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PSYC 384 - Topical Applications in Psychological Science

Semester Offered: Spring
1 unit(s)
Individual or group studies with prior approval of the adviser and of the instructor who supervises the work.This course focuses on topical applications of psychological science. Dara Greenwood.

Topic for 2019/20b: Topical Applications in Psychological Science: Students will read and discuss current research on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, etc.), covering a range of psychological perspectives (Developmental, Personality, Social, Health) and will develop a research project to be conducted and analyzed in the second half of the semester. The goal will be to build on and extend existing research by surveying Vassar students and other populations about their own use of social media and how it intersects with their social and emotional well-being . Dara Greenwood.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor; each instructor sets content-specific prerequisites.

Course Format: INT



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