Topics in Psychology

This course introduces students to methodological and theoretical aspects of psychology through in-depth study of some of the field’s most important topics. Students will review works that have shaped the historical development of psychology while also engaging with areas and methods of current research. This course will provide students with hands-on activities such as small research projects that enable participants to familiarize themselves with the methodological tools used by social scientists. Topics may include: social psychology, social and cognitive development, perception, memory, psychological disorders, psychological approaches to the study of behavior, the theories and contributions of major figures in the field, the methodology of psychology and its limitations, ways to apply psychological findings to everyday life, and more.