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Honors 306:
Human Nature as the Psychologist Sees It
Texts:
S. Freud: Civilization & Its Discontent
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S. Freud: Future of an Illusion
B. F. Skinner: On Having a Poem
B. F. Skinner: Beyond Freedom and Dignity
Chapters 2, 3, 6, & 9
A. Maslow: Toward a Psychology of Being
-- or --
V. Frankl: Man's Search for Meaning
Selected readings from library, internet & handouts
Topics:
Overview: Philosophical & cultural roots of
psychological
perspectives
Psychodynamic Theory: Freud, Jung
Behaviorist Theory: Watson, Skinner
Humanist-existentialist Theory: Maslow, Rogers
Buddhist Theory
Expectations:
1 A major paper or
project examining human nature in terms
of one of the
psychological perspectives noted above or
else compare/contrast two perspectives
2
Summaries/notes with personal commentary of readings
related
to each of the perspectives.
3
Participation in class exercises & discussion
4
Portfolio of your course work, with final overall summary
and evaluation of the materials you've included.
| Evaluation |
% final grade |
| Summaries/notes
with commentary |
40 |
| Class
exercises and discussion
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20 |
| Major project or paper (12 - 15 pages) |
30 |
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Portfolio |
10 |
Policies: Class attendance required.
Late work will be penalized grade-wise at 5% per day.
All work will look professional – e.g., typed, well organized,
etc. (If unsure,
ask the instructor)
NOTE: Students with
disabilities who believe they may need an accommodation in
this class are encouraged to contact Greg Toutges, Coordinator
of Disability Services at 236-2652 V/TTY, CMU 222 as soon as
possible to ensure that accommodations are implemented in a
timely fashion
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