Fall 2017 - PSYC 362 D100
Close Relationships (3)
Class Number: 4375
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 5 – Dec 4, 2017: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Dec 16, 2017
Sat, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Yuthika Girme
ygirme@sfu.ca
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Prerequisites:
PSYC 201 and 260.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Reviews theory and research on the psychology of romantic relationships. Topics may include relationship theories, communication, social cognitive processes, intimate partner violence, and relationship interventions.
COURSE DETAILS:
In this course, you will learn about the current science of close relationships with a specific focus on romantic relationships. The course will explore the different phases of relationships: what attracts people to partners, how and why people maintain their relationships, relationship difficulties and dissolution, and single life after relationships end. We will draw on important theories of close relationships to guide our understanding of these individual and dyadic processes (e.g., attachment theory, interdependence theory, investment model).
COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
Although we will focus on specific topics throughout the course, the major objectives of this class are to critically evaluate claims about relationships using relationship research, and to apply your understanding of relationship theories and research about dyadic processes to explain different relationship processes.
Topics:
Attachment Theory: Normative and Individual Differences
Initial Attraction & Self-Expansion Theory
Interdependence Theory & The Investment Model
Social Cognitive Processes
Relationship Conflict
Support in Close Relationships
Forgiveness, & Capitalization
Sex, Passion, and Intimacy
Jealousy and Infidelity
Couples Therapy
Suffocation Model of Marriage and Divorce
Singlehood and Singlism
Grading
- Mid-Term Exam: 30%
- Participation: 10%
- Term Paper/Project: 25%
- Final Exam: 35%
NOTES:
This course requires the use of iclickers to collect in-class responses from students. You may use the iclicker1 or 2 for all iclicker assignments in class.
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
and
Iclicker + Student Remote by Macmillan Higher Education
ISBN: 9780393920239
RECOMMENDED READING:
Other readings and articles will be available to students as a PDF on Canvas. The textbook will be available on course reserves in the library.
Registrar Notes:
SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.
Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html
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