The Psychology of Emotion
PSYC1-DC6851
Credit:
The Paul McGhee Division
This course explores diverse approaches to studying emotions. It discusses the evolutionary origins and biological bases of emotions and emotional expressions; the universal and culturally variable aspects of emotion; emotional development in infants, children, and adults; the role of emotion in attachment relationships and social interactions; emotion-cognition relations; and applications of emotion research in clinical psychology, the health professions, education, and the business world. Students gain firsthand experience with research findings and methods through classroom demonstrations and video illustrations, personal diaries, and team projects.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: Introduction to Psychology and one upper level psychology concentration course or equivalent course work in related social science areas or permission of the instructor. Recommended: Research Methods in Psychology.
To register for this course you must be an admitted student in an NYU credit or degree program or have special student status.
Admitted NYU credit or degree students may visit NYUHome to register through ALBERT.
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