The aim of this course is to provide a set of factors, strategies and tools that allow psychologists, educators, and other professionals in the field of human services to foster performance and well-being in the activities they are engaged in (sports...
This course considers European and American approaches in the study of personality, character development, and abnormal behavior patterns. In this regard, students explore the major schools of psychology: psychoanalysis (Freud), analytical psychology...
While psychological science has made tremendous strides in understanding pathology, explaining weaknesses and treating illness, the past two decades have seen the birth of a new wave in psychology – one that explores human flourishing. What is a good...
Language is the most important window to the world and at the same time a remarkable accomplishment. Yet, the complex processes involved in language comprehension and production are often taken for granted. Consequently this class looks at the...
The course will analyze the interaction of biological, psychological and social determinants of the individual’s mental functioning and behavior and different approaches to mental healthcare; emphasis being placed on both the theoretical and...
This course explores the history and development of psychology in Vienna in the context of 19th century Viennese society. We will cover the classical theory of psychoanalysis, concentrating on the work of Sigmund Freud and the Post-Freudians...
The aim of this course is to provide a comprehensive view of the biopsychosocial framework of human well-being and health and its implications. We will cover evidence supporting the role of psychosocial determinants of health, and chronic stress as...
The aim of this course is to provide a comprehensive view of the biopsychosocial framework of human well-being and health and its implications. Beginning with the micro influences on individual health and moving onto macro influences on health we...
The aim of this course is to provide a comprehensive view of the biopsychosocial framework of human well-being and health and its implications. We will cover evidence supporting the role of psychosocial determinants of health, and chronic stress as...
This course explores child development from conception through middle childhood (age 12), including theories and methods, heredity, prenatal development, and children’s physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and moral development. This knowledge...