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PSYC1016A-W10

Interpersonal Process

Interpersonal Process
Two people chat with one another in what seems like an easy, natural exchange. Careful scrutiny of their words, gestures, and appearance, however, reveals that their interaction is a complex, carefully choreographed dance of expectations, impressions, self-presentations, messages, and meta-messages. In this seminar, we will explore the psychological science behind such interpersonal processes, drawing heavily from the scholarly literature in psychology and sociology, and occasionally from popular works. We will maintain a skeptical eye throughout, asking questions such as: How convincing is the evidence? and Why does it not always square with our personal experience? (Students who have taken FYSE 1285 are not eligible to register)
Course Reference Number (CRN):
11283
Subject Code:
PSYC
Course Number:
1016
Section Identifier:
A

Course

PSYC 1016

All Sections in Winter 2010

Winter 2010

PSYC1016A-W10 Lecture (Gurland)