Investigates personality development, physiology, sexuality, and identity formation through an analysis of sex roles and sex typing for women and men. How traditional, theoretical, and therapeutic frameworks have viewed and treated women will be explored, and alternative theoretical and therapeutic models will be discussed. PSY 101 Studiesthe behavior and development of the individual in society, the function of social attitudes, and the emergence of social awareness. Topics include socialization and identity, person perception, attraction, attribution theory, conformity and obedience, and attitudes and prejudices. PSY 101 Studies the physical, cognitive, personality, and social development of the individual from conception to young adulthood.
Students learn to evaluate and challenge the major theories and methods of study of development.
The physical, mental, emotional and social development of the individual throughout the life span. Students learn to evaluate major theories and methods of study in Developmental Psychology, to identify the opportunities and dangers inherent at each phase of life and to understand the factors which influence developmental processes. Presents assumptions underlying theories of personality. Discusses therapies associated with theoretical positions. Also deals with therapies and treatment approaches.