DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

COURSE GUIDE

SPRING 2009

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

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50:830:101. INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
01: MW 1:20 p.m., Woolfolk - FA 110- syllabus
40: TTh 6:00 p.m., Woolfolk - FA 110 - syllabus
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.

50:830:135. INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY - syllabus
40: MW 7:30 p.m., Carter - PEN 401
A survey of research and theory concerning humans as they influence and are influenced by their social environment; includes small group studies, social influences in communication, attitude formation and change, and social perception, as well as aspects of larger interpersonal settings, such as the family and the organization.

50:830:206. PSYCHOLOGY OF COUPLES & FAMILIES - syllabus
01: TTH 11:00 a.m., Spector - CS 109
Prerequisite: 50:830:101 or 135.
The psychological study of interpersonal behavior within family units, both nuclear and extended personal development, communication networks, intimate relationships, and intrafamily conflict.

50:830:231. PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONALITY - syllabus
01: TTH 8:00 a.m., Haworth - PEN 401
Prerequisite: 50:830:101 or 135.
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
01: MWF 11:15 a.m., Woolfolk - CS 213 -syllabus
40: MW 6:00 p.m., Mintzer - CS 213 - syllabus
Prerequisite: 50:830:101 or 135.
Introduction to basic concepts of statistics, both descriptive (organization and presentation of _____ drawing conclusions from data), with emphasis on practical applications in psychological research.

50:830:255. METHOD & THEORY IN PSYCHOLOGY
01: MWF 11:15 a.m., Pappas - ARM 220 - syllabus
40: Tuesday 6:00 p.m., Pappas - tba - syllabus
Prerequisite: 50:830:101 or 135.
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
No prerequisite.
This course will examine how individuals develop and learn, with particular emphasis on the classroom. Includes motivation, student interests, creating a healthy learning environment, language development, testing, and individual differences.

50:830:305. PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN SEXUALITY - syllabus
01: TTH 3:00 p.m., Garcia - PEN 401
Prerequisite: 50:830:101 or 135.
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
01: MW 4:20 p.m., Roseman - A121
Prerequisite: 50:830:101 or 135.
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 nature 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.

50:830:318. ETHICS IN PSYCHOLOGY - syllabus
01: MW 2:50 p.m., Leavy - A101
Prerequisite: 50:830:101.
Provides an overview of the ethical questions and dilemmas that psychologists encounter in their everyday practice, research, and teaching, with the goal of familiarizing students with the role of ethical behavior and decision making in psychology.

50:830:326. PSYCHOLOGY OF ADOLESCENCE - syllabus
01: TTH 1:30 p.m., Markey - FA110
Prerequisite: 50:830:101 or 135.
This course discusses development during the adolescent and early adult years. Contemporary theories and research will be used to help students understand issues central to adolescence including: pubertal development, cognitive development, identity, dating and sexuality, family and peer relationships, adolescents at school and work, culture and the media, and challenges faced by adolescents. Adolescence will be discussed both as a distinct stage of life, and as an integral component of development across the life span.

50:830:328. PSYCHOLOGY OF AGING - syllabus
01: TTH 4:30 p.m., Wood - FA110
Prerequisite: 50:830:101 or 135.
Examination of psychological dimensions of aging over the life course, including theories of aging, biological changes associated with aging, life course transitions, family relationships and social support. Explores the dynamic interactions between people and their environments to gain a better understanding of culture specific as well as universal aspects of growing older in a modern, interconnected world.

50:830:340. ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY - syllabus
01: MW 1:20 p.m., Leavy - PEN 401
Prerequisite: 50:830:101 or 135.
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.

50:830:343. FAMILY THERAPY - syllabus
40: TTH 7:30 p.m., Piekarski - ARM 124
Prerequisite: 50:830:101.
An overview of psychological approaches to family therapy, emphasizing how individual behavior is influenced by the social context provided by family systems and interpersonal dynamics. The course combines didactic discussion with experiential processes to examine both theories and their applicability to practice.

50:830:345. INTRO CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY - syllabus
01: TTH 9:30 a.m., Spector - ARM 206
Prerequisite: 50:830:340.
A survey of activities and practices of contemporary clinical psychology covering three broad areas of practice--tertiary, secondary, and primary prevention--and the activities specific to each area. Emphasizes the interdependence of clinical and other areas of psychology, as well as research procedures and contributions.

50:830:365. CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY - syllabus
by permission of instructor - optional travel to Japan
01: TTH 3:00 p.m., Duffy - ARM 109
Prerequisite: 50:830:101.
Examines how culture influences the way people process information about themselves and the world. Topics include cultural differences in self-construal, cognition, perception, and other basic psychological processes.

50:830:380. LABORATORY IN EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
01: T 1:30 p.m., Whitlow - ARM B-23
02: TH 1:30 p.m., Whitlow - ARM B-23
Prerequisites: 50:830:101, 250 and 255, and senior status. Corequisite: 50:830:381:01.
*PLEASE NOTE: The process for retrieving a permission number for the section 01 experimental class is as follows: complete the information requested on the sign-up sheet posted outside of 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.

40: MW 7:30 p.m., Pappas - ARM B-23
Prerequisites: 50:830:101, 250 and 255, and senior status. Corequisite: 50:830:381:40.

50:830:381. EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
01: TTH 11:00 a.m., Whitlow - FA 242 - syllabus
Prerequisites: 50:830:101, 250 and 255, and senior status - must have 105 credits prior to Spring 2008. Corequisite: 50:830:380:01 or :02.
*PLEASE NOTE: The process for retrieving a permission number for the section 01 experimental class is as follows: complete the information requested on the sign-up sheet posted outside of 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.

40: MW 6:00 p.m., Pappas - ARM 206 - syllabus
Prequisites: 50:830:101, 250 and 255, and senior status - must have 90 credits prior to Spring 2008. Corequisite: 50:830:380:40.
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.

50:830:434. PSYCHOLOGY OF EATING - syllabus
01: TTH 11:00 a.m., Markey - ARM 220
Prerequisites: 50:830:101 and 255.
This course focuses on understanding the psychological processes underlying humans' development of eating behaviors and the adoption of both healthy and maladaptive cognitions and behaviors concerning food, eating, and our bodies. Issues to be addressed include: food choice, the development of food preferences, motivation to eat, cultural influences on eating patterns, weight-regulation, body image, dieting behaviors, obesity, eating disorders, and treatment of unhealthy and clinical eating problems. The psychology (not physiological processes) of eating will be emphasized, and psychological problems associated with eating will be thoroughly discussed.

50:830:440. DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOPATHOLOGY - syllabus
trip to Japan in March 2009 required
01: MW 2:50 p.m., Marmorstein - ARM 105
Prerequisites: 50:830:101 or 135 and 255 and 340.
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.

50:830:441. THEORIES OF PSYCHOTHERAPY - syllabus
01: MWF 10:10 a.m., Joiner - ARM 123
Prerequisites: 50:830:101 or 135.
This class will cover different approaches to psychotherapy including psychoanalytic, humanistic, gestalt, existential, cognitive, behavioral, and solution-focused approaches. The focus will be on the theory behind each approach. While techniques used by the different approaches will be briefly discussed, students will not be taught how to do therapy.

50:830:446. BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION - syllabus
01: MWF 9:05 a.m., Joiner - CS-110
Prerequisites: 50:830:101 or 135 and 255.
Philosophical, theoretical, and experimental background of behavior modification together with clinical applications. Specific topics include principles of operant conditioning, misconceptions of behavior modification, reinforcement systems, aversive approaches, cognitive behavior therapy, and ethical and legal issues.

50:830:494. ADVANCED INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PSYCHOLOGY*
By permission of instructor; hours by arrangement.
02-Bravo, 03-Duffy, 04-Garcia, 05-Hart, 06-Markey, 07-Marmorstein, 08-Roseman, 09-Thierry, 10-Tucker, 11-Whitlow, 12-Wogan; 13-Woolfolk
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.
02-Bravo, 03-Duffy, 04-Garcia, 05-Hart, 06-Markey, 07-Marmorstein, 08-Roseman, 09-Thierry, 10-Tucker, 11-Whitlow, 12-Wogan; 13-Woolfolk
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 Markey, Associate 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, Professor of Psychology.
Major research interests: development of the sense of self; personality development; moral development and behavior.

Naomi Marmorstein, Associate 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.

Zissis Pappas, Instructor of Psychology.

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

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.

Tara Woolfolk, Instructor of Psychology.

Spring 2009 Office Hours

Adelson, Beth - on leave this semester

Bravo, Mary
Room 347, x6431
mbravo@camden.rutgers.edu
Office Hours: by appointment

Carter, Leeja
Room A459, x2986
lmcarter@camden.rutgers.edu
Office Hours: Wednesday 6:30 -7:30 p.m.

Duffy, Sean
Room 343, x6204
seduffy@camden.rutgers.edu
Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday, 2:00-3:00 p.m.; Wednesday 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Garcia, Luis
Room 377, x6149
lgarcia@camden.rutgers.edu
Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday - 2:00-3:00 p.m.; and by appointment

Hart, Dan
Room 303 (405-407 Cooper Street), x6438
hart@camden.rutgers.edu
Office Hours: by appointment

Haworth, Tom
Room 459, x2986
thaworth@jjp.org
Office Hours: by appointment

Joiner, Joe
Room 459, x2986
joiner@camden.rutgers.edu
Office Hours: Monday & Wednesday, 11:15-11:45 a.m.

Leavy, Barbara
Room 307, x 6120
bgleavy@camden.rutgers.edu
Office Hours: Wednesday, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Markey, Charlotte
Room 348, x6332
chmarkey@camden.rutgers.edu
Office Hours: Thursday, 10:00-11:00 a.m.; and by appointment

Marmorstein, Naomi
Room 308, x6434
marmorst@camden.rutgers.edu
Office Hours: Monday & Wednesday 2:00-2:45 p.m.; and by appointment

Pappas, Zissis
Room 347; x6431
zpappas@camden.rutgers.edu
Office Hours: Monday & Wednesday - 3:00-4:30 p.m.; and by appointment

Roseman, Ira
Room 306, x6341
roseman@camden.rutgers.edu
Office Hours: Tuesday - 5:00-6:00 p.m., Wednesday, 3:50-4:20 p.m.; and by appointment

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

Tucker, Bill - on leave this semester
Room 345, x6545
btucker@camden.rutgers.edu
Office Hours: by appointment

Whitlow, Bill
Room 346, x6334
bwhitlow@camden.rutgers.edu
Office Hours: tba

Woolfolk, Tara
Room 310, x6535
woolfolk@camden.rutgers.edu
Office Hours: Tuesday, 4:00-5:30 p.m., Wednesday - 3:00-4:00 p.m.; and by appointment

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