100 courses in the 1987–88 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
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.
Stuclents may receive credit for only one of PSYCH 101 or PSYCH 120R
Also offered at St. Jerome's College.
An in depth study of selected broad
issues and problems introduced in
Applications of Psychological research to contemporary concerns: personnel selection, training and evaluation, management and organizations, human factors engineering, man and environment, consumer behaviour, clinical, counselling and cornmunity psychology.
The role of heredity and environment in the development of intelligence, mental disorders, and criminal behaviour.
The role of culture on the development of Perception, Cognition, Leaming and Memory; cultural influences on personality and personality disorders, and on conflict and aggression.
Modes of thinking, emotion, creativity, and altered states of consciousness.
Applications of Psychology to human
coping problems and growth with
emphasis on analyzing critically current
treatment methods. : Offered at St. Jerome's College.
Focus on research which investigates the everyday task of coping with ourselves, our environment, and the people we encounter. Topics will focus on 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 philosophical problem. In this course, those biological aspects of brain function will be discussed which are directly related to the functioning of the human mind.
The course will examine the ways in which psychological concepts and theory can be applied to understanding our reactions to nuclear threat and to improving international! relations.
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.
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 thesé 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 101
An examination and evaluation of selected topics dealing with human learning, thinking, concept formation, memory and language.
Prereq: PSYCH 101
Course Descriptions . 16:143 Psychology
An examination of the process and factors of human development. Prereg: PSYCH 101 . Also offered 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.
Educational. problems associated with
mental retardation, emotional distur-
bances, sensory and physical impair-
ments and intellectual giftedness. Prereq: PSYCH 101
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.
What processes change as adults age? Is the idea of age-related decline in functioning a myth? The course deals with processes such as memory, perception, intelligence, and problem-solving. It also outlines the probiems 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 life of man. Therapy with dying individuals is reviewed and evaluated.
Prereq: PSYCH 101
Offered at St. Jerome's College.
16:144 Course Descriptions Psychology
Approaches of traditional psychological theories and especially of a modern psychology of consciousness toward phenomena of religious experience, mysticism and meditation are examined. The transcendent phenomena are __ compared with other altered states of consciousness.
Prereq: PSYCH 101
Gender and Sex
The course focuses on the existence of
and bases for sex and gender differ-
ences with emphasis on biological.
psychological and cultural issues. Prereq: PSYCH 101 (PSYCH 211 is
recommended)
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.
Students may receive credit for only one of PSYCH 253 or PSYCH 220R
Prereq: PSYCH 101
Cross-listed as PSYCH 220R
A psychological analysis of social interaction. The development of interpersonal attraction from first impressions to longterm relationships. 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 221R '
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
Offered at St. Jerome's College.
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 —~
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.
Prereq: PSYCH 101 or permission of instructor
An introduction to the methods used in psychological research. Methods for observing behaviour and the procedures used to summarize these observations are emphasized. Prereq: PSYCH 101 and second year Honours standing in Psychology Students may receive credit for only one of PSYCH 291 and REC 270A
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.
A consideration of data and theory concerning sensory processess. Topics will include psychophysical methodology, sensory mechanisms, and the neuropsychological basis of perceptions.
Prereq: PSYCH 206
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 ability, 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 cognitive development.
Prereq: PSYCH 211
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, 212, or 213 Also offered at St. Jerome's College. Students may receive credit for only one of PSYCH 160 or PSYCH 312
A consideration of psychological research and theory concerned 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 aiso be considered.
Prereq: PSYCH 101
A consideration of psychological theory and research dealing with the nature and origin of rnoral development, developmental differences in moral judgement, and various approaches to teaching moral behaviour with its consequent effects on the individual.
Prereq: PSYCH 211
An examination of children’s psychological disorders from several major perspectives with an emphasis on current research findings. Theoretical and clinical issues are considered, Prereq: PSYCH 211 Offered at St. Jerome's College.
Current principles of teaching preschoolaged 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
A letter grade for PSYCH 322A will be submitted only after completion of PSYCH 3228
PSYCH 323A/B FW .25/.25 Practicum in Early Childhood Education |
Directed supervision with young children in group settings. This course a total of 200 hours of fieldwork in preschool, daycare, and kindergarten settings over two terms. The time will be distributed between regular weekly responsibilities and block placements of full-time work. 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 323B
Directed supervision with young children in group settings. These courses require a total of 200 hours of field work in preschool, daycare and kindergarten settings over two terms. The time will be distrib-
uted between regular weekly responsibili-
ties and block placements of full-time work. Must be taken concurrently with PSYCH 322A/B.
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
An introduction to the methods and prob-
lerns in Industrial Psychology. Prereq: PSYCH 101
An introduction to the methods, theories and problems in individual Counselling Psychology.
Prereq: PSYCH 101 i Also offered at Renison College and St. Jerome's College.
Forms of psychological intervention that produce important changes in the way people think, feel and behave including psychoanalysis, behaviour therapy, brainwashing, cult conversions, deprugramming, hypnosis, biofeedback and meditation. Prereq: PSYCH 101
Course Descriptions 16:146 Psychology
An examination of the following major topics in personnel psychology: employment planning, selection and recruitment, selection techniques, career development, performance appraisal, training programs, labour relations, compensations systems.
Prereq: PSYCH 333
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.
Prereq: PSYCH 253
Offered at St. Jerome's College.
Education . An introduction to theories and issues in early childhood education. Topics include issues differentiating preschool programs and application of psychological theory/ research to early education.
Prereq: PSYCH 211
Contemporary theories on the therapeutic application of group processes. Issues such as group development, leader skills and training, selection of members, problems encountered in both process and outcome research will be examined.
Prereq: PSYCH 101
Offered at St. Jerome's College.
This course will examine the genetic, physiological, and social causes of aggression, with the emphasis on socialpsychological causes.
Prereq: PSYCH 253
Situations
The course will examine reactions to
victims of misfortunes such as serious
physical and mental illness, natural
disaster, poverty and discrimination. Prereq: PSYCH 253
16:146 Course Descriptions Peychology
An examination and evaluation of some of the outstanding theories of personality. Students may receive credit for only one of PSYCH 355 or PSYCH 322R Prereq: PSYCH 101 Cross-listed as PSYCH 322R
Study of Personality . 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
The nature and origin of deviant behavjour.
Students may receive credit for only one of PSYCH 357 or PSYCH 323R
Prereq: PSYCH 101
Cross-listed as PSYCH 323A
Also offered at St. Jerome's College
This course continues and extends
Listed without a description.
One of more term courses will be offered at different times as announced by the Department.
(Departmental listing of special subjects courses for 1987-88 should be consulted.) —
Prereq: Consent of instructor
An examination of the influence of cultural differences on perceptualcognitive processes, personality characteristics, and psychopathology.
Prereq: A minimum of 2 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 envi-
ronments, and research paradigms. Prereq: PSYCH 101 or permission of instructor
An examination of the effective use and interpretation of statistics in complex research designs. Topics include an
introduction to multivariate analysis, anal-
ysis of variance, and applied psychological research.
Prereq: PSYCH 292 and third year Honours standing in Psychology
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 on the use of psychological tests to assess individual and group differences.
Prereq: PSYCH 391 and Honours standing in Psychology
Open only to students in a Psychology Honours Program.
Prereq: PSYCH 211 and 391 (acceptable as a corequisite)
Open only to students in a Psychology Honours Program.
Prereq: PSYCH 206 or 207 and 391 (acceptable as a corequisite)
Open only to students in a Psychology Honours Program.
Prereq: PSYCH 253 and 391 (accep table as a corequisite)
Open only to students in a Psychology Honours Program.
Prereq: PSYCH 261 and 391 (accep table as a corequisite)
Open only to students in a Psychology Honours Program.
Prereq: PSYCH 355 or 357 and 391 (acceptable as a corequisite)
Open only to students in a Psychology Honours Program.
Prereq: PSYCH 203 or 271 and 391 (acceptable as a corequisite)
An examination of current theoretical approaches to psychological problems presented in an historical context.
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 322A/B and 323A/B or 325A/B
A letter grade for PSYCH 422A will be submitted only after the completion of PSYCH 422B
PSYCH 423A/B FW .25/.25 Practicum in Early Childhood Education tl Practicum for advanced students in early childhood education. These courses require a total of 300 hours of fieldwork in preschool, daycare, and kindergarten settings over two terms, The time will be distributed between regular weekly responsibilities and block placements of full-time work. Must be taken concurrently with PSYCH 422A/B.
Prereq: PSYCH 3224/8 and 323A/B
Pass/Fail Grading
A grade for PSYCH 423A will be submitted only after the completion of PSYCH 423B
Practicum for advanced students in early childhood education. These courses require a total of 400 hours of fieldwork in preschool, daycare, and kindergarten settings over two terms. The time will be distributed between regular weekly repsonsibilities and block placements of full-time work. Must be taken concurrently with PSYCH 422A/B.
Prereq: PSYCH 322A/B and 325A/B
Pass/Fail grading.
A grade for PSYCH 425A will be submitted onily after the completion ot PSYCH 4258.
PSYCH 4404/8 F,W 0.5/0.5
Group and Individual Counselling 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 suitable alternative and permission of instructor
Offered at St. Jerome's College.
A grade for PSYCH 440A will be — ~. Submitted only after the completion of PSYCH 440B.
HONOURS SEMINARS Departmental listing of seminar offerings for 1987-88 should be consulted.
Admission by consent of instructor.
Admission by consent of instructor.
Developmental Psychology Admission by consent of instructor.
Educational Psychology 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.
Admission by consent of instructor.
Physiological Psychology Admission by consent of instructor.
Admission by consent of instructor.
One or more term seminars will be offered at different times as announced by the Department.
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.
Each student will work under the direction of a member of the department on a Research Project. The project will involve an empirical study and/or a critical integrative review of some issue or issues in the research literature of Psychology. The result of this investigation will be presented by the student in the form of a thesis which will be examined critically by members of the department.
Open to fourth-year Honours Psychology or Make-Up Psychology students only
A letter grade for PSYCH 499A will be submitted only after the completion of
PSYCH 4998.
The following courses are administered by Renison College. Since these courses are intended primarily for students in the Social Development Studies program.
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Course Descriptions 16:147 Psychology
Students planning a General or Honours Psychology program must consult their faculty advisor concerning Psychology major credit for these courses.
PSYCH 367R-369R_—;. Special Topics in Psychology
Open to senior Social Development Studies majors only.
16:148 Course Descriptions
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, leaming, memory, cognition, motivation, emotion, development, personality, social influarices, psychopathology and psychotherapy.
Students may receive credit for only one of PSYCH 120R or PSYCH 101
A continuation of PSYCH 120R with in depth study of some selected topics. Prereq: PSYCH 120R Students may receive credit for only one of PSYCH 121R or PSYCH 102
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.
Prereq: An introductory Psychology course
Cross-listed as PSYCH 253
Students may receive credit for only one of PSYCH 220R or PSYCH 253
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. Prereq:,PSYCH 220R or PSYCH 253 - Cross-listed as PSYCH 254 Students may receive credit for only one of PSYCH 221R or PSYCH 254
An examination of the major theories of personality including consideration of the psychoanalytic, dispositional, humanistic, and behaviouristic models.
Prereq: An introductory Psychology course
Cross-listed as PSYCH 355
Students may receive credit for only one of PSYCH 322R or PSYCH 355
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
An introduction to the methods, theories and problems in individual Counselling Psychology.
Prereq: An introductory Psychology
‘ course
One or more term courses will be offered from time to time as announced by the Social Development Studies Program. Subjects will be 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 smait 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 — .
Listed without a description.