Mr. Bean, Ms. Christensen, Mr. Clark, Ms. Gray. The different ways in which psychologists have studied the influence of sex and gender on behavior are examined. The adequacy of existing theoretical and empirical models to account for the complex interactions of biological, cognitive, and social factors in producing or not producing sex-related differences in behavior is evaluated. Recent feminist critiques of scientific process and method and suggested revisions are explored. Ms. Constantinople, Ms. Gray.
Emphasis is placed on current theories, issues, and research areas.
Mr. Coats, Mr. Cornelius, Ms. Morrow. Emphasis is on the relevance of such findings for a better understanding of the animal origins and nature of human behavior Ms. Selection of theories to be studied are made jointly by instructor and students and vary with the backgrounds and interests of both. Ms. Constantinople, Ms. Gatins. Mr. Bean, Ms. Christensen.