A critical survey of concepts, theories, and the state of research in the area of psychopathology and therapeutic methods.

Concepts, theories, and applications of classical and contemporary learning theories, including classical and operant conditioning. Current theories of the physiological and anatomical basis of learning and memory, including synaptic plasticity, the role of the hippocampus, amygdala, frontal cortex and other brain regions. Theories will be related to a practical understanding and applications such as drug addiction, phobias and other disorders.

An introduction to research and theory on the neural and cognitive architecture of attention, memory, language, thinking and reasoning.

An introduction to the physiological and psychological basis of perception across the different sensory modalities in humans and lower animals, with an emphasis on vision. Exploring visual perception such as shape and objects, scenes, colour, space, and motion as well as auditory perception of simple and complex sounds, and location. Further topics may include touch, including perception of temperature, pain and body posture, the chemical senses, and cross-modal influences of the senses on one another. In-class demonstrations may supplement the lectures.

Provides students with a solid background in the biological basis of behaviour. Animal and human research topics will include functional neuroanatomy and neural signalling. Further topics may include sensory and motor control, motivational systems, hormones, and emotions, among other topics.

Credit course for supervised participation in faculty research project. Details at https://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/academics/research-opportunities/research-opportunities-program. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Credit course for supervised participation in faculty research project. Details at https://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/academics/research-opportunities/research-opportunities-program. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

This course provides a practical yet intensive introduction to the research pipeline, with a focus on research data management and advanced statistical analysis and inference. Students learn how to find, organize, and analyze data sets in a transparent and reproducible way. Students also learn more about statistical inference, focusing on how the design and analysis of data shape the interpretation of results.

Special Topics in Psychology for the Summer Abroad Program. Course topics, content, and instructor may vary from one year to another. More information about Psychology and other course offerings can be obtained from the Summer Abroad website at https://summerabroad.utoronto.ca/. For students in any Psychology and/or Social Science Major or Specialist.

A lecture course providing in-depth examination of specific topics/themes relating to Psychology. Content in any given year depends on instructor. Priority is given to PSY Major program students during the first enrolment period.

A lecture course providing in-depth examination of specific topics/themes relating to Psychology. Content in any given year depends on instructor. Priority is given to PSY Major program students during the first enrolment period.

Research Specialists learn about the research opportunities within our department, and develop skills in the areas of critical thinking, writing, and oral presentation. Students also conduct a pre-thesis research project under the supervision of a faculty member. Students should complete a PSY lab course (PSY3*9H1) prior to taking this course; however, taking the lab course concurrently will be considered in consultation with the instructor. Enrolment is restricted to PSY Research Specialists.

Theory and research in social attachment, aggression, morality, imitation and identification, altruism, and parental discipline, with discussion of methodological issues.

This course examines the developmental of knowledge in fundamental domains such as spatial perception, navigation, object perception, number, language, and theory of mind. Emphasis is on current experimental findings and how they address centuries-old debates surrounding the origin and nature of human knowledge.

Age changes in sensory and perceptual processes, motor skill, learning, memory, and personality. Theory, methodological problems, social, cultural, and environmental influences that shape behaviour and attitudes towards and among the elderly.

The course examines human perceptual development during the first 2-3 years of life. Vision and audition are emphasized. Some topics are: pattern and colour vision, depth perception, infant speech perception.

This laboratory course provides an overview of developmental psychology methods. The class conducts an original research project, including design, data collection, data analysis, and a written report. Course capacity is limited to 15 students and priority is given to PSY Specialists and Research Specialists during the first enrolment period.

An intensive study of social attitude development, description, measurement, modification, and organization.

One of the hallmarks of human behaviour is its diversity. Some of the ways in which we differ are thought to be relatively idiosyncratic (e.g., specific aspects of personality), whereas others are fairly systematic. Cultural psychology is one area of research in human behaviour that examines systematic differences resulting from individuals’ cultural backgrounds. This course will introduce you to the consideration of cultural variation in the study of human thought and behaviour.

An in-depth examination of theories and research in intergroup relations; focuses on stereotyping, prejudice, discrimination, and stigma.

The effect of sex-role expectations on how men and women behave and perceive the world: theories of sex-role development, physiological and cultural determinants of sex differences, power relationships between men and women.

Moral values vary considerably across individuals, groups, countries, and cultures. What explains the emergence of these differential moral systems? What psychological processes are involved in moral decisions and actions? How might insights from psychological research shed light on contemporary, ‘hot-button’ moral issues? How are moral decisions similar to – and different from – other types of everyday decisions? What is the role of emotion in moral decision making? As an introduction to the field of moral psychology, this 300-level course will cover research from a range of sub-disciplines within psychology including social-personality psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and developmental psychology. In addition, students will gain exposure to related material in other fields including philosophy, ethology, and economics. Students will gain a firm understanding of the key debates and issues in the study of the moral mind and will gain skills in critical thinking and writing.

An examination of theory and research on how we make sense of ourselves and our social world. Topics covered include the self, decision-making, attitudes, attribution processes and impression formation, and social categorization.

This course deals with psychological issues in the law, with particular reference to criminal law. It focuses mainly on research that has been done on pretrial publicity, eyewitness testimony, rules of evidence, and other factors that might affect jury decisions.

This laboratory course illustrates major methodologies within social psychology, such as attitude measurement, observation of small groups, and experiments. Course capacity is limited to 15 students and priority is given to PSY Specialists and Research Specialists during the first enrolment period.

This course focuses on the development and evaluation of psychological measures, including the measurement of knowledge, abilities, attitudes, and personality traits. We will discuss theoretical and methodological issues in psychological measurement, covering important concepts such as reliability and validity and how these affect the interpretation of test scores and research findings. There will be some discussion of the application of psychological measures to various settings and the ethics of psychological assessment.

An in-depth review of the role of emotion in human psychology, with an emphasis on the links between emotion and cognition. Topics include theories of emotion, emotion regulation, emotional expression, and emotional experience, the role of emotion in decision-making, and the relationships between emotion, motivation and behaviour.

An analysis of the individual, group, and institutional structures and processes that influence behaviour within organizations. Topics may include motivation, leadership, communication, group processes and teamwork, and organizational culture.

This course examines research evidence concerning the impact of psychological factors on physical health and illness.

A review of the field of positive psychology, which is the study of happiness and fulfillment. Topics include personal growth, meaning, hedonic and eudaimonic approaches to well-being, gratitude, awe, flow states, mindfulness and meditation.