PS 307 - Psychology of Relationships

Credits: 4
The psychology of relationships is the scientific study of how we initiate, develop, and maintain close relationships, including friendships and romantic relationships. Relationship researchers take an empirical approach to studying personal and social relationships, which involves carefully observing social phenomena, collecting and analyzing data, and drawing conclusions based on the nature of those data. Students study a variety of topics in which relationship processes are at work, including what attracts us to a potential friend or romantic partner, why we fall in love, why we feel jealous, and how we respond to relationship conflicts.

Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): One PS course or MT 207, SC 212, SC 213, SC 215, SC 312, CD 201, or CD 315
Course Restrictions: Junior standing
Liberal Arts Perspective(s): Social and Psychological
Foundations Requirement(s):