Some experimental work is required. Offered spring semester. Examines philosophy, theory and research related to Environmental Psychology. In particular, we will examine the contributions of the American Functionalist and Ecological schools of psychology and look at theories concerning the effects of stress, environmental overload, constraint on freedom and undermanning on a person's reaction to the environment. Other topics of discussion include research on the effects of crowding, noise, weather, natural disasters and the urban environment.
Some experimental work is required.
Offered fall semesters of even-numbered years. An in-depth review of classic and contemporary theory and research in human development. Particular emphasis will be placed on core conceptual issues, research methology and ethical issues in developmental research. Topics covered will include perceptual, cognitive, social, emotional, moral and personality development. An account of the history of social psychology and an examination of some areas in social psychology around which contemporary research is focused.