Issues facing some adolescents, such as eating disorders, cult membership, teen pregnancy, juvenile delinquency, and drug abuse will be discussed. Selected topics in adult development will also be explored. An examination of the psychological aspects of health and illness. This emphasis will be on theory-based psychological research and on the practice of health psychology. An overview of the methodologies employed in studying the major problem areas of psychology.
Emphasis is placed on a general research design at both the conceptual and applied levels.
Topics include the scientific study of human behaviour, formulation of research problems, research design, statistical inferences, decision-making and writing of research reports. Includes a weekly one hour lab. An overview of research and theory in areas of social perception, interpersonal attractions and relationships, altruism, aggression, conformity, attitude development and change, and group processes. Practical applications of social psychology to law, medicine, and business will be explored. An introduction to modern American and European theories of the psychological structure, dynamics, and development of human personality.