PSYC 396

Fall 2012 All Classes

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Intermed Curr Topics in Psyc

Credit: 3 hours.

Intermediate treatment of current topics in the field of psychology.

May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours in a semester, to a maximum of 12 hours in subsequent semesters. Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or consent of instructor; particular sections may have additional 200-level prerequisites.

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PSYC 396 class schedule data for fall 2012
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
51470	Lecture	BG	2:00PM -3:20PM	TR	32 Psychology Building	Gonsalves, B	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/27/12-12/12/12 Section Title: False Memory Section Info: It can be tempting to think of memory as simply a recording and playing back of information, much like a video camera. However, memory does not really work this way. Not only can information be lost over time (forgetting), but memory is also subject to a number of distortions, and people may even "remember" things that never happened. This course will survey a variety of things that can go wrong with memory, and investigate the mechanisms for memory loss and distortion. Topics will range from simple kinds of memory distortions that can be induced in the laboratory, to more complex cases such as false memory for childhood trauma, alien abduction "memories", and memory problems such as confabulation that can result from brain damage. Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
49220	Lecture	MWK	11:00AM -12:20PM	TR	160 English Building	Cottrell, J Kraus, M	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/27/12-12/12/12 Section Title: Power, Status, and Influence Section Info: Taught by new faculty member Michael W. Kraus. This course will explore the psychological processes that underpin experiences of power, status, and influence. In particular, the course will focus on understanding different sources of rank in society (e.g., psychological traits, sociocultural identity, physiological states, group status) and how these sources uniquely shape cognition, emotion, and behavior. Some sample questions that the course will examine include: Does power corrupt, and if so, who can resist these corrupting forces? How can we elect good leaders? Is America a society without social classes? Does money buy happiness and societal well-being? Do emotions shape power, and does having power shape emotions? What can animal models of social rank tell us about human social hierarchies? How do race and gender shape social status? Throughout the course we will move toward an understanding of power, status, and influence as it relates to current political, social, and economic events. Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
58028	Lecture-Discussion	RG	5:00PM -7:50PM	M	2269 Beckman Institute	Galvez, R	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/27/12-12/12/12 Section Title: Mechanisms of Memory Section Info: The following course will explore our current understanding of the biological bases for memory consolidation and mental retardation. New scientific discoveries are constantly adding to / changing our understanding of how the brain consolidates information and how this process is disrupted in various forms of mental retardation. This course will utilize student led discussions of recent journal articles and scientific concepts to examine current understanding of the biological bases of neuronal plasticity necessary for memory consolidation. Students in this course will be required to read journal articles outside of class and lead at least one discussion on selected articles / research topics. Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.