Critical Issues in Psychology

Critical Issues in Psychology
Critical and comparative examination of underlying theoretical and philosophical issues relavant to contemporary social, personality, and cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and psychotherapy.
PSYCH
311
 Hours3.0 Credit, 3.0 Lecture, 0.0 Lab
 PrerequisitesPSYCH 307 & PSYCH 309 & PSYCH 310; or instructor's consent.
 TaughtFall, Winter, Spring, Summer
 ProgramsContaining PSYCH 311
Course Outcomes

1. Assumptions of major theories

Students will identify and describe basic assumptions (and the implications of those assumptions) that underlie the major theories, methods, practices, and schools of contemporary psychology.

Measurement: Multiple choice quizzes or short essay assignments.

2. Critically evaluate assumptions in published writings

Students will identify and critically evaluate these basic assumptions in the published writings of psychologists.

Measurement: Multiple choice reading quizzes and short paper essay assignments.

3. Compare and contrast alternative assumptions

Students will compare and contrast alternative assumptions (and the implications of those assumptions) to those associated with the major theories, methods, practices, and schools of contemporary psychology, especially as they may be relevant to a Christian perspective.

Measurement: Short paper essay assignments.