PSY 3333 Psychology of Emotion

This course will cover key areas of theory and research on emotions across all areas of psychology, including evolutionary, biological, developmental, social, cultural, clinical, and cognitive approaches. We will also discuss the measurement of emotions, emotional expressions, the history of emotions research, and the role of emotions in decision-making and morality. The course will follow a seminar format, consisting mostly of student presentations and class discussions, and we will be reading, writing about, and discussing original research articles. Prerequisites: PSY 2004 Physiological Bases of Behavior or PSY 2009 Social Psychology or PSY 2036 Personality Psychology

Credits

3