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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 02/22/94 |
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PSY235 1994
Fall – 1999 Summer II |
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3 Credit(s) |
3 Period(s) |
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Psychology of Gender Differences |
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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. |
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies: |
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PSY235 1994 Fall – 1999 Summer II |
Psychology of Gender
Differences |
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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 1994 Fall – 1999 Summer II |
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 |