Introduction to PSY R102

This course lands at the fascinating intersection between psychology and communication. What you learn in this class will be widely applicable to your personal and professional relationships.

Understanding human behavior helps us to understand the world and people around us. The critical thinking skills you learn from research-based relationship science will help you guide your own life and relationships.

The course begins with the foundations of science, in theory and methods, and then moves into many of the specialized domains of interpersonal research. We will discuss how to interpret research findings, as well as understand the limits of our understanding of human behavior and how we interact with one another.

Example Assignments

• Completing self report scales to learn more about your listening and conflict styles

• Reading current relational research, including topics such as how relationships have been impacted by the pandemic and how relationships are impacted by psychological disorders

• Completing personality assessments and discussing results with your classmates