Human Evolutionary Psychology

L33 Psych 4099

How did evolution by natural selection shape the way human beings think and behave? Does evolution explain human cooperation and friendship, human morality, reproductive decisions and social interactions? What sex differences in cognition or behavior are caused by evolution? This course introduces the concepts and findings of evolutionary psychology, mostly through reading of primary sources--articles from psychology and biology journals--and discussion and presentation of empirical cases. PREREQ: At least 6 units of upper-level, home-based Psychology coursework, OR Anthro 3383.

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Contemporary Topics in Social Psychology: Political Psychology

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11:30A-1:00P

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Boyer

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L33 Psych 413

This is an advanced seminar on political psychology designed for upper-level undergraduates, primarily juniors and seniors. As implied by the title, this seminar shall focus on the intersection between social psychology and political science, with emphasis on the processes driving memory, emotion, and attitude. This course will address many interesting questions that pertain to the dynamics of politics, including but not limited to the outcome of presidential elections. For example, how might the threat of terrorism affect voters' proclivity to endorse ideologically conservative vs. liberal views? Is there a basic difference between how conservatives vs. liberals process information? How do people make decisions about what is "moral" vs. "immoral" and how might political attitudes play a role in these kinds of judgments? What are the ways that religious beliefs play a role in driving people's tendency to endorse vs. reject principles of the Christian Right? During this course we shall also have a focus on the rise and ultimate election of Donald Trump, and consider whether the election of a "Trump-like" quasi-populist politician was inevitable or not. PREREQ: Social psychology 315. Same as L32 Pol Sci 4131.

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Every 2-3 Years / History

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Somers Family / 251

Lambert

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L33 Psych 4413

Advanced Cognitive Neuroscience (WRITING INTENSIVE)

An intensive, case-study based approach to the underlying principles and mechanisms of brain function that give rise to complex human cognitive behavior. Emphasis will be placed on understanding and evaluating cutting-edge neuroscience research that has yielded new insights into the organization and structure of higher mental processes. Students will develop critical thinking and writing skills via a strong class participation component and a writing intensive format. Topics include perception, attention, memory, language, emotion, and executive control. Writing Intensive. Declared Psychology majors will be given priority over others to enroll. PREREQ: Psych 100B and either Psych 3401 or Psy 344/Bio 3411 or Psych 3604.

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Somers Family / 251

Braver

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Independent Study for a Supplemental Concentration

L33 Psych 444A

PREREQ: Acceptance into a Supplemental Concentration in Psychological and Brain Sciences (only for students who matriculated prior to Fall 2016). Written permission (Petition for Supervision of Psych 444A) of a member of the faculty of the department (or other approved supervisor) who agrees to supervise the student's work is also required. In addition to the approved research for the Supplemental Concentration, an APA-study research paper must be satisfactorily completed to obtain credit. Petition for Supervision of P&BS 444A forms are available in the Psychology Building, room 207B. Students will be enrolled only after they have completed both the Petition for a Supplemental Concentration in P&BS and the Petition for Supervision of P&BS 444A, and returned them to the Undergraduate Coordinator in Psychology 207B. Open only to P&BS majors.

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Independent Study for the Major in P&BS: Cognitive Neuroscience

L33 Psych 444B

PREREQ: Acceptance into the P&BS Cognitive Neuroscience major. Permission of a member of the faculty of the department (or other approved supervisor) who agrees to supervise the student's work. In addition to the approved research in the area of cognitive neuroscience, an APA-style research paper must be satisfactorily completed to obtain credit. Petition for Supervision of P&BS 444B are available in the Psychology Building, room 207B. Students will be enrolled only after they have completed the petition and returned it to the Undergraduate Coordinator in Psychology 207B. Open only to P&BS: Cognitive Neuroscience majors.

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Independent study, tutorial, or other

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Kohlman

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Kohlman

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Independent Study for a Concentration in Psychological and Brain Sciences

L33 Psych 444C

PREREQ: Acceptance into a Concentration in Psychological and Brain Sciences (only for students who matriculate after SU 2016). Written permission (Petition for Supervision of P&BS 444C) of a member of the faculty of the department (or other approved supervisor) who agrees to supervise the student's work is also required. In addition to the approved research for the concentration, an APA-style research paper must be satisfactorily completed to obtain credit. Petition for Supervision of P&BS 444C are available in the Psychology Building, room 207B. Students will be enrolled only after they have completed both the Petition for a Concentration in P&BS and the Petition for Supervision of P&BS 444C, and returned them to the Undergraduate Coordinator in 207B. Open only to P&BS majors.

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Development of Social Cognition (Writing Intensive)

L33 Psych 4592

This course will explore what is known about the development of social cognition, with a focus on infants' and children's reasoning about others' actions and minds. We will begin by framing the critical issues in social cognitive development, with a focus on attachment in infancy and the human propensity to connect with others. We will then consider contemporary research concerning infants' ability to navigate the social world, for example, identifying social partners and learning from others. We will also look at what happens when the human capacity to reason This course explores current research in social cognitive development. We will begin by framing the critical issues in the field, beginning with the roots of attachment in infancy and the human propensity to connect with others. We will then consider newer research concerning infants' ability to navigate the social world. We will also look at what happens when the human capacity to reason about others breaks down, as with autism. Further topics will include children's reasoning about social groups, the development of bias and prejudice, various aspects of morality, and social exclusion and bullying. Each week we will cover a topic by reading a background chapter and a set of relevant journal articles. Class time will be devoted to active discussion of these readings, with lecture and class activities as needed, to complement the readings and set the stage for discussion. This is a writing intensive course, so a second goal is for you to improve your writing. There will be several writing assignments of varying length, some of which will receive extensive feedback on from the instructor, and then prepare an improved final version. You will also give a brief presentation to the class that directly addresses writing. PREREQ: Psych 100B, and either Psych 315, 321, or 360.

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Seminar in Selected Topics in Learning & Memory: Collective Memory

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2:30P-4:00P

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Markson

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L33 Psych 461

This course provides an overview and analysis of phenomena of people remembering as part of a group - one's country, one's state, one's university, one's family. Collective memories are critical for one's identity, for knowing who we are and how to interpret the world around us. We will consider narcissistic tendencies of group memories in specific contexts (e.g., the Russian vs. American interpretation of world events; views of Trump supporters vs. Clinton supporters on events in the U.S.) The course will range from humanistic, anthropological, psychological, and sociological perspectives on memory. PREREQ: Psych 100B and a course on human memory or permission of the instructor.

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Somers Family / 216B

Roediger, Wertsch

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The Science of Paying Attention

L33 Psych 4615

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3:00P-6:00P

Somers Family / 251

Bugg

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Study for Honors (Writing Intensive)

L33 Psych 498

Acceptance into the Honors Program is based on superior performance as evidenced by the student's record in undergraduate course work and the written agreement (Petition for Permission to Enroll) of a member of the faculty of the Department (or other approved supervisor) to supervise an Honors project. The student must complete 6 units of Honors work (3 units of Psych 498 and 3 units of Psych 499), submit an acceptable written thesis, and be recommended by the Department. Recommendation for an Honors degree will be based on the evaluation of the written thesis and the student's overall performance as an undergraduate. Students in the Honors Program meet regularly in the Honors Seminar to discuss their research and become acquainted with the work of the other students. Psych 498 is a writing intensive course. Further information is available in the brochure "The Senior Honors Program" available in the department, or online at: http://www.artsci.wustl.edu/~psych/undergrad.html. Writing Intensive. PREREQ: Psych 301 or 3011 and permission of the Honors Coordinator are required for this course. All students must meet with Dr. Sommers prior to registering.

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Sommers

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Research Designs and Methods

L33 Psych 5011

This course provides graduate students with a broad-based exposure to conceptual and practical issues in planning, designing, executing and evaluating research in the behavioral sciences. Topics include Reliability and Validity, experimental design, quasi-experimental design, single-case research, among other topics. PREREQ: Psychology graduate students, OR by permission of the instructor, Psych 5066 and 5067 or equivalent.

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11:00A-12:30P

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Dobbins

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Introduction to the theoretical concepts underlying quantitative methods in psychology. Topics include set theory, probability theory including the basic probability density functions and their cumulative distributions, joint events and stochastic independence, sampling theory and sampling distributions (including the binomial, normal, t, chi-square and F distributions), parameter estimation, interval estimation, the t-test, hypothesis testing, power, and some nonparametric statistics. PREREQ: Introductory Statistics and Graduate standing.

L33 Psych 5066

Quantitative Methods I

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Somers Family / 216

Hill

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Advanced Cognitive Psychology

L33 Psych 5087

An advanced introduction to core topics in cognitive psychology. Topics to be covered include attention, memory, problem-solving, imagery, categorization, action planning, and comprehension. PREREQ: Graduate standing.

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Psychological Assessment I

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Somers Family / 216A

Zacks, Dobbins

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L33 Psych 5112

An introduction to the theory, development, and evaluation of cognitive assessment techniques and tests is provided. Students also gain experience in the administration, scoring, and reporting of results from standard assessment tools. Less commonly used approaches such as observational methods will be discussed. Relevant research relating to the assessment of diverse populations will be examined. PREREQ: OPEN TO CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY GRADUATE STUDENTS AND OTHER ADVANCED GRADUATE STUDENTS WITH PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

Applied Longitudinal Data Analysis

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White

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L33 Psych 5165

This course covers modern methods of handling longitudinal, repeated measures. The class will introduce the rationale of measuring change and stability over time to study phenomena, as well as how within-person designs can increase statistical power and precision compared to more traditional designs. Most the course will use multi-level models and latent (growth) curve models to specify patterns of change across time. Additional topics include: visualization, measurement invariance, time-to-event models and power. PREREQ: Use of R will be required, Familiarity with MLM and/or Structural Equation Models.

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Jackson

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Advanced Cognitive, Computational and Systems Neuroscience

L33 Psych 519

This course will develop critical thinking and analysis skills with regard to topics in Cognitive, Computational and Systems Neuroscience. Course format will be a series of modules composed of intensive, faculty-led case studies on interdisciplinary topics at the intersection of psychology, computation and neuroscience. The goal will be to highlight the benefits of integrative, interdisciplinary approaches, by delving into a small set of topics from a variety of perspectives, rather than providing a survey-level introduction to a broader set of topic areas. Modules will involve a combination of lectures and student-led discussion groups, with students further expected to complete a multi-disciplinary integrative final review paper. Case-study topics will vary somewhat from year to year, but are likely to include some of the following: temporal coding as a mechanism for information processing, coordinate transformations in sensory-motor integration, mechanisms of cognitive control, motor control strategies including application to neural prosthetics, and memory systems in health and disease. PREREQ: Graduate standing.

Every 1 or 2 Years / History

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Somers Family / 215B

Braver

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The Science of Close Relationships

L33 Psych 5227

This graduate seminar focuses on theory and research in close relationships. The goals of the course are to (1) familiarize students with classic and contemporary theorizing in the field of close relationships, (2) read and critique influential research in the field, and (3) introduce students to some of the field's unique methodological and statistical challenges. The course will cover topics related to the initiation, development, maintenance, and dissolution of close relationships, and discuss implications of close relationships for individuals' psychological and physical health. Although the course draws mainly on theory and research from social and personality psychology, topics are relevant to other areas such as clinical, developmental, or cognitive psychology. PREREQ: Graduate standing.

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Somers Family / 215B

Winterheld

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This is an advanced course in psychopathology, or the scientific study of mental disorders. It will focus on conceptual foundations for the study and treatment of major mental disorders as well as the methodological and clinical issues that follow from their consideration. The overall goal of the course is to promote critical thinking and to foster the development of clinical scientists who will discover new knowledge regarding psychopathology. The course is composed of five sections that are concerned with: (1) the history or psychopathology and training in psychological clinical science, (2) causal models regarding the development of mental disorders, (3) the definition and classification of mental disorders, (4) epidemiology (including considerations regarding culture and gender), (5) descriptive psychopathology (i.e., the phenomenology of perception and cognition, emotion, volition, and personality). PREREQ: OPEN ONLY TO DOCTORAL STUDENTS IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY OR BY PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

L33 Psych 537

Advanced Psychopathology

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Oltmanns

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SEMINAR IN RESEARCH ETHICS

L33 Psych 5405

In-depth review and discussion of common ethical concerns encountered in research, including the use of human and animal participants, informed consent, the Belmont report, the role of the IRB, protection of special populations, deception in research, duty to refer, various forms of conflict of interest, issues of data ownership and sharing, bias and fraud in data collection, analysis, and reporting, conflicts surrounding authorship, concerns about duplicate or fragmented publication, understanding and preventing plagiarism, and the reporting of misconduct of others. PREREQ: Open only to Psychology graduate students.

Empirically Supported Treatment in the Clinic

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Somers Family / 215

Larsen

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L33 Psych 544

Intro to emotional disorders and their effective treatment in adults. This course combines didactic materials, practice sessions in class, and examples from supervision of some members of the class. The student will learn to assess and treat common problems in the outpatient clinic with empirically supported procedures, understand the theories behind these procedures, and be exposed to the process of applying the procedures in the clinic. PREREQ: Graduate standing; completion of an introductory course in psychotherapy or permission of instructor.

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Introduction to Psychological Treatments

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L33 Psych 545

Introduction to basic concepts and theoretical views of psychotherapy, with attention to aspects of the psychotherapeutic process such as initiating psychotherapy, multicultural factors, typical problems encountered, and termination. Also addresses ethics, supervision, evidence-based treatment, and other professional issues. PREREQ: Open to advanced clinical doctoral students or with permission of instructor.

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Lawton

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Introduction to Affective Science

L33 Psych 5453

The complexity and significance of emotions make their study particularly exciting and challenging. Emotions both shape and are shaped by our subjective experiences, physiology, behaviors, cognitions, social interactions, and health. This course offers an overview of theory and research on emotion with content stretching across psychological disciplines, including personality, social, clinical, developmental, and neuropsychology. Course content will include definitions of emotion, physiological changes associated with emotion, and individual differences in emotional experience. The course will also examine how culture, cognitions, and relationships affect and are affected by emotion and how emotion is related to physical and mental health. PREREQ: Graduate standing.

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Thompson

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Practicum in Psychotherapy

L33 Psych 564

Ten hours per week supervised training in psychotherapy and behavior change in an applied clinical setting. Prerequisites: Washington University doctoral clinical psychology students only.

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Lawton

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Carpenter

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