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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 3-25-1997 |
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PSY157 1997 Summer I – 1999 Summer II |
LEC 3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load Acad |
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African/Black
Psychology |
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Historical overview of the development of Black Psychology
and the African-American "frame of reference." Includes topics such
as family, psychological assessment, mental health, male/female
relationships, personality and community development as well as educational,
ethical and contemporary issues. Critical examination of psycho-cultural
forces which have helped to shape and determine the unique thought, styles,
behavior of African-Americans and to gain a greater appreciation of the
theories, research, writings, and activities of Black Psychologists. Prerequisites: None. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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PSY157 1997
Summer I – 1999 Summer II |
African/Black Psychology |
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Describe the historical roots of African/Black Psychology.
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Provide
critical evaluation of several constructs that have played important roles in
mainstream explanations of the behavior of African-Americans
(deconstruction), and provide a psychological portrait of African-Americans
based on present knowledge and conceptualizations by African-American
scholars (reconstruction). (II) |
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Describe the basic theories of personality development
from an Afrocentric perspective. (III) |
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Describe the issues in the area of intelligence and
intelligence testing related to African/Black People. (IV) |
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Describe research methods in the various fields of
psychology. (VI) |
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Describe research methods and ethics of African/Black Psychology.
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Discuss mental health models related to African-Americans.
(VII) |
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Discuss counseling and psychotherapeutic methods working
with African-Americans. (VII) |
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Describe community practices that lead to positive development.
(XII) |
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Discuss the impact of racism on African-American people.
(VIII) |
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Discuss current topics of African/Black Psychology. (X) |
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Discuss practical applications of African/Black
Psychology. (XI) |
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Describe developmental approaches to family functioning,
child rearing practices, and community relations. (V) |
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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PSY157 1997
Summer I – 1999 Summer II |
African/Black Psychology |
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I. Historical Roots of
African/Black Psychology A. Introduction/Course
Overview B. Historical Foundations C. Conceptualizing
African/Black Psychology II. Deconstruction and
Reconstruction A. Deconstruction 1. The Black Self-Hate
paradigm Revisited 2. Delayed Gratification in
Blacks 3. The Status of Locus of
Control in Blacks B. Reconstruction 1. Black English and the
Black Experience 2. Non-verbal Behaviors and
Communication Styles Among African-Americans 3. African-American
Patterns of Cognition III. Personality
Development A. Afrocentric Model B. Identity Development IV. Psychological
Assessment A. Issues of Intelligence B. Intelligence Testing C. Personality Assessment V. Developmental Psychology
A. Family Functioning B. Child Rearing C. Community Relations D. Male/Female
Relationships VI. Fields of Psychology A. Career Opportunities B. Afrocentric Perspective VII. Mental Health Issues A. Mental Health Models B. Mental Health Disorders C. Treatment VIII. Racism A. Psychological Aspects B. Cultural Analysis IX. Research and Ethics A. Paradigms B. ABPSI Ethics C. Research Ethics D. Practice Ethics X. Current/Contemporary
Topics A. Challenges B. New Developments XI. Practical Applications A. Projects XII. Nation
Building/Community Practices A. NGUZO SABA B. KWANZAA C. Other Community
Practices |