themes of knowing the self, interpersonal relationships, and of the way in. which our social and physical environment affects our behaviour.
The relation between brain as a substrate and mind as a process is an important scientific and phitosophical problem. In this course, those biological aspects of brain function will be discussed which are directly related to the functioning of the human mind.
Psychology. Descriptive procedures for callecting and handiing data. Making inferences from test scores. The use of correlational procedures in measuring intelligence, achievemertt, aptitudes, interests and personality.
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.
An examination of data and theory concerning perceptual processes.. Topics will include the perception of form and space, perceptual learning and @ consideration of the effect of personality variables in perception.
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
Processes . What processes change as adults age? ts the idea of age-related decline in functioning a myth? The course deals with processes such as memory, perception, intelligence, and problemsolving. It aiso outlines the problems in interpreting developmental research. Prereq: PSYCH 101
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 fife of man. Therapy with dying individuals is reviewed and evaluated. Preraq: 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 transcenderit phenomena are compared with other altered states of consciousness.
Sexuality. 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 the scientific study of social behaviour and social influences on behaviour. Theories and research on such topics as attitude change and persuasion, stereotypes and prejudice, conformity and obedience to authority, altruism, conflict, attraction and love will be introduced.
A psychological analysis of social interaction. The development of interpersonal attraction from first impressions to longterm reiationships. The roots of hostility, conflict and communication problems. Students may receive credit for only one of PSYCH 254 or PSYCH 221R Prereq: PSYCH 253 Cross-listed as PSYCH 221P.
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.
Survey of mechanisms, development, adaptive value and evaluation 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.
An introduction to the logic and methods of inferential statistics with
_, emphasis on application in Psychology.
Also included is a more detailed treatment of the methods and projects introduced in PSYCH 291.
Prereq:PSYCH 291 and second year Honours standing in Psychology
See overlapping content note (Grading Systems, item 6) on page 8.7.
PSYCH (5 20,2. 05 Sensory Processes A consideration of data and theory concerning sensory processess. Topics will include paychophysical methodology, sensory mechanisms, ‘and the neuropsychological basis of perceptions.
PSYCH 07 3X 05 Cognitive Neurology . An introduction to current human experimental neuropsychology. The course will review evidence for brain-behaviour interactions. obtained from studies of human brain, damage and from investigations of the normal brain. Topics such as the representation of language, hemispheric specialization, memory, spatial abiity, dyslexia, movement disorders and affective disorders will be considered.
This. course will be concerned with contemporary issues in psychological study of social development. The course will be organized around a few central issues such as those of continuities and discontinuities of development and the relations between social. and cognitwe = development.
PSYCH 311Behaviour and Development of Human Infants3C 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.
A consideration of psychological research and theory concemed with the origins and development of cognition in humans. Traces the development of such cognitive skills as problem solving, memory, concept formation, language, ‘and other symbolic capacities from birth to adulthood. Cultural influences on cognitive development will also be considered.
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.
An examination of. children’s psychological disorders from several major perspectives with an emphasis on current research findings. Theoretical and ctinical issues are considered. Prereq? PSYCH 211 Offered at St. Jerome's College.
PSYCH 3224/8 FW 0.5/0.5 Principles and Practice in Early Chitdhood Education 1
Current principles of teaching preschoo!laged children. An emphasis is placed on those curricula which aim to foster social and cognitive developmeni. Topics include: characteristics and
needs of- children in group-care settings; ; ’ classroom management, curriculum plan-
ning. Prereq: Acceptance into the Early Childhood Education and Care Option A letier grade for PSYCH 322A will be submitted only after completion of PSYCH 322B
PSYCH 323APracticum in Early Childhood Education 1/B FW 0.0/0.5
Directed supervision with young children in group settings. The course requires 3 hours of. field work per week. Must be taken concurrently with PSYCH 322A/B. Prereq: Acceptance into the Early Childhood Education and Care Option
‘ (Honours)
Pass/Fail Grading
A grade for PSYCH 323A will be submitted only after the completion of PSYCH 3238
PSYCH 325APracticum in Early Childhood/B F.W 0.005 «
Education A.
Directed supervision with young children in group settings.. The course requires 3 hours of field work per week over 2 terms. In addition, students are required to complete 4 full-day weeks in block
‘placements during the academic year.
Must be taken concurrently with PSYCH
” 3220/8.
Prereq: Acceptance into the Early Childhood Education and Care Option (General)
Pass/Fail Grading.
A grade for PSYCH 325A will be submitted only after the completion of PSYCH 3258
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.
An examination of the following major topics in personnel psychology: employ: ment pianning, selection and recruitment, selection techniques, career development, performance appraisal, training programs, labour relations, compensations systems.
Theory and practice are integrated in an atiempt to identity and to understand the social factors which inhibit or facilitate healthy development of the ind - vidual. The adequacy of existing social structures and institutions in the treatment of various Personal problems is assessed. : Prereq: PSYCH 253 Offerad at St. Jerome's College.
Contemporary theories on the therapeutic application of group processes. Issues such as group development, leader skilis and training, selection of, mambers,. problems encountered in both process and. outcome research will be axamined.
An examination and evaluation of some of the outstanding theories of personality. Students may receive credit for only one of PSYCH 355 or PSYCH 322A Prereq: PSYCH 101 Cross-listed as PSYCH 322A.
PSYCH 356Contemporary Approaches to the Study of Personality3C 05 ;
An examination and evaluation of current research in Personality focusing on such topics as intrinsic motivation, self concept, emotion, locus of control, etc..
An examination of the effective use and interpretation of statistics in gomplex ~ research designs. Topics indlde an introduction to ‘multivariate analysis, analysis of variance, and applied psychological research. i
Prereq:PSYCH 292 and third year Honours standing in Psyahology
See overlapping content note (Grading Systems, item 6) on page 8.7
An introduction to the logic of measurement in Psychology with special emphasis placed onthe use of psycho-” logical tests to assass individual and group differences.
Prereq: PSYCH:391 and Honours
* standing '
PSYCH 3939 2C2L 0.5 Research in Developmental Psychology Open only to students in a Psychology Honours Program.
Prereq:PSYCH 211. .and 391 (accep table as a corequisite)
PSYCH 422VBPrinciples and Practice in Early Childhood Education ItF,W 0.5/0.5
An examination of the various aspects of planning and administration in early childhood education programs. Topics include: Practical applications of Piaget's theory; parent education.
Prereq: PSYCH 3822A/8 and 323A/B or
325A/8°
A letter grade for PSYCH 422A will be submitted only after the completion of PSYCH 422B
PSYCH 423APracticum in Early Childhood Education I/B F,W 0.0/0.5
Practicum for advanced. students in early childhood education. The course requires 6 hours of field work per week in preschool, kindergarten, or daycare settings.
PSYCH 440AGroup and Individual Counselling/B FW 0.5/0.5
“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 simulation.
Prereq:PSYCH 334 and 344 or suit able alternative and permission of instructor
PSYCH 463Senior Honours Seminar in Special Topics(A-Z) - 466 (A-Z) 2S 0.5
One or more term seminars will be offered at different times as announced by the Department.
Admission by consent of instructor.
PSYCH 480A/8 FLWS BR OBS | Directed Studies in Special Topics. i.
- Social Peycholegy ... >
For the student who desires to pursue.
particular topic in depth through inde-
pendent experimental reeedrch.and/ors ”. - extensive reading. A faculty: member .s-+.'
must approve a student's project prior to registration for this course. Open to. ° exceptional students with permission of the instructor and the Department.
PSYCH 4994/8 0.5/0.5
Senior Honours Thesis ; Each student will work under: the, ditéc- . tion of a member of the department on
a Research Project. The project will“. 7
involve an empirical study and/or a critical integrative: review: Gt some tesus' or issues in the research literature of
Psychology. The result of this investiga: tion will be. presented by the. student in
i
the form of a thesis which will.be- exam.
ined critically by members: of the depart: ment.
Open to fourth year Honour o Makeup'only — -
A latter grade for PSYCH 490A wil be submitted only aftee the completion « of PSYCH 4998..
The folowing courses are administered by Renison Collage. Since thesa =. . courses are intended primanily.for «+, students in the. Social Development Studies program, students planning a
Basic concepts and techniques of modern psychology as a behavioural science, with special emphasis on social aspects of behaviour. Topics may include the nervous system, perception, learning, memory, cognition, motivation, emotion, development, personality, social influences, psychopathology and psychotherapy.
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.
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.
An examination of the major theories of - personality including consideration of the psychoanalytic, dispositional, humanistic, and behaviouristic models. Prereq: An introductory Psychology Cross-listed as PSYCH 358. Students may receive credit for only one of PSYCH 322A or PSYCH 365
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. . Prereq: An introductory Psychology course Cross-listed as PSYCH 357. Students may receive credit for only one of PSYCH 323R or PSYCH 357
One or more term courses will be offered from time to time as announced by the Social Development Studies - Program. Subjects will ba dependent upon special research and/or instructional interests of faculty.
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 program. . Prereq: Permission of Undergraduate - Officer