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 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 9N: Reading the Brain: the Scientific, Ethical, and Legal Implications of Brain Imaging
It's hard to pick up a newspaper without seeing a story that involves brain imaging, from research on psychological disorders to its use for lie detection or "neuromarketing". The methods are indeed very powerful, but many of the claims seen in the press are results of overly strong interpretations. In this course, you will learn to evaluate claims based on brain imaging research. We will also explore the deeper ethical and philosophical issues that arise from our ability to peer into our own brains in action. The course will start by discussing how to understand and interpret the findings of brain imaging research. We will discuss how new statistical methods provide the ability to accurately predict thoughts and behaviors from brain images. We will explore how this research has the potential to change our concepts of the self, personal responsibility and free will. We will also discuss the ethics of brain imaging, such as how the ability to detect thoughts relates to personal privacy and mental illness. Finally, we will discuss the legal implications of these techniques, such as their use in lie detection or as evidence against legal culpability.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: WAY-ER, WAY-SMA
Instructors:
Poldrack, R. (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:
Baiocchi, M. (PI)
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DiCiccio, C. (PI)
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Janson, L. (PI)
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Instructors:
Baiocchi, M. (PI)
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DiCiccio, C. (PI)
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Janson, L. (PI)
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Katsevich, G. (PI)
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LaRocque, K. (PI)
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Ren, Z. (PI)
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Sankaran, K. (PI)
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Tsao, A. (PI)
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Xia, L. (PI)
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Bi, N. (TA)
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Celentano, M. (TA)
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DiCiccio, C. (TA)
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Janson, L. (TA)
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Katsevich, G. (TA)
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Khazenzon, A. (TA)
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King, L. (TA)
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Lampinen, A. (TA)
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MacDonald, K. (TA)
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Sankaran, K. (TA)
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Shavit, Y. (TA)
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Tong, L. (TA)
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Wang, S. (TA)
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Weisman, K. (TA)
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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Bugatus, L. (PI)
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Enkavi, Z. (PI)
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Instructors:
Birman, D. (PI)
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Bugatus, L. (PI)
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Enkavi, Z. (PI)
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Gardner, J. (PI)
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Lee, M. (PI)
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Riesen, G. (PI)
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Rosenke, M. (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 75: Introduction to Cultural Psychology
The cultural sources of diversity in thinking, emotion, motivation, self, personality, morality, development, and psychopathology.
Terms: Win
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci, GER:EC-GlobalCom, WAY-EDP, 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
PSYCH 103F: Intergroup Communication Facilitation (CSRE 103F)
This is a TA training course for
Psych 103 - Intergroup Communication
Terms: Aut, Win
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Markus, H. (PI)
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Nagle-Alverio, G. (PI)
PSYCH 146: Observation of Children
Learning about children through guided observations at Bing Nursery School, Psychology's lab for research and training in child development. Physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and language development. Recommended: 60.
Terms: Win, Spr
| Units: 3-5
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci
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