printer friendly pagePSYCH 1: Introduction to Psychology
An introduction to the science of how people think, feel, and behave. We will explore such topics as intelligence, perception, memory, happiness, personality, culture, social influence, development, emotion, and mental illness. Students will learn about classic and cutting edge research, a range of methods, and discover how psychology informs our understanding of what it means to be human, addresses other fields, and offers solutions to important social problems.nnAn alternative version of the course,
PSYCH 1L, is also offered for reduced (3) units, but does not count for major/minor requirements for Psychology or other disciplines. For more information on
PSYCH 1 and
PSYCH 1L, visit
http://psychone.stanford.edu
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci, WAY-SI
PSYCH 1L: Introduction to Psychology
A reduced-unit version of Stanford's popular
Psych 1 class. An introduction to the science of how people think, feel, and behave. We will explore such topics as intelligence, perception, memory, happiness, personality, culture, social influence, development, emotion, and mental illness. Students will learn about classic and cutting edge research, a range of methods, and discover how psychology informs our understanding of what it means to be human, addresses other fields, and offers solutions to important social problems. nThe primary version of the course,
PSYCH 1, is offered for 5 units and counts for major/minor requirements for Psychology and other disciplines. For more information on
PSYCH 1 and
PSYCH 1L, visit
http://psychone.stanford.edu
Terms: Win, Spr
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: WAY-SI
PSYCH 7N: Learn to Intervene, Wisely
Do you ever look around and see ways that the world could be a better place, especially if people behaved a little differently? Do you wonder what prevents better outcomes? nnIn this seminar, we will examine social-psychological processes that lie behind diverse social problems, especially how people make sense of themselves, other people, or important situations, sometimes in pejorative ways that undermine outcomes. Then we will examine interventions that address critical processes to promote human flourishing. You'll have the opportunity to read and discuss classic and contemporary 'wise' psychological interventions such as: how a change in the sign on a hospital soap dispenser can increase soap use; how a change in survey items can raise voter turnout; how a change in a single question can improve dating relationships; and how reading-and-writing exercises that address students' beliefs about intelligence and belonging in school can improve achievement years into the future. In learning about this research, you will discover more about psychological processes, how basic research helps clarify these processes, how they contribute in complex field settings to social problems, and how they can be altered.nnAs you learn from past research, you'll have the opportunity to design your very own 'wise intervention' and to workshop others' efforts. You will identify a social problem on campus of interest to you, say: How can you reduce waste in the cafeteria? How can you get more people to take the stairs? How can you get people to hold more inclusive attitudes? Then you will identify a psychological process you think contributes to this problem, implement an intervention in the field and track the results. nnWhen you have completed this seminar, you will more fully understand the psychological aspect of social problems and how this can be addressed through rigorous research.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Walton, G. (PI)
PSYCH 10: Introduction to Statistical Methods: Precalculus (STATS 60, STATS 160)
Techniques for organizing data, computing, and interpreting measures of central tendency, variability, and association. Estimation, confidence intervals, tests of hypotheses, t-tests, correlation, and regression. Possible topics: analysis of variance and chi-square tests, computer statistical packages.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-Math, WAY-AQR, WAY-FR
Instructors:
Choi, A. (PI)
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DiCiccio, C. (PI)
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Khazenzon, A. (PI)
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Instructors:
Choi, A. (PI)
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DiCiccio, C. (PI)
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Khazenzon, A. (PI)
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Leong, Y. (PI)
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Poldrack, R. (PI)
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Schwartz, J. (PI)
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Sklar, M. (PI)
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Xia, L. (PI)
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bonnen, t. (PI)
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ten Brink, M. (PI)
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Bhattacharya, S. (TA)
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Cao, S. (TA)
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Greaves, D. (TA)
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Guan, L. (TA)
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Lemhadri, I. (TA)
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Panigrahi, S. (TA)
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Roquero Gimenez, J. (TA)
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SUR, P. (TA)
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Sesia, M. (TA)
PSYCH 21N: How to Make a Racist (AFRICAAM 121N, CSRE 21N)
How do children, with no innate beliefs or expectations about race, grow up to be racist? To address this complex question, this seminar will introduce students to the cognitive, social, and cultural factors that contribute to the development of racial stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination. We will begin by defining key concepts (e.g., 'What is race and what is racism?'), and will then take a developmental approach to examine racist thought from early childhood until adulthood. The seminar will include lectures that will provide an introduction to each topic. These lectures will be supplemented by readings and discussion. Students will engage thoughtfully and critically with the topics and readings by sharing experiences, perspectives, confusions, and insights through discussion and in writing. Students with diverse experiences and perspectives will be welcomed and encouraged to participate.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Roberts, S. (PI)
PSYCH 24N: Neuroforecasting
Preference to freshmen. This course explores whether brain activity can be used not only to predict the choices of individuals, but also of separate groups of individuals in the future (e.g., in markets). Questions include how neuroforecasting is possible, whether it can add value to other forecasting tools (e.g., traditional measures like behavioral choice and subjective ratings), and when it extends to different aggregate scenarios. The course is ideal for students that would like to extend neural predictions about individual choice to group choice, and who plan to apply this knowledge in future research.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Knutson, B. (PI)
PSYCH 50: Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience
Survey of topics relating brain activity to cognitive processes and behavior. The course begins with an overview of neurophysiology and techniques to measure brain activity. We then discuss perceptual and motor processes before investigating neural responses related to attention, memory, and cognitive control. The course concludes with a discussion of brain processes related to reward, decision making, and social cognition.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-SI, WAY-SMA
Instructors:
Birman, D. (PI)
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Gardner, J. (PI)
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Jagadeesh, A. (PI)
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Instructors:
Birman, D. (PI)
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Gardner, J. (PI)
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Jagadeesh, A. (PI)
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Lee, M. (PI)
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Riesen, G. (PI)
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Walters, J. (PI)
PSYCH 50A: Practicum in Teaching: Intro to Cognitive Neuroscience
TA training for Intro to Cognitive Neuroscience: preparing for sections, grading assignments, reviewing and answering questions in Canvas online forums and supporting office hours and review sections. Enrollment limited to teaching assistants for
Psych 50: Intro to Cognitive Neuroscience. May be repeat for credit
Terms: Win
| Units: 3-4
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Gardner, J. (PI)
PSYCH 80: Introduction to Personality and Affective Science
How do we measure personality and emotion? What parts of your personality and emotions are set at birth? What parts of your personality and emotions are shaped by your sociocultural context? Can your personality and emotions make you sick? Can you change yours personality and emotions? There are questions we begin to address in this introductory course on personality and emotion. Prerequisite:
Psych 1.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci, WAY-SI
PSYCH 101: Community Health Psychology (HUMBIO 128)
Social ecological perspective on health emphasizing how individual health behavior is shaped by social forces. Topics include: biobehavioral factors in health; health behavior change; community health promotion; and psychological aspects of illness, patient care, and chronic disease management. Prerequisites:
HUMBIO 3B or
PSYCH 1, or equivalent.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: WAY-SI
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