PSY380.7 Developmental Psychology 2

Taught in English at Bahçeşehir University. This course familiarizes students with patterns of development throughout life. We will focus on theories of development, foundations of development, and physical, cognitive, social and emotional development from middle childhood through adolescence to adulthood. (PSY2002)

PSY380.6 Psychology of Learning

In this course students will look at the different kinds of learning and the methods used to study them. Students will also discuss major research findings and theories in the field. SU students may not earn credit for both this course and PSY 365. Pre-Req: introductory psychology course. (PSY 3001)

PSY380.5: Consumer Behavior and Advertising

This course aims to provide you with an insight into the psychology of consumers. At the end of the semester, you should have an understanding of the underlying processes of how and why consumers behave as they do, as well as how advertising affects our lives. You should also become more aware of the influence attempts of advertisers and be able to interpret advertisements as to their approaches to persuasion. (PSY 4024/PSY 4063)

PSY380.4 Psychology of Personality

Taught in Spanish at the Pontificia Universidad Catolica and may not be offered every semester. This course studies what characterizes us as individuals: our personality. It aims to understand how personality is defined, what influences it receives during its development, and how it can be measured or modified. This course will analyze the fundamentals, principles and methods of the study of personality, its first conceptions, the basic processes of its development and some theories behind it. Also, the course will cover concepts of health and normality. SU students may not earn credit for both this course and PSY 393. (PSB 118)

PSY380.3 Affectivity and Motivation

Taught in Spanish at the Pontificia Universidad Catolica and may not be offered every semester. This course studies affective and motivational processes, taking into consideration the classic theories of Psychology as well as contemporary theories that emphasize the processes’ origin and development throughout the life cycle and in different social contexts. Covers phenomenological approaches to the study of emotions, as well as contemporary approaches, such as affective neuroscience and socio-cognitive theories of personal motivation. Also includes a critical analysis of the conceptual distinctions of the cognitive and socio-cultural spheres and their relationship with other theoretical constructions, and reviews models and strategies of evaluation and intervention. (PSI 2309)

PSY380.2 Intelligence, Thought and Language

Taught in Spanish at the Pontificia Universidad Catolica and may not be offered every semester. The course provides the theoretical basis for understanding higher cognitive processes, together with the methodological bases associated with their research. The course presents the main theories of intelligence, noting its theoretical implications and practical applications. In the language area, it reviews the most relevant models and methodologies of study, particularly emphasizing the semiotic and pragmatic domains. Finally, the thought unit covers the process of the formal and numerical reasoning, illustrating instances of use. (PSI 2308)

PSY380.1 History of Psychology

Taught in Spanish at the Pontificia Universidad Catolica and may not be offered every semester. This course presents, from a historical and cultural perspective, the origins and development of Psychology, analyzing its most important concepts, especially its definitions of its object of study, proposed methodologies and underlying anthropological considerations. The course will also study some long-standing psychological concepts that constitute part of the discipline’s foundation of basic knowledge. SU students may not earn credit for both this course and PSY 398. (PSI 1103)

PSY280.1 Social Psychology (Psicología social)

The objective of this course is to provide an overview of the foundations of social behavior and influence from a psychosocial perspective. Students will analyze the processes and catalysts of socialization, as well as the effects of social influence on the individual and within groups and institutions. El objetivo del curso es ofrecer un panorama de los fundamentos de la conducta y la influencia social desde una perspectiva psicosocial. Los estudiantes analizarán los procesos y los catalizadores de la socialización, así como los efectos de la influencia social sobre el individuo y sobre el ámbito de grupos e instituciones. Class taught at Pontificia Universidad Católica and may not be available every semester.

PSY474 Forensic Psychology: Crime and Violence (Fall, Spring)

Psychological aspects of the criminal justice system. Case examples illustrating theory and practice of forensic issues in criminal investigation and courtroom procedures. This course introduces topics of interest to psychologists, members of the legal profession and those in law enforcement. Psychology plays an important role in the understanding of many aspects of criminal actions and their aftermath. This course will explore how psychologists work with the legal system. The primary focus will be research into criminal psychology. Topics such as terrorism, influential factors for jury decision making, competency to stand trial, pathways towards criminal behaviour and others will be covered during the semester.

Prereq: PSY 205 or 209 or equivalent intro psychology course. PSY 274 recommended.

PSY400.1 Conflict, Trauma and Collective Memory (Spring)

Responding to the 100-year anniversary of the First World War, this course looks at what that conflict and others have taught psychologists about conflict, trauma and collective memory. The First World War is now recognised as having had a profound impact on the psychological understanding of trauma. The course is divided into three parts. Part One studies the political and social context of the start of the 20th century and the build-up to the Great War itself, through an examination of social identity and the process of conflict. Part Two analyses the history of trauma and the role of WWI and particularly the war in the trenches of Europe, which brought psychology into the understanding of the impact of conflict on the mind. Part Three considers the effects on memory and the place of anniversaries and commemorations, exploring the shifting and conflicting schema presented in this anniversary period 2014–19. The course includes several field trips around London to museums and sites.

Prereq: PSY 205/209 or equivalent introductory psychology course.

Limited enrollment: Psychology majors may take more than one Psychology (PSY) course, all others limited to one PSY course during the semester.