Psychology

This class is predicated on the neuropsychology of auditory phenomena. Processes of human response to aspects of daily life such as conversation and music are explored via the reading of detailed research papers and in-class discussion of relevant topics.

In this course, students explore theoretical perspectives that examine child and adolescent development including the bio-psycho-social basis of development and developmental neuroscience, intersubjectivity, the social self in childhood and adolescence, gender development, impact of formal education, and topical issues in child and adolescent psychology.

This course introduces mindfulness as a psychological construct, presenting and discussing ways to understand and describe the concept. It presents theoretical perspectives that seek to illuminate the origin, development, potential, and limitations of mindfulness. The course examines clinical and cognitive empirical studies that demonstrate various operationalizations and effects of mindfulness interventions. It also contains a smaller practical part where select mindfulness exercises are exemplified to provide a practice-based understanding of the concept of mindfulness. Assessment is based on an individual or group written assignment of 12-18 pages. 

This course builds upon the foundations of previous study in the field of psychology. It focuses on human development and the factors that shape behavior at different stages of development from birth to old age, paying particular attention to diversity issues such as gender, race, ethnicity, social class, and religion.

This course offers a study of the main psychological theories on human development as well as the changes that occur in behaviors and psychological functions from birth to young adulthood. The course focuses on different domains encompassing motor, perceptual, cognitive, social, and emotional development. Furthermore, research methodologies and cultural-contextual influences are presented. The course discusses topics including an introduction to developmental psychology; the importance of culture; brain, motor, and perceptual development; cognitive development; the development of language and communication; emotional development; social development; contexts of development; and development in the context of emergency and trauma. At the end of the course, students are able to express knowledge about major developmental psychology theories, methods, and processes underlying change across the stages of human development. Moreover, students understand and apply key concepts in developmental psychology within the areas of perceptual, motor, cognitive, social, and emotional development in different cultural contexts.