The evolution of psychosexual behavior from conception through old age. Emphasis on the interplay of cognitive, affective, familial, and cultural influences in shaping adult attitude and behavior. Not open to freshmen. A study of the major frameworks of child development and child psychology. Emphasis on the reciprocal influence of parents and children in the family setting.
Emphasis is on the predictable crises and developmental tasks faced during each period.
A study of the major theories of the psychology of gender. Empirical research will be analyzed to ascertain how gender influences both women's and men's attitudes, aspirations and actions. Topics to be covered include gender differences and similarities, stereotypes, sex roles, achievement, women and work, intimate relationships, female sexuality, the victimization of women, and the psychology of men. Not open to students with prior credit in PSY 260 Psychology of Women. An examination of the psychophysiological processes of gathering and interpreting information from the world around us through sight, sound, touch, taste and olfaction.