PSYCH 448RClose Relationships
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
- Subject
- Psychology
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
This course focuses on the life cycle of close adult relationships, ranging from the stages of initial attraction and development of an attachment, to growth and maintenance of the relationship, to conflict and dissolution. Students explore contemporary theory and research to understand the basic processes involved in intimate relationships and apply this knowledge to strengthening relationships in diverse contexts.
Prerequisites
- Complete all of the following
- Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
- Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
- Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
- Students must be in level 3A or higher
Antirequisites
- Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
- PSYCH459 - Honours Seminar - Close Relationships (0.50)
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Fall 2026 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEM 001 | 8078 | 25 / 25 | W 14:30–17:20 |
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Discussed on r/uwaterloo
3 posts and comments in 3 threads mention PSYCH 448R, July 2017 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Winter 2022
Any course with an online exam? 1 point, 9 comments
“Why tf online courses have in-person exams? https://uwaterloo.ca/extended-learning/learn-online/write-exams/w22-in-person-exams Can someone please confirm whether all courses (online or in-person …”
u/Dizzysnowfire: “Before pandemic, I had an in person class with an online exam”
u/Dizzysnowfire: “PSYCH448R”
Fall 2017
Any way to disable UWCourseLinker from posting? 16 points, 26 comments
“posting a reply to my comment I find the bot annoying.”
u/Jackhofmann: “PSYCH 483 PSYCH 484 PSYCH 485 PSYCH 486 PSYCH 490R PSYCH 499A PSYCH 499B PSYCH 499C PSYCH 621 PSYCH 630 PSYCH 677A PSYCH 704A PSYCH 704B PSYCH 707 PSYCH 710 PSYCH 714 PSYCH 717 PSYCH 720A PSYCH 721A …”
u/Jackhofmann: “… 390W PSYCH 391 PSYCH 393 PSYCH 395 PSYCH 397 PSYCH 398R PSYCH 399 PSYCH 399R PSYCH 447 PSYCH 448R PSYCH 453 PSYCH 457 PSYCH 458 PSYCH 459 PSYCH 461 PSYCH 464 PSYCH 470 PSYCH 480 PSYCH 481 PSYCH 482”
Spring 2017
What courses are you taking this fall? 28 points, 129 comments
“With course selection and add/drop happening this week I figured this would be a cool discussion post. …”
u/psychwaterloo: “PSYCH 389 - Advanced Research Methods - Social Psych PSYCH 391 - Advanced Data Analysis PSYCH 448R - Close Relationships SDS 499A - Honours Thesis PSYCH 264 - Research Apprenticeship SDS 331R - Social Inequality, Social Justice & Public Policy”
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