PSYC324

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PSYC324

INTELLIGENCE PSYC324 SP

Next Offered in 9899 SP

A seminar dealing with research on intelligence. The course will deal with the following topics: history of research on intelligence; the structure of intellect; contemporary process theories of intelligence; stability and change in intelligence; intelligence and schooling; genetic and environmental influences on intelligence; race, class and gender differences in intelligence; the use of intelligence tests for selection. Special attention will be given to public policy issues.

MAJOR READINGS

A selection of chapters and articles.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Class presentations and final paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This is a specialized course in the study area of Personality/Psycholopathology. Optional Prerequisite: An equivalent to PSYC201 and PSYC214, or permission of instructor.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00

Prerequisites: PSYC105 and PSYC201

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998

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Reference:

Walsh, Bruce and Nancy Betz. TESTS AND ASSESSMENT, Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, 1985

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