PSYCH 1: Introduction to Psychology
Human behavior and mental processes including the nervous system, consciousness, learning, memory, development, emotion, psychopathology, interpersonal process, society, and culture. Current research.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci, WAY-SI
Instructors:
Eisenberg, I. (PI)
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Enkavi, Z. (PI)
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Goldenberg, A. (PI)
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Eisenberg, I. (PI)
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Enkavi, Z. (PI)
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Goldenberg, A. (PI)
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Gross, J. (PI)
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Hansen, S. (PI)
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Khazenzon, A. (PI)
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Leong, Y. (PI)
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McKenzie, C. (PI)
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Smith, E. (PI)
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Walton, G. (PI)
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Zaki, J. (PI)
PSYCH 4N: Predicting aggregate choice
Preference to freshmen. Is prediction of group choice possible and how can it be done? This course is ideal for students that would like to extend predictions about individual choice to group choice, and who plan to apply this knowledge to future research.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Knutson, B. (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:
Chestnut, E. (PI)
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DiCiccio, C. (PI)
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Duan, Y. (PI)
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Chestnut, E. (PI)
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DiCiccio, C. (PI)
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Duan, Y. (PI)
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Hook, C. (PI)
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Mickey, K. (PI)
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Sorenson, S. (PI)
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Sparkman, G. (PI)
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Taylor, J. (PI)
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Thomas, E. (PI)
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Walther, G. (PI)
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Xia, L. (PI)
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Yoon, E. (PI)
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Bencharit, Y. (TA)
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Chestnut, E. (TA)
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DiCiccio, C. (TA)
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Donnat, C. (TA)
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Duan, Y. (TA)
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Hook, C. (TA)
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Miao, J. (TA)
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Mickey, K. (TA)
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Orenstein, P. (TA)
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Park, B. (TA)
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SUR, P. (TA)
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Sparkman, G. (TA)
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YAN, J. (TA)
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YANG, J. (TA)
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Yoon, E. (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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Gardner, J. (PI)
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Khazenzon, A. (PI)
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Birman, D. (PI)
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Gardner, J. (PI)
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Khazenzon, A. (PI)
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Le, R. (PI)
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Velez Alicea, N. (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 95: Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
Theories of and approaches to understanding the phenomenology, etiology, and treatment of psychological disorders among adults and children. Research findings and diagnostic issues. Recommended:
PSYCH 1.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci, WAY-SI
Instructors:
Haas, A. (PI)
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
Instructors:
Arthur, R. (PI)
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Heaney, C. (PI)
PSYCH 102: Longevity (HUMBIO 149L, NENS 202)
Interdisciplinary. Challenges to and solutions for the young from increased human life expectancy: health care, financial markets, families, work, and politics. Guest lectures from engineers, economists, geneticists, and physiologists.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci, WAY-SI
Instructors:
Carstensen, L. (PI)
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O'Leary, D. (PI)
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Raposo, S. (PI)
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Carstensen, L. (PI)
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O'Leary, D. (PI)
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Raposo, S. (PI)
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Shurick, A. (PI)
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Sivaram, U. (PI)
PSYCH 103: Intergroup Communication (CSRE 103)
In an increasingly globalized world, our ability to connect and engage with new audiences is directly correlated with our competence and success in any field How do our intergroup perceptions and reactions influence our skills as communicators? This course uses experiential activities and discussion sections to explore the role of social identity in effective communication.nnThe objective of the course is to examine and challenge our explicit and implicit assumptions about various groups to enhance our ability to successfully communicate across the complex web of identity.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci, WAY-EDP
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