Spring 2018 - PSYC 362 D100
Close Relationships (3)
Class Number: 7458
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Apr 14, 2018
Sat, 3:30–6:30 p.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).
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
Capitalization, Sacrifice, & Forgiveness
Sex, Passion, and Intimacy
Jealousy and Infidelity
Couples Therapy
Suffocation Model of Marriage and Divorce
Singlehood and Singlism
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.
Grading
- Mid-Term Exam: 30%
- Participation: 10%
- Term Paper/Project: 25%
- Final Exam: 35%
NOTES:
THERE WILL BE NO PREREQUISITE WAIVERS GIVEN FOR THIS CLASS.
The class time will consist of lectures, video presentations, iclicker questions, and class and small-group discussions. Attendance and participation are strongly encouraged because the lectures will prepare you for exams and the final paper. Although lecture recordings and power-point slides will be available, this course is not designed as an online course.
All elements of the course must be completed to pass the course (with the exception of participation points).
Materials
MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:
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.
REQUIRED READING:
Bradbury, T. N., & Karney, B. Intimate Relationships. 2nd edition. WW Norton & Company.
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.
ISBN: 978-0-393-92023-9
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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