DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

COURSE GUIDE

SPRING 2007

Rutgers University, Camden
Room 301, Armitage Hall - (856) 225-6520
http://psychology.camden.rutgers.edu

50:830:101. INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY - syllabus
01: MWF 11:15 a.m., Rantuccio - SCI LH
Why does the moon look closer when it is on the horizon than it does when it is high in the sky? Is it true that the genders are so different that one should say that men are from Mars and women from Venus? Should businesses and the government use lie-detector tests to evaluate the honesty of their employees? Can hypnosis uncover repressed memories of child abuse? Has television driven people to murder? Are personality traits learned from parents or a reflection of genes? The answers to these questions draw upon the scientific study of mind and behavior, the subject matter of introductory psychology. We shall explore areas of psychology relevant to these questions and many others in the course of the semester.

50:830:206. PSYCHOLOGY OF MARRIAGE & FAMILY - syllabus
40: MW 6:00 p.m., Joiner - A121
Prerequisite: 50:830:101 or 135 or 235.
This course examines the institutions of the family: how it has been and is currently defined, maintained, and transformed, as well as the social roles and structures of families.

50:830:231. PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONALITY - syllabus
Formerly 50:830:371.
01: TTH 3:00 p.m., Rantuccio - A123
Prerequisite: 50:830:101 or 135 or 235.
Examination of theoretical and research approaches to the understanding of individual behavior, considering both individual traits and situational sources of influence.

50:830:250. STATISTICS FOR SOCIAL SCIENCE - syllabus
Formerly 50:830:215.
01: MWF 9:05 a.m., Rantuccio - CS 213
02: TTH 4:30 p.m., Rantuccio - A 123
Prerequisite: 50:830:101 or 135 or 235.
The federal government has just released some new statistics, and here they are: 12%, 27%, 6%, and 35%. In this course we will attempt to convince you that "statistics" is more than just a meaningless jumble of percentages and that understanding something about data analysis can be of practical benefit in your daily (i.e., non-academic) life. And even if that idealistic goal is not attained, you need stat to get through Experimental.

50:830:255. METHOD & THEORY IN PSYCHOLOGY -
Formerly 50:830:225.
01: TTH 1:30 p.m., Marmorstein - A225 - syllabus
40: MW 6:00 p.m., Duffy - A123 - syllabus
Prerequisite: 50:830:101 or 135 or 235.
This course will examine issues involved in conducting effective research in psychology. Students will learn about different research designs and strategies used to conduct studies in various settings (e.g., laboratory versus field settings). Primary objectives of this course will be learning to critically evaluate research studies as well as learning about the mechanics involved in designing a research study (e.g., literature reviews, data collection methods). Ethical issues in conducting research will also be emphasized. This a writing-intensive course.

50:830:301. EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY - syllabus
01: MWF 8:00 a.m., Haworth - PEN 401
40: TTH 6:00 p.m., Hart - ARM 124
No prerequisite.
This course will examine how individuals develop and learn, with emphasis on applications to teaching behavior. Focus is on psychological theories and research underlying students' information-processing skills, parental and peer relationships, motivation, diversity, and classroom management, along with issues in testing and assessment.

50:830:305. PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN SEXUALITY - syllabus
Formerly 50:830:347.
01: TTH 1:30 p.m., Garcia - PEN 401
Prerequisite: 50:830:101 or 135 or 235.
Covers the major methodological and theoretical approaches to the psychological study of human sexuality. Topics include sexual arousal, the psychological effects of exposure to pornography, and sexual variations and dysfunctions.

50:830:306. HUMAN EMOTIONS - syllabus
Formerly 50:830:393.
01: MW 2:50 p.m., Roseman - A121
Prerequisite: 50:830:101 or 135 or 235.
In this course we study the nature of human emotions, the causes of different emotional reactions (such as fear, anger, shame, and guilt), and their functions, dysfunction, and regulation. Topics discussed include: the thoughts and feelings associated with particular emotions; the neural, muscular, and chemical physiology of emotional responses; the effects of emotions on behavior; the ways in which particular emotions are expressed; the effects emotions have on motivation, and of motivation on emotions; the situations in which emotions arise; appraisal as a key determinant of emotional response; relationships among emotions; when emotions first appear and how they develop over the course of an individual's life; the nataure and causes of individual, gender, and cultural differences in emotional response; the features and determinants of emotional pathology; and how laypersons and therapists attempt to regulate or control emotional responses.

50:830:316. PSYCHOLOGY & LAW
Formerly 50:830:341.
01: TTH 8:00 a.m., - Haworth - PEN 401
Prerequisite: 50:830:101 or 135 or 235.
Explores the relation between the field of psychology and the legal system, the decision-making process of judges and juries, eyewitness reliability, criminal insanity, the use of psychological knowledge to raise legal issues, and assumptions that the legal system makes about human nature.

50:830:319. INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY - syllabus
Formerly 50:830:350.
01: MW 1:20 p.m., - Bezrukova - CS213
Prerequisite: 50:830:101 or 235.
Psychology of industrial and human relations; personnel selection and placement; worker morale, motivation, and efficiency; work teams and leadership; training and development; organizational culture and change.

50:830:340. ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
Formerly 50:830:363.
01: TTH 9:30 a.m., Spector - PEN 401
Prerequisite: 50:830:101 or 135 or 235.
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the study of abnormal behavior and psychopathology. The primary goal is to facilitate students' ability to describe major psychological disorders; we will also, to a lesser extent, discuss causal factors and treatments for different disorders. Other related topics, such as historical perspectives on psychopathology, methods of assessment, and ethical/legal issues, will be briefly covered as well.

50:830:380. LABORATORY IN EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY*
01: M 2:50 p.m., Thierry - ARM B-23
02: W 2:50 p.m., Thierry - ARM B-23
Prerequisites: 50:830:101, 215 and 225 or 250 and 255, and senior status. Corequisite: 50:830:381:01.
40: TTH 7:30 p.m., Whitlow - ARM B-23
Prerequisites: 50:830:101, 215 and 225 or 250 and 255, and senior status. Corequisite: 50:830:381:40.
*PLEASE NOTE: The process for retrieving a permission number for the experimental lab is as follows: 1) depending on the section you intend to take, complete the information requested on the sign-up sheet posted outside of Armitage 309-Dr. Thierry's office, or Armitage 346-Dr. Whitlow's office; 2) wait to be contacted with the permission number-if all requirements have not been met, a recommendation will be made to take the class at a later date.
In this course we will examine scientific methods of approaching psychological studies. Students gain practical experience in research techniques used in selected areas of psychology.

50:830:381. EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY*
01: MW 1:20 p.m., Thierry - A123 - syllabus
Prerequisites: 50:830:101, 215 and 225 or 250 and 255, and senior status. Corequisite: 50:830:380:01 or :02.
40: TTH 6:00 p.m., Whitlow - A121 - syllabus
Prerequisites: 50:830:215 and 225 or 250 and 255, and senior status. Corequisite: 50:830:381:40.
*PLEASE NOTE: The process for retrieving a permission number for the experimental class is as follows: 1) depending on the section you intend to take, complete the information requested on the sign-up sheet posted outside of Armitage 309-Dr. Thierry's office, or Armitage 346-Dr. Whitlow's office; 2) wait to be contacted with the permission number-if all requirements have not been met, a recommendation will be made to take the class at a later date.
This is a required course for senior psych majors. If that's you, then you already know lots of "facts" about psych. The goal is to get you to think critically about these facts, to question the evidence that supports them, and to consider ways of testing them. You will learn about the research process in part by designing, conducting and interpreting your own research study, and by thinking carefully about research studies that are reported in scientific journals and in the mainstream media. This is a writing intensive course.

50:830:440. DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOPATHOLOGY - syllabus
Formerly SPECIAL TOPICS.
01: TTH 11:00 a.m., Marmorstein - FA 221
Prerequisites: 50:830:101 or 135 or 235 and 215 or 250, and 340 or 363.
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the field of Developmental Psychopathology. Developmental Psychopathology is an approach to studying mental illness in different stages of development, with a special focus on factors that contribute to the emergence of psychopathology and factors that protect against the emergence of psychopathology. During this class, we will apply this approach to the understanding of childhood disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Depression, and Anxiety disorders. We will also briefly examine the concepts of competence and resilience in development. This class will be conducted as a seminar; thus, students will be expected to complete substantial reading and writing assignments outside of class and come to class prepared to discuss them.

50:830:457. ST: INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS
01: TTH 11:00 a.m., Spector - A208
Prerequisites: 50:830:101 or 135 or 235.
We will look at the varied definitions of love, compare practices of courtship/dating, and analyze marital and marital-type relationships, all in both historical and cross-cultural contexts. We will examine how the social structures of the society affect the concepts and practices of romance.

50:830:458. ST: INTERNATIONAL STUDIES - JAPAN: Cross-Cultural Development and Mental Health - syllabus
01: by arrangement, Marmorstein/Duffy - A206
by permission of instructor
Prerequisites: 50:830:101 or 135 or 235.
In this class, we will discuss how culture influences development and mental health. We will consider the traditional perspective of developmental psychology and consider how understanding culture helps us better account for cultural variability in psychological processes. As we think about these processes, we will discuss how they relate to psychological symptoms and disorders both how they are experienced and how they are viewed and treated around the world. The class will consist of six 2 1/2 hour seminars (meeting on Friday afternoons before spring break), a trip to Japan during spring break, and a project to be completed independently by each student following the trip. During the six weeks of class meetings, reading and writing assignments will be fairly intensive to accommodate the fact that all group academic work for the semester must take place during that period.

50:830:459. ST: SUBSTANCE ABUSE - syllabus
Prerequisite: 50:830:101 or 135 or 235, and junior or senior status in psychology.
01: TH 6:00-8:40 p.m., Festinger - A221
This seminar course will examine the major topic areas within the drug abuse field. Students will gain an understanding of the etiology and epidemiology of drug use, the pharmacology of psychoactive substances, assessment approaches, diagnostic considerations, and prevention and intervention strategies. Particular emphasis will be placed on the use of empirically validated assessment and treatment strategies.

50:830:460. ST: PSYCHOLOGY & URBAN READING
hours by arrangement - Wanda Garcia
by permisson of instructor
This course will provide students with an introduction to teaching literacy to students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Through readings, class discussions and experiential learning opportunities in the LEAP Academy University Charter School, students will explore methods for developing positive attitudes toward literacy and strategies aimed at overcoming difficulties in reading and writing. Course requirements include six seminars and supervised practicum at LEAP Academy with emphasis given to the preparation, analysis, and evaluation of individualized instructional programs based on case study evaluations.

50:830:493. IND FIELD WORK IN PSYCHOLOGY - syllabus
01: hours by arrangement, Markey
Prerequisite: 50:830:100, or 101 or 235.
By permission of instructor; hours by arrangement.
Provides advanced psychology majors with an opportunity to integrate and expand their knowledge of psychology through applied experiences in the community. Students are encouraged to develop their own placements, but may consult with the instructor regarding possible placements. Students will be expected to keep a journal of their experiences and complete a final course project.

50:830:494. ADVANCED INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PSYCHOLOGY*
By permission of instructor; hours by arrangement.
01-Bezrukova, 02-Bravo, 03-Duffy, 04-Garcia, 05-Hart, 06-Markey, 07-Marmorstein, 08-Roseman, 09-Thierry, 10-Tucker, 11-Whitlow, 12-Wogan
The student is required to undertake a term-long or year-long laboratory or library project under the supervision of a member of the department. Strongly recommended for students planning to attend graduate school.

50:830:495. ADVANCED INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PSYCHOLOGY*
By permission of instructor; hours by arrangement.
01-Bezrukova, 02-Bravo, 03-Duffy, , 04-Garcia, 05-Hart, 06-Markey, 07-Marmorstein, 08-Roseman, 09-Thierry, 10-Tucker, 11-Whitlow, 12-Wogan
The student is required to undertake a term-long or year-long laboratory or library project under the supervision of a member of the department. Strongly recommended for students planning to attend graduate school.

50:830:496. HONORS PROGRAM IN PSYCHOLOGY
01: by arrangement, Whitlow
Students interested in the departmental honors program should consult with their adviser before beginning the first term of the senior year. To receive honors in psychology, the student must complete two terms of the departmental honors seminar, 50:830:496 and 497. The honors project must be sponsored by one or more faculty advisers, and the honors proposal must be approved by the department. During the second term of the program, a formal presentation of the outcome of the project must be made to the department. Students may not register for the honors program in psychology without receiving prior permission.

* Students may enroll in 830:493, 494, or 495 for as many credits as they like. Note, however, that students are allowed to apply only 9 credits total from these three classes towards the major; excess credits can be applied to the general requirements.

Major Requirements
The major in psychology requires a minimum of 40 credits, representing 13 credits in required courses and 27 credits in psychology electives. The following four courses of study are required:

• 50:830:101-Introduction to Psychology;

• 50:830:250 (formerly :215)-Statistics for Social Science;

• 50:830:255 (formerly 225)-Method and Theory in Psychology;

• 50:830:381and 380-Experimental Psychology with Laboratory (or any other course that has an associated laboratory component).

In certain academic terms, a course with a research component may be offered in lieu of Experimental Psychology with laboratory.
Graduating with a major in Psychology requires at least a 2.5 grade-point average in the major and no more than two grades lower than a C in all psychology courses taken at Rutgers. Students may petition the department to request an exception to these requirements if they feel it is warranted.
After the first year, students may take 50:830:495-Research in Psychology or 50:830:493-Individual Supervision of Field Work in Psychology. For these courses students may earn from 1 to 3 credits, depending upon the arrangement with the supervising faculty member. These courses may be repeated, but no more than 9 credits total from either or both of these courses may be used for psychology electives. Students with more than 9 credits in the two courses may use the balance for general electives.

Minor Requirements
Students who wish to minor in psychology must fulfill the following general requirements: at least 18 credits in psychology courses with 6 credits or more at or above the 300 level. Students must have at least a C (2.5) grade-point average for courses applied to the psychology minor; no more than one grade may be lower than a C.

Teacher Certification
For details regarding admission to the Teacher Preparation Program and its requirements, students should consult both their department adviser and the Teacher Preparation Program Office.

Mary Bravo, Associate Professor of Psychology.
Major research interest: visual processes involved in perceptual organization.

Charlotte Castro-Markey, Assistant Professor of Psychology.
Major research interests: development of eating-related behaviors; eating disorders; adolescents' behavioral health; relations between personality and health.

Sean Duffy, Assistant Professor of Psychology.
Major research interests: development of quantitative reasoning and representation in children, category use in reconstructive memory, and cultural variations in psychological processes.

Luis Garcia, Associate Dean and Professor of Psychology.
Major research interests: social cognitions about sexuality.

Dan Hart, Associate Dean and Professor of Psychology.
Major research interests: development of the sense of self; personality development; moral development and behavior.

Naomi Marmorstein, Assistant Professor of Psychology.
Major research interests: internalizing disorders (depression, anxiety) in children and adolescents; the co-occurrence of internalizing disorders and externalizing disorders (e.g., conduct disorder) in youth.

Ira Roseman, Associate Professor of Psychology.
Major research interests: cognitive determinants of emotion; cross-cultural psychology; belief systems; political cognition; human motivation.

Joseph Rantuccio, Instructor of Psychology.

Karen Thierry, Assistant Professor of Psychology.
Major research interests: development of young children's ability to discriminate the origins, or sources, of their memories and knowledge; does monitoring source (e.g., distinguishing between events that really happened and those that were merely imagined) enhance the accuracy and completeness of children's eyewitness testimony, particularly recall of allegations of sexual abuse.

Bill Tucker, Professor of Psychology.
Major research interests: ethics in science; the relations of social policy and psychological research; the nature of research on racial differences.

Bill Whitlow, Chair and Professor of Psychology.
Major research interests: noncontingent learning; implicit memory; cognitive bases of human and nonhuman animal memory; evolution of memory; computational models of learning and memory.

Michael Wogan, Emeritus.
Major research interests: clinical psychology with interest in the interface between psychology and law.

Spring 2007 Office Hours

Adelson, Beth (on leave-this semester)
Room 310, x6485
adelson@camden.rutgers.edu

Bezrukova, Kate
Room 307, x6120
bezrukov@camden.rutgers.edu
Office Hours: Monday - 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Bravo, Mary
Room 347, x6431
mbravo@camden.rutgers.edu
Office Hours: Mon, Wed 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Duffy, Sean
Room 343, x6204
seduffy@camden.rutgers.edu
Office Hours: Mon, Wed - 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Festinger, David
Room 459, x2986
dfesting@camden.rutgers.edu
Office Hours: by appointment only

Garcia, Luis
Room 377, x6149
lgarcia@camden.rutgers.edu
Office Hours: Tues, Thurs - 11:15-12:15 p.m.

Hart, Dan
3rd Floor-Children's Center
hart@camden.rutgers.edu
Office Hours: by appointment only

Haworth, Tom
Room 459, x2986
thaworth@jjp.org
Office Hours: before or after class w/appt.

Joiner, Joe
Room 459, x2986
joiner@camden.rutgers.edu
Office Hours: Mon, Wed - 5:15-5:45 p.m.

Markey, Charlotte
Room 348, x6332
chmarkey@camden.rutgers.edu
Office Hours: Monday - 10:00-12:00 noon

Marmorstein, Naomi
Room 308, x6434
marmorst@camden.rutgers.edu
Office Hours: Tues, Thurs - 12:25-1:25 p.m.

Rantuccio, Joe
Room 310, x6535
rantucci@camden.rutgers.edu
Office Hours: Mon, Wed - 10:15-11:00 a.m.;
Tuesday - 2:00-2:45 pm.

Roseman, Ira
Room 306, x6341
roseman@camden.rutgers.edu
Office Hours: Monday 4:15-5:00 p.m.;
Tuesday - 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Spector, Ann
Room 459, x2986
arspecto@camden.rutgers.edu
Office Hours: Tues, Thurs - 8:15 - 9:15 a.m.

Thierry, Karen
Room 309, x6141
kthierry@camden.rutgers.edu
Office Hours: Mon, Wed - 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon

Tucker, Bill (on leave this semester)
Room 345, x6545
btucker@camden.rutgers.edu

Whitlow, Bill
Room 346, x6334
bwhitlow@camden.rutgers.edu
Office Hours: Mon, Wed - 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Tues, Thurs 1:30-2:15 p.m.

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