Discovering the Person: History of the Psychological Sciences
PSYC 310
Fall 2010 not offered
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| Crosslisting:
SISP 312 |
This course surveys major developments in psychology and psychiatry from 1880-1980 with the aim of deciphering the kinds of persons who were "discovered," the techniques of discovery, and the consequences of these discoveries for public as well as private life. We examine characteristics of the new persons who were located, catalogued, and explained by these sciences including irrationality, sexuality, cognitive powers and fallibilities, emotional processes, neurotic behaviors, intelligence, addictive tendencies, and a receding if not nonexistent will. Considered, too, are the various scientific grounds for investigating persons (from realist to dynamic nominalist and social constructionist), the evidence sought in the century-long process of finding and naming psychological kinds, and the modes of producing this knowledge (aggregate methods, case study, and theories). Readings include primary source documents, histories of the disciplines, and challenges to these scientific classifications. Students undertake class presentations as well as a historical project on a topic in the history of modern psychology. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA PSYC |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: PSYC105 OR PSYC101 OR [HIST253 or MDST253 or SISP253] |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (PSYC) |
Major Readings:
Hacking, I REWRITING THE SOUL: MULTIPLE PERSONALITY & THE SCIENCES OF MEMORY
Rabinbach, A. THE HUMAN MOTOR: ORIGINS OF MODERNITY
Sokal, M. (ed) PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING AND AMERICAN SOCIETY, 1890-1930
Meyerowitz, J. HOW SEX CHANGED
Caplan, E. MIND GAMES
Haraway, D. PRIMATE VISIONS
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Examinations and Assignments:
Short essays, exam, class assignments, research paper. |
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