Psychology of Close Relationships

5 credits

Introduces psychological research on close relationships, focusing on adulthood. Gives scientific support for lay knowledge on how relationships work in personal lives. Discusses empirical studies on how close relationships function, including attachment, attraction, social cognition, love, social support, conflict, etc. Presents how relationship scientists conduct their research and how students can critically assess their social interactions. Course equivalent to: TPSYCH 402. Prerequisite: PSYCH 209; recommended: either PSYCH 317, PSYCH 318, or PSYCH 345. Offered: AWSpS.