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Psychology of Emotion

PSYCH 4515: Psychology of Emotion

An examination of emotion focusing on how emotions are interconnected to other basic psychological processes such as cognition, motivation, decision making, and well-being.
Prereq: A grade of C- or above in 2220 and 2300.
Credit Hours
3

Sample Topics:

  • Theories of Emotion
  • Methods of Science on Emotions
  • Emotions and the Brain
  • Expressions of Emotions
  • The Self and Emotions
  • Happiness and Positive Emotions
  • Sadness and Negative Emotions and Cognition
  • Emotional Regulation and Control
  • Relationships and Emotions with Groups
  • Gender and Emotions
  • Cross Cultural Psychology of Emotions
  • Applied Emotion of Psychology
  • Practice of Emotional Psychology Interventions

Meets the following Psychology Major Goals: 

Knowledge Base in Psychology

  • Describe key concepts, principles, & overarching themes in psychology
  • Develop working knowledge of psychology's content domains
  • Describe applications of psychology

Scientific Inquiry & Critical Thinking

  • Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena
  • Demonstrate psychology information literacy
  • Interpret, design, & conduct basic psychological research

Ethical & Social Responsibility in a Diverse World

  • Apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science & practice

Communication

  • Demonstrate effective writing for different purposes
  • Exhibit effective presentation skills for different purposes

Professional Development

  • Apply psychological content & skills to career goals

To find course availability and times, please visit the Ohio State Course Catalog and Master Schedule.