The is a representative list of courses offered by the department and should not be used for schedule planning. For accurate and up-to-date course listings and information, Duke students should log into ACES.
| Course | Title | Instructor | Section | Time | Room |
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PSY 102 |
Cognitive Psychology | 1 | 01 | MTuWThF 09:30 AM-10:45 AM | Soc/Psych 128 |
Course DescriptionOverview of cognitive processes including pattern recognition, concept formation, attention, memory, imagery, mental representation, language, problem solving, and modes of thinking. The basic approach is both empirical (using data collection and analysis) and theoretical (building models using inductive/deductive reasoning). Application of basic laboratory results to cognition in everyday life. Students required to participate in psychological research. Instructor: Cabeza, Day, Mitroff, or Rubin |
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PSY 104 |
Social Psychology (p,s) | 1 | 01 | MTuWThF 12:30 PM-01:45 PM | Soc/Psych 237 |
Course DescriptionEffects of social interaction and social processes on a wide range of individual attitudes and behaviors (for example, conformity, leadership, prejudice, aggression, altruism). Emphasis on the logic, reasoning, research designs, and methods by which knowledge is generated. Equal attention to experimental and non-experimental research. Instructor: Leary, Shah or Staff |
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PSY 105 |
Abnormal Psychology | 1 | 01 | MTuTh 02:00 PM-04:05 PM | Soc/Psych 237 |
Course DescriptionThis course provides a broad overview of abnormal psychology. Areas of focus include: Reviewing different theoretical perspectives for conceptualizing abnormal behavior; Approaches to the diagnosis and assessment of psychopathology; Major classes of psychopathology including how they are defined and treated; Current research in the field of abnormal psychology. There is a research participation requirement for this course. Instructor: Rabiner, Rosenthal, or staff |
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PSY 201 |
Intro Stat Methods In Psy | 1 | 01 | MTuWThF 11:00 AM-12:15 PM | Perkins 2-087 |
Course DescriptionIntroduction to statistical methods used in psychological research. Topics in applied statistical methods: measures of central tendency and variability; probability and distributions; confidence intervals and hypothesis testing; t-test and analysis of variance; correlation and regression; chi-square tests. Calculate and interpret statistics referencing data and research questions typical in psychological research. Includes a lab section with instruction in management and analysis of data using statistical software designed for use in social science research. Required for the major. Pre-requisites: two Psychology or two Neuroscience courses or one Psychology and one Neuroscience course or consent of department. Instructor: Harris or Hoyle |
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PSY 201 |
Intro Stat Methods In Psy | 1 | 01L | W 01:15 PM-04:15 PM | Social Sciences 229 |
Course DescriptionIntroduction to statistical methods used in psychological research. Topics in applied statistical methods: measures of central tendency and variability; probability and distributions; confidence intervals and hypothesis testing; t-test and analysis of variance; correlation and regression; chi-square tests. Calculate and interpret statistics referencing data and research questions typical in psychological research. Includes a lab section with instruction in management and analysis of data using statistical software designed for use in social science research. Required for the major. Pre-requisites: two Psychology or two Neuroscience courses or one Psychology and one Neuroscience course or consent of department. Instructor: Harris or Hoyle |
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PSY 240 |
Educational Psychology | 1 | 01 | MTuWThF 09:30 AM-10:45 AM | Perkins 2-065 |
Course DescriptionPrinciples of developmental, social, and cognitive psychology as applied to education, with a focus on how children learn. Examination of the impact on learning of race, class, gender, and ethnicity, including a comparative analysis of cultural differences in American schools. Through structured service learning experiences in local schools, students reflect through writing on ethical issues in teaching. Required service learning. Instructor: Linnenbrink-Garcia, Malone |
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PSY 301 |
Res Meth Psycholog Sci | 1 | 01 | MTuWThF 12:30 PM-01:45 PM | Soc/Psych 129 |
Course DescriptionHands-on experience in designing and conducting research in psychology. Theoretical topics include experimental and non-experimental methods, including observational, archival, and case-study methods. Problems of validity and control. Using these theoretical tools, students review literature, design experiments, collect data, analyze data, and write papers on areas such as learning, cognitive science, sensation and perception, and social and psychology. Instructor: Cooper, Grimes, or Staff |
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PSY 394 |
Research Independent Study | 1 | 01 | 12:00 AM-12:00 AM | TBA |
Course DescriptionSee Psychology 393. Junior year spring. Instructor: Staff |
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PSY 394 |
Research Independent Study | 1 | 02 | 12:00 AM-12:00 AM | TBA |
Course DescriptionSee Psychology 393. Junior year spring. Instructor: Staff |
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PSY 394 |
Research Independent Study | 1 | 03 | 12:00 AM-12:00 AM | TBA |
Course DescriptionSee Psychology 393. Junior year spring. Instructor: Staff |
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PSY 425 |
Psych Of Consumers | 1 | 01 | MTuTh 02:00 PM-04:05 PM | Soc/Psych 129 |
Course DescriptionThe psychology of consumers and ways of influencing consumer behavior. How knowledge of consumer psychology and behavior is used to develop marketing techniques. How to use consumer psychology in making business decisions; the ethical issues associated with consumer influence. Instructor: Chartrand |
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PSY 494 |
Research Independent Study | 1 | 01 | 12:00 AM-12:00 AM | TBA |
Course DescriptionSee Psychology 393. Senior year spring. Instructor: Staff |
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PSY 494 |
Research Independent Study | 1 | 02 | 12:00 AM-12:00 AM | TBA |
Course DescriptionSee Psychology 393. Senior year spring. Instructor: Staff |
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PSY 494 |
Research Independent Study | 1 | 38 | 12:00 AM-12:00 AM | TBA |
Course DescriptionSee Psychology 393. Senior year spring. Instructor: Staff |
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