85-341 Hidden Assumptions in Psychology

9 units, Carnegie Mellon University

Since psychology became a discipline, people have had ideas about what psychology is, what psychology should or should not do, and which psychological methods are considered rigorous. Over time, these ideas have become embedded in the ways we conduct psychological research. In this course, we will investigate some of the assumptions inherent in various subareas of psychology, including social psychology, developmental psychology, and research methods. Students in this seminar course will learn how to evaluate and critique psychological theories and research from different philosophical, historical, and cultural perspectives.

Prerequisites: (85-219 or 85-221 or 85-102 or 85-241 or 85-211 or 85-251 or 85-213) and (85-340 or 85-310 or 85-320 or 85-330 or 85-314)

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