Advanced Seminar: The Science of Interpersonal Relationships

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This course will address specific theories and methods related to the scientific study of interpersonal relationships. Using a lifespan perspective, the course will examine three primary groups of relationships - family relationships in infancy and childhood, peer relationships in childhood and adolescence, and pair bonds in adolescence and adulthood. Students will investigate how relationships develop, why they are important, how they affect us, and how and why they vary from person to person. Satisfies Psychology major requirement. Prerequisites & Notes PSY 101 & PSY 200