PSY 3800 - Relationship Science

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

An exploration of relationship science, an interdisciplinary field that examines the initiation, development, maintenance, and dissolution of close interpersonal relationships through the theoretical lenses of biology, social psychology, and personality psychology. Students will explore the structure and trajectory of relationships, how relationships operate, and how relationship outcomes are influenced by both the personal characteristics that people bring to their relationships and the broader context in which relationships are embedded. Although this course focuses on romantic relationships, we will examine friendship and family relationships as well. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Define and explain the major theoretical perspectives and core principles in relationship science. 2. Examine and appraise empirical findings in relationship science. 3. Formulate testable research questions grounded in the principles and theories in relationship science. 4. Apply the principles and theories of relationship science to understand, evaluate, and mitigate real-world relationship challenges. Prerequisites: PSY 1010 or PSY 1100 or FSHD 1500 (Grade C or higher).

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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