Contemporary Theories in Psychology

3 credits · Undergraduate Programs

An analysis of what constitutes a "theory," "model" and "explanation" in psychology as a science. Survey of major theoretical positions in twentieth-century psychology. Prerequisite(s): Psychology 200 and 201, 3 units in a course labelled Psychology at the 300 level or above, and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program. Antirequisite(s): Credit for more than 30 units (Majors) or 36 units (Honours) of Psychology at the 400 or 500 level will not be allowed.