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Description: MCCCD Approval: 4-24-2007 |
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PSY235 2007
Fall - 9999 |
LEC 3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load Acad |
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Psychology of Gender |
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To assess historical and psychological perspectives on women and men and to evaluate contemporary viewpoints regarding the psychology of women and men. Prerequisites: PSY101 with a grade of C or better or permission of Instructor. Course
Attribute(s): General Education Designation: Cultural
Diversity - [C] General Education Designation: Social and Behavioral Sciences - [SB] |
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies: |
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PSY235 2007 Fall - 9999 |
Psychology of Gender |
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Describe myths and stereotypes surrounding the concept of women and men. (I) |
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Describe theories that relate to the psychological development of women and men. (II) |
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Describe the psychological effects of hormones, pregnancy, and women's and men's physiological structure. (III) |
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Describe sex differences at various ages. (IV) |
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Describe theories of sex role acquisition. (IV) |
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Describe the effects of alternate choice of sex role. (IV) |
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Describe abilities, achievement, and motivation in women compared to men. (V) |
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Describe women's and men's adjustment to life changes and career demands. (VI) |
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Describe minority women's and men's roles and adjustment. (VII) |
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MCCCD Official Course Outline: |
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PSY235 2007 Fall - 9999 |
Psychology of Gender |
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I. Introduction A. Definitions B. Myths and stereotypes C. Historical considerations II. Theories A. Psychoanalytic B. Social learning C. Cognitive-developmental III. Physical considerations A. Physiology B. Hormones C. Pregnancy IV. Sex role A. Sex differences at different ages B. Theories of sex role acquisition C. Alternate styles V. Abilities, achievement, motivation A. Cognitive style B. Motivation C. Gifted women VI. Adjustment A. Life changes B. Career C. Women vs. men D. Women and men in therapy VII. Minority women A. Racial minorities B. Lesbian women/gay men |