Listed in: Psychology, as PSYC-100
Formerly listed as: PSYC-11
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John-Paul Baird (Section 02)
Katherine H. Clemans (Section 03)
Catherine A. Sanderson (Section 01)
An introduction to the nature of psychological inquiry regarding the origins, variability, and change of human behavior. As such, the course focuses on the nature-nurture controversy, the processes associated with cognitive and emotional development, the role of personal characteristics and situational conditions in shaping behavior, and various approaches to psychotherapy.
Limited to 40 students per section. Fall semester: Professors Baird and Sanderson and Visiting Professor Clemans. Spring semester: Professor Raskin and Visiting Professor Mendoza.