PSYC180O PO - Seminar in Social Neuroscience

When Offered: Last offered fall 2020.
Instructor(s): R. Lewis
Credit: 1

Neuroscience has transformed the way that we investigate and understand social cognition. In this speaking intensive seminar, we will discuss the primary research literature in social neuroscience, including the neural basis of perceiving others’ thoughts, feelings, and intentions, social interactions, conceptions of the self and relationship to others, social emotions, psychopathy, cultural diversity, and well-being, among others. Formal presentations and discussion will be emphasized, and the course will culminate in an oral presentation of a research proposal. Prerequisites: PSYC 051 PO and either one PSYC 140 PO, PSYC 141 PO, PSYC 143 PO, PSYC 154 PO, or NEUR 101B PO, or permission from the instructor. Letter grade only.

Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
Area 2; Speaking Intensive