printer friendly pagePSYCH 170: The Psychology of Communication About Politics in America (COMM 164, COMM 264, POLISCI 224L)
Focus is on how politicians and government learn what Americans want and how the public's preferences shape government action; how surveys measure beliefs, preferences, and experiences; how poll results are criticized and interpreted; how conflict between polls is viewed by the public; how accurate surveys are and when they are accurate; how to conduct survey research to produce accurate measurements; designing questionnaires that people can understand and use comfortably; how question wording can manipulate poll results; corruption in survey research.
Last offered: Autumn 2012
| UG Reqs: WAY-SI
PSYCH 171: Research Seminar on Aging
Two quarter practicum exposes students to multiple phases of research by participating in a laboratory focusing on social behavior in adulthood and old age. Review of current research; participation in ongoing data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Prerequisites: 1, research experience, and consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 4
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 8 units total)
Instructors:
Carstensen, L. (PI)
PSYCH 17N: Language and Society: How Languages Shape Lives
Do people who speak different languages think differently? What role does language play in politics, law, and religion? The role of language in individual cognition and in society. Breaking news about language and society; the scientific basis for thinking about these broad issues.
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci
PSYCH 180: Social Psychological Perspectives on Stereotyping and Prejudice
The seminar will review classic and current literature from social psychology on stereotyping and prejudice. We will cover the perceiver's persepective including the formation and maintenance of stereotypes, the functions and costs of stereotyping, and stereotype change. We will also explore how targets are affected by stereotypes and prejudice, as well as intergroup relations. Recent research concerning the role of cognitive, affective, motivational and behavioral processes will be emphasized.
Last offered: Spring 2013
| UG Reqs: WAY-EDP, WAY-SI
PSYCH 182: Seminar in Applied Cognitive Development
Much is known about how children learn. But how can this knowledge be used to create effective, age-appropriate health and educational interventions for children? This course surveys research in basic and applied cognitive development. Students will then have the opportunity to design an intervention for young children based on what they¿ve learned. Recommended:
Psych 60 or
Psych 141.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Gripshover, S. (PI)
PSYCH 183: Mind, Culture, and Society Research Core
Required of students in the mind, culture, and society specialization track. Research training on a variety of projects that explore how social identities such as race, class, gender, and culture affect psychological experiences across domains including education, law, business and health. Must participate for two consecutive quarters. Permission of instructor required. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 2-3
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Markus, H. (PI)
PSYCH 189: Stanford Center on Longevity Practicum
Student involvement in an interdisciplinary center aimed at changing the culture of human aging using science and technology. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 3
| Repeatable
3 times
(up to 9 units total)
Instructors:
Carstensen, L. (PI)
PSYCH 190: Special Research Projects
May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-6
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Monin, B. (PI)
PSYCH 192: Career and Personal Counseling (EDUC 134, EDUC 234)
Theories and methods for helping people create more satisfying lives for themselves. Simulated counseling experiences.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Krumboltz, J. (PI)
PSYCH 193: Special Laboratory Research
May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: 1, 10, and consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-6
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Dweck, C. (PI)
;
Sullivan, M. (PI)
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