Winter Session

PSY 103: Introduction to Psychology

Undergraduate 3 credits

DEC: F SBC: CER; SBS

An introduction to research and theory in psychology in such areas as learning, perception, cognition, biopsychology, development, personality, and abnormal and social psychology. As part of the course, students must participate in experiments and/or a library research project.

PSY 220: Survey in Developmental Psych

Undergraduate 3 credits

DEC: F SBC: SBS+

A study of growth and change in humans. Psychological, physical, social, and cognitive changes will be considered and the role of environmental and genetic influences on development will be examined.

PSY 230: Survey in Abnormal & Clin Psy

Undergraduate 3 credits

DEC: F SBC: SBS+

Examines the description, etiology, course, and treatment of psychological disorders. Current theory and research are emphasized.

PSY 240: Survey in Social Psychology

Undergraduate 3 credits

DEC: F SBC: DIV; SBS+

A presentation of various topics in social psychology including interpersonal processes, obedience to authority, social perception, attitude change, attraction and liking, and aggression and violence, especially as applied to national and international issues.

PSY 250: Survey in Biopsychology

Undergraduate 3 credits

DEC: F SBC: SBS+; STEM+

Introduction to the neural basis of sensory processes, motor control, attention, emotion, and learning.

PSY 260: Survey in Cognition & Perceptn

Undergraduate 3 credits

DEC: F SBC: SBS+; STEM+

A survey of theoretical and empirical work on human cognition and perception including pattern recognition, memory, attention, language comprehension, decision making, and problem solving.

PSY 333: Mood Disorders

Undergraduate 3 credits

The mood disorders include bipolar (manic-depressive) and depressive disorders. They are among the most common psychological disorders, and are a tremendous personal, social, and economic burden. This course will provide an introduction to current theory and research on the mood disorders, including their classification, epidemiology, course, etiology, pathogenesis, and treatment. Not for credit in addition to PSY 339 with topic of "Mood Disorders."

PSY 341: Psychology of Prejudice

Undergraduate 3 credits

An overview of theoretical perspectives, research methods, empirical findings, and practical applications of psychological research on prejudice. Topics include the development of prejudice among children; the role of cognitive, social, personality, and motivational factors in maintaining prejudice and stigma; the psychological consequences of prejudice and stigma; and strategies for reducing prejudice, stigma, and intergroup conflict.

PSY 346: Health Psychology

Undergraduate 3 credits

The role of psychological factors in the maintenance of health or in coping with illness. Topics include health behaviors such as exercise, sleep, eating, and substance use; the relationship of stress and illness; and coping with chronic and terminal illnesses.

PSY 347: Psychology of Women

Undergraduate 3 credits

DEC: F SBC: SBS+

The psychological impact of important physiological and sociological events and epochs in the lives of women; menstruation, female sexuality, marriage, childbirth, and menopause; women and mental health, mental illness and psychotherapy; the role of women in the field of psychology. This course is offered as both PSY 347 and WST 377.

PSY 349: Topics in Social Psychology

Undergraduate 3 credits

May be repeated as the topic changes.

PSY 365: Psychology of Language

Undergraduate 3 credits

Examination of theories and research concerning the processes and representations that underlie language comprehension, production, and acquisition.

PSY 382: Rsrch Lab: Social Psychology

Undergraduate 4 credits

SBC: ESI; WRTD

Techniques and experimental problems in social psychology, including natural observation, surveys, and experimental design. Three hours of lecture and two hours of field or laboratory research per week. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information.