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PSY - Psychologie / Psychology




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Course descriptions


PSY1101 Introduction to Experimental Psychology (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Object and method of psychology. Heredity, environment, human development. Nervous system, consciousness. Sensory processes, perception, cognition, memory, language, and thought. Learning. (Previously PSY 1200). G. PSY1101AIntroduction to Experimental Psychology 3 cr.

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PSY1102 Introduction to Applied Psychology (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Emotions, motivation. Personality. Mental health, abnormal behaviour and therapeutic approaches. Social psychology. Historical perspective. (Previously PSY 1200). G.

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PSY1501 Introduction � la psychologie exp�rimentale (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Objet et m�thode de la psychologie. H�r�dit�, environnement et d�veloppement humain. Syst�me nerveux, ph�nom�ne de conscience, processus sensoriel, perception, cognition, m�moire, langage et pens�e. Processus d'apprentissage. (Ant�rieurement PSY 1600). G.

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PSY1502 Introduction � la psychologie appliqu�e (3,0,0) 3 cr.
�motions et motivation. Personnalit�. Sant� mentale, comportement anormal et approches th�rapeutiques. Psychologie sociale. Perspective historique. (Ant�rieurement PSY1600). G.

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PSY2102 Learning and Conditioning (3,0,1) 3 cr.
Learning phenomena. The conditions of learning and their consequences. Lectures, laboratory exercises and reports. Prerequisites: PSY1101,PSY1102 C.

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PSY2105 Child Development (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Physical, cognitive, linguistic, emotional and social development in childhood studied from different empirical and theoretical perspectives in psychology. Prerequisites: PSY1101,PSY1102 G.

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PSY2106 Quantitative Methods in Psychology I (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Descriptive statistics: frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and variability, normal curve, correlation and regression. Introduction to inferential statistics: hypothesis testing, T test and chi-square. Application to psychology. Leads into PSY2116.Prerequisites: PSY1101,PSY1102 This course cannot be combined for credits with POL3156.This course cannot be combined for credits with PSY2106,POL3156.Some sections of this course are offered with a more student- centred, ITC-based (Information and communication technologies) format. C.

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PSY2110 Social Psychology (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Social perception, attitudes, prejudice, interpersonal attraction, social influence, agression, groups, and leadership. Prerequisites: PSY1101,PSY1102 G.

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PSY2114 Lifespan Psychology (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Developmental psychology from birth to old age. Prerequisite: PSY1101 (Course reserved for students registered in Nursing and Occupational Therapy). PSY2114ALifespan Psychology 3 cr.

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PSY2116 Quantitative Methods in Psychology II (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Statistical inference: simple and complex analysis of variance, multiple comparisons, trend analysis, power and covariance analysis. Application to psychology. Prerequisite: PSY2106 (MAT2378 for B.Sc. Psychology students.) (Previously PSY 3104.) H.

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PSY2174 Research Methods and Ethics (3,0,1) 3 cr.
Methodology and ethics of research. Research protocols. Experimental and non-experimental designs. Documentation. Writing style. Prerequisites: PSY1101,PSY1102 (Previously PSY 4174.) C.

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PSY2301 Biological Foundations of Behaviour (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Fundamentals of genetics and cytology. Elements of neurophysiology and physiological methods. Evolutionary development and organization of mammalian nervous system. Basic neuroanatomy. Neurochemical aspects of behaviour. Methods and techniques in physiological psychology. Sensory and motor systems. Associate pathways. Prerequisites: PSY1101,PSY1102 (Previously PSY2108 and PSY2109)C.

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PSY2303 Personality (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Major theories in personality. Main schools of thought and study of general characteristics of each theory. Leading representative of each school. Prerequisites: PSY1101,PSY1102 (Previously PSY3303). G.

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PSY2309 Psychology of Statistical Intuition (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Introduction to statistical reasoning as a cognitive process, aimed at improving metacognitive abilities as they relate to learning quantitive methods in Psychology. This is a Pass/Fail course. C.

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PSY2391 Special Topics in Psychology I (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Examination of a particular topic in psychology. Content and format will vary depending on professor. C. Formerly PSY3392.

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PSY2502 Apprentissage et conditionnement (3,0,1) 3 cr.
Les ph�nom�nes de l'apprentissage. Les conditions de l'apprentissage et leurs cons�quences. Les cours th�oriques sont compl�t�s par des travaux et des rapports de laboratoire. Pr�alables: PSY1501,PSY1502 C.

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PSY2505 D�veloppement de l'enfant (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Le d�veloppement physique, cognitif, linguistique, affectif et social de l'enfant sera �tudi� en fonction de diff�rentes approches empiriques et th�oriques en psychologie. Pr�alables: PSY1501,PSY1502 G.

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PSY2506 M�thodes quantitatives en psychologie I (3,0,0) 3 cr.
La statistique descriptive : les distributions de fr�quences, les valeurs de tendance centrale et de variabilit�, la courbe normale et ses utilisations, la corr�lation et la r�gression. Introduction � l'inf�rence statistique : la v�rification des hypoth�ses, le test t et le chi-deux. Applications en psychologie. Conduit � PSY2516.Pr�alables: PSY1501,PSY1502 Ce cours ne peut �tre combin� pour fin de cr�dits avec POL3556.Certaines sections de ce cours sont offertes selon un format plus individualis� faisant appel aux TIC (Technologies de l'information et de la communication). C.

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PSY2510 Psychologie sociale (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Perception sociale, attitudes, pr�jug�s, l'attraction interpersonnelle, l'influence sociale, l'agression, les groupes et le leadership. Pr�alables: PSY1501,PSY1502 G.

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PSY2514 Psychologie du d�veloppement de la naissance � la mort (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Psychologie du d�veloppement de la naissance au vieillissement. Pr�alable: PSY1501 (Ce cours est r�serv� aux personnes inscrites � l'�cole des sciences infirmi�res et en ergoth�rapie).

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PSY2516 M�thodes quantitatives en psychologie II (3,0,0) 3 cr.
L'inf�rence statistique: l'analyse de la variance simple et complexe, les comparaisons multiples, l'analyse de la tendance, la puissance et l'analyse de la covariance. Applications en psychologie. Pr�alable: PSY2506 (MAT2778 pour les �tudiants au B.Sc. psychologie.) (Ant�rieurement PSY 3504.) S.

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PSY2574 M�thodes de recherche et �thique (3,0,1) 3 cr.
M�thodologie et �thique de la recherche. Protocole de recherche. Design exp�rimental et non-exp�rimental. Documentation. R�daction de rapports et d'articles. Pr�alables: PSY1501,PSY1502 (Ant�rieurement PSY 4574.) C.

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PSY2701 Fondements biologiques du comportement (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Notions de base en g�n�tique et en cytologie. �l�ments de neurophysiologie et de m�thodes physiologiques. D�veloppement �volutif et organisation du syst�me nerveux des mammif�res. Aspects neurochimiques du comportement. M�thodes et techniques en psychologie physiologique. Syst�mes sensoriel et moteur. R�seaux associatifs. Pr�alables: PSY1501,PSY1502 (Ant�rieurement PSY 2508 et PSY 2509.) C.

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PSY2703 Personnalit� (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Introduction aux principales th�ories de la personnalit�. Principales �coles. Caract�ristiques g�n�rales de la th�orie ou �tude d'un repr�sentant important de chaque �cole. Pr�alables: PSY1501,PSY1502 (Ant�rieurement PSY 3703.) G.

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PSY2709 Psychologie de l'intuition statistique (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Introduction au raisonnement statistique en tant que processus cognitif visant � d�velopper une comp�tence m�tacognitive accrue en ce qui a trait � l'apprentissage des m�thodes quantitatives en psychologie. Note d'�valuation: r�ussite(P)/�chec(F). C.

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PSY2791 Th�mes particuliers en psychologie I (3,0,0) 3 cr.
�tude d'un th�me particulier en psychologie. Le contenu et le format sont susceptibles de changer en fonction du responsable du cours. C.

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PSY3101 The Psychology of Death and Dying (3,0,0) 3 cr.
The psychology of the dying process. Denial of and vulnerability to death in contemporary times. Normal and problematic grief. Psychological aspects of the funeral. Prerequisites: PSY1101,PSY1102 G.

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PSY3102 Interpersonal Relationships (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Verbal and non- verbal communication. Theory and research of interpersonal relationships. Intercultural communication. In-class laboratory exercises and preparation of individual projects. Prerequisites: PSY1101,PSY1102 G.

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PSY3105 The Psychology of Adolescence (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Physical, emotional, social, moral and intellectual development of the adolescent. Problems in the development of personal, social and sexual maturity. Prerequisites: PSY1101,PSY1102 G.

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PSY3108 Perception (3,0,1) 3 cr.
The problem of perception. Nature of perceptual phenomena. Principles of perception. Psychological, physiological and philosophical aspects. Prerequisites: PSY1101,PSY1102.C.

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PSY3109 Social Motivation (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Theories of motivation. Emotions as motives and indicators of motivational states. Self-efficacy, success expectancy, and outcome importance in motivated behaviour. Gender differences. Motivational bases of current concerns: obesity, phobias, self-handicapping, over achievement behaviours. Prerequisites: PSY1101,PSY1102 G.

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PSY3121 Psychology of Women (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Theoretical and methodological issues concerning women. Sexual dimorphism, biology and socialization experiences. Gender stereotypes. Familial, occupational, and other societal roles. Identity and self- concept in relation to social norms. Mental health and well- being. Violence against women. Prerequisites: PSY1101,PSY1102 G.

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PSY3122 Human Sexual Behaviour (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Fundamental questions about human sexual behaviour. Biological bases of human sexuality. Development and manifestations of human sexual behaviour. Sexuality and culture, current trends. Prerequisites: PSY1101,PSY1102 G.

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PSY3123 The Psychology of the Family (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Relationships, separation, divorce, remarriage and step-parenting. Childlessness, infertility, pregnancy. Caring. Poverty. Abuse of children, spouse or elders. Balancing work and family. Psychopathology and treatment. Prerequisites: PSY1101,PSY1102 G.

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PSY3124 Industrial Psychology (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Selection, placement and training; work motivation, morale and job satisfaction; leadership, supervision and decision-making; job analysis and evaluation; work environment and the organization. Prerequisites: PSY1101,PSY1102 G.

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PSY3126 Cross-Cultural Psychology (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Definition of culture. Impact of culture on psychological processes (e.g., cognitive development, sensation and perception, social behaviour). Communication across cultures. Ethnic relations in a multicultural society. Psychological effects of culture change. Mental health and well-being among immigrants and refugees. Culture-centred assessment and psychotherapy. Prerequisites: PSY1101,PSY1102 G.

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PSY3128 The Psychology of Ageing (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Psychological processes of late adulthood. Sensory processes, attention, memory, learning, intelligence, personality, interpersonal relationships, coping strategies, mental health issues, depression, dementia, interventions of the clinical psychologist. Prerequisites: PSY1101,PSY1102 G.

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PSY3132 Special Topics in Social Psychology (3,0,1) 3 cr.
Study of various themes in social psychology. The content may change from year to year. There is a research component in the course. Prerequisite: PSY2110 (Previously PSY3110). G.

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PSY3142 Drugs and Behaviour (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Behavioural pharmacology, psychotropic drugs, drug classes, therapeutic indications, abuse potential, societal impact of drugs. Prerequisite: PSY2301 H.

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PSY3171 Psychopathology (3,0,0) 3 cr.
An introduction to one or more major theories of psycho-pathology and related milestones in development. Anxiety. Depression. Neuroses. Psychoses. Conduct disorders and other abnormal states. Prerequisites: PSY1101,PSY1102 (Previously PSY 4171.) C.

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PSY3172 Computing in Psychology (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Use of the computer to collect, analyse and report data generated from psychological research. Interpretation of computer output. Lab exercises. Prerequisites: PSY2174,PSY2116.(Previously PSY4175). This is a Pass/Fail course. H.

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PSY3301 Behavioural Neuroscience (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Neural communication and synaptic integration. Biochemistry and pharmacology of synaptic transmission. Brain mechanisms underlying reward and punishment, aggression, memory and sleep-walking processes. Prerequisite: PSY2301 H.

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PSY3304 Special Topics in the Study of Personality (3,0,0) 3 cr.
The study of various themes in personality theory. The content may change from year to year. Prerequisite: PSY2303 (Previously PSY 4303.) C.

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PSY3305 Psychology and Personal Development (3,0,0) 3 cr.
An examination of recent research and theory in selected areas of psychology with emphasis on their implications for everyday living and personal development. Areas covered may include topics such as self-identity and self-esteem, self-control and self- management, human relationships and social skills, career planning and development, the management of stress. Prerequisites: PSY1101,PSY1102 G.

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PSY3307 Psychometric Methods (3,0,0) 3 cr.
The rationale and problems of psychometric methods. Test construction and item analysis. Psychometric properties of tests: reliability, validity and standard error. The different types of norms. Intelligence, aptitude, interest and personality: Tests and models. Prerequisites: PSY2106 (MAT2378 for B.Sc.Psychology students). (Formely PSY2107)C.

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PSY3377 Cognition (3,0,1) 3 cr.
Introduction to contemporary cognitive psychology. Origin of cognitive and symbolic processes. Historic foundations. Acquisition of various kinds of knowledge. Analysis of cognitive strategies. Prerequisites: PSY1101,PSY1102 C.

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PSY3391 Special Topics in Psychology II (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Examination of a particular topic in psychology. Content and format will vary depending on professor. Prerequisites: PSY1101,PSY1102 C.

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PSY3501 Psychologie de la mort et du mourant (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Mourir : le processus psychologique. N�gation et vuln�rabilit� contemporaines face � la mort. Le deuil normal et le deuil probl�matique. Aspects psychologiques des fun�railles. Pr�alables: PSY1501,PSY1502 G.

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PSY3502 Psychologie des relations interpersonnelles (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Introduction � l'�tude de la communication verbale et non verbale. Th�ories et recherche en relations interpersonnelles. La communication interculturelle. Exercices en classe et pr�paration de projets individuels. Pr�alables: PSY1501,PSY1502 G.

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PSY3505 Psychologie du d�veloppement : l'adolescence (3,0,0) 3 cr.
D�veloppement physique, �motif, social, moral et intellectuel de l'adolescent et de l'adolescente. Probl�mes rattach�s au d�veloppement de la maturit� personnelle, sociale et sexuelle. Pr�alables: PSY1501,PSY1502 G.

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PSY3508 Perception (3,0,1) 3 cr.
Le probl�me de la perception. La nature des ph�nom�nes perceptuels. Les principes de la perception. Aspects psychologiques, physiologiques et philosophiques. Pr�alables: PSY1501,PSY1502 C.

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PSY3509 Motivation sociale (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Les th�ories et la motivation. Les �motions en tant que sources et indicateurs des �tats motivationnels. Le r�le de la perception de l'efficacit� personnelle, des attentes de succ�s, de l'importance des r�sultats et des diff�rences li�es au sexe dans le comportement motiv�. Les bases motivationnelles de certains probl�mes courants tels que: l'ob�sit�, les phobies, l'auto-handicap, l'obsession de la r�ussite. Pr�alables: PSY1501,PSY1502 G.

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PSY3521 Psychologie des femmes (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Probl�matiques contemporaines. Dimorphisme sexuel, biologie et processus de socialisation. St�r�otypes li�s au sexe. Les r�les des femmes dans et hors de la famille. Identit� et concept de soi des femmes en rapport avec les normes sociales. Sant� mentale et bien-�tre psychologique. La violence faite aux femmes. Pr�alables: PSY1501,PSY1502 G.

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PSY3522 Le comportement sexuel chez les humains (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Aspects fondamentaux de la sexualit� humaine. Origines biologiques. D�veloppement et modalit�s des conduites. La sexualit� en rapport avec la culture et les courants sociaux contemporains. Pr�alables: PSY1501,PSY1502 G.

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PSY3523 Psychologie de la famille (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Relations, s�paration, divorce, remariage et famille reconstitu�e. D�sir d'enfants, inf�condit�, grossesse. Soins. Pauvret�. Abus faits aux enfants, aux conjoints et aux personnes �g�es. �quilibre entre le travail et la famille. Psychopathologie et traitements. Pr�alables: PSY1501,PSY1502 G.

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PSY3524 Psychologie industrielle (3,0,0) 3 cr.
La s�lection, le placement et la formation du personnel. La motivation au travail en rapport avec la satisfaction et le moral. Le leadership : la supervision et la prise de d�cisions. L'analyse des t�ches et l'�valuation du rendement; le milieu de travail et son organisation. Pr�alables: PSY1501,PSY1502 G.

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PSY3526 Psychologie interculturelle 3 cr.
La notion de la culture. L'impact de la culture sur divers processus psychologiques (d�veloppement cognitif, sensation et perception, comportement social). La communication interculturelle. Les relations ethniques dans une soci�t� multiculturelle. Les effets psychologiques de l'immigration. La sant� mentale et le bien-�tre parmi les immigrants et les r�fugi�s. L'�valuation psychologique et la psychoth�rapie interculturelle. Pr�alables: PSY1501,PSY1502 G.

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PSY3528 Psychologie du vieillissement (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Les processus psychologiques � l'�ge adulte avanc�. Les processus sensoriels, l'attention, la m�moire, l'apprentissage, l'intelligence, la personnalit�, les relations interpersonnelles, les strat�gies d'adaptation, la sant� mentale, la d�pression, la d�mence, les interventions du/de la psychologue clinicien/ne. Pr�alables: PSY1501,PSY1502 G.

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PSY3532 �tude de th�mes particuliers en psychologie sociale (3,0,1) 3 cr.
�tude de th�mes particuliers en psychologie sociale. Le contenu est susceptible de changer d'une ann�e � l'autre. Ce cours comporte un �l�ment de recherche. Pr�alable: PSY2510 (Ant�rieurement PSY 3510.) G.

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PSY3540 Recherche en psychologie du d�veloppement (3,0,1) 3 cr.
Introduction aux recherches en psychologie du d�veloppement et exp�rience pratique dans la conduite de recherches empiriques. Th�mes trait�s : d�veloppement social, �motionnel et cognitif. La composante de laboratoire est une partie importante du cours. Formation � l'application des m�thodes de recherche et � l'analyse des donn�es dans le domaine du d�veloppement. Pr�alables: PSY2505,PSY2506,PSY2574 S.

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PSY3542 Drogues et comportement (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Pharmacologie du comportement, drogues psychotropes, classification des drogues, utilisations th�rapeutiques, abus, impact social des drogues. Pr�alable: PSY2701 S.

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PSY3571 Psychopathologie (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Introduction � une ou plusieurs approches de la psychopathologie et des p�riodes critiques de d�veloppement qui y sont reli�es. L'�tude de l'anxi�t� et de la d�pression, des n�vroses, des psychoses, des d�sordres de comportement et des autres conditions pathologiques. Pr�alables: PSY1501,PSY1502 (Ant�rieurement PSY 4571.) C.

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PSY3572 Informatique et psychologie (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Emploi de l'ordinateur dans la collecte, l'analyse et la transmission des donn�es de recherche en psychologie. Interpr�tation des analyses informatiques. Exercices de laboratoire. Pr�alables: PSY2516,PSY2574.(Ant�rieurement PSY4575). Note d'�valuation: r�ussite(P)/�chec(F). S.

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PSY3701 Neurosciences du comportement (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Communication neuronale et int�gration synaptique. Biochimie et pharmacologie de la transmission synaptique. M�canismes nerveux responsables des processus de renforcements positifs et n�gatifs du comportement agressif, des processus mn�moniques et de vigilance. Pr�alable: PSY2701 S.

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PSY3704 �tude de la personnalit� : th�mes particuliers (3,0,0) 3 cr.
�tude de th�mes particuliers en th�ories de la personnalit�. Le contenu est susceptible de changer d'une ann�e � l'autre. Pr�alable: PSY2703 (Ant�rieurement PSY 4703.) C.

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PSY3705 Psychologie et d�veloppement personnel (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Th�ories et recherches r�centes dans des domaines particuliers de la psychologie se rapportant � la vie quotidienne et au d�veloppement personnel : identit�, estime et contr�le de soi, responsabilit� personnelle, relations interpersonnelles, projets de carri�re, traitement du stress. Pr�alables: PSY1501,PSY1502 G.

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PSY3707 M�thodes psychom�triques 3 cr.
Probl�matique de la psychom�trie. Construction de test et analyse d'items. Qualit�s psychom�triques des tests : fid�lit�, erreur-type et validit�. Les divers types de normes. L'intelligence, les aptitudes, les int�r�ts et la personnalit� : tests et mod�les. Pr�alable: PSY2506 (MAT2778 pour les �tudiants au B.Sc. psychologie) (Ant�rieurement PSY2707)C.

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PSY3777 Processus cognitifs (3,0,1) 3 cr.
Introduction � la psychologie cognitive contemporaine. La gen�se des processus cognitifs et symboliques. Fondements historiques. L'acquisition de divers types de connaissances. L'analyse des strat�gies cognitives. Pr�alables: PSY1501,PSY1502 C.

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PSY3791 Th�mes particuliers en psychologie II (3,0,0) 3 cr.
�tude d'un th�me particulier en psychologie. Le contenu et le format sont susceptibles de changer en fonction du responsable du cours. Pr�alables: PSY1501,PSY1502 C.

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PSY4110 Directed Readings in Psychology (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Readings conducted under the supervision of a professor in order to develop the knowledge of a particular aspect in the study of psychology. Prerequisites: PSY1101,PSY1102 Course reserved for 3rd and 4th year honours degree students. Registration for directed readings is limited and must be approved by the undergraduate program director in keeping with modalities approved by the Faculty. H.

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PSY4127 Psychological Assessment (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Construction of standardized tests. Intelligence, aptitude, achievement, personnel selection, interest tests; projective and inventoried personality measures. Use of tests which are not subject to professional restrictions. Prerequisites: psy 3307 H.

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PSY4130 History and Systems of Psychology (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Philosophical and scientific background of psychology. Birth of scientific psychology and its development. Prerequisites: PSY1101,PSY1102,PHI3125 H.

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PSY4134 Community Psychology (3,0,0) 3 cr.
History and definition. Community perspective on mental health, social intervention, prevention, health promotion and research methods. Role of community psychologist. Prerequisites: psy 2110 G.

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PSY4160 Behaviour Modification (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Application of learning principles to human behavioural problems. Observation and data collection schemes. Operant designs. Analysis and design of programs. Overview of selected areas of application. Lectures, practical exercises and reports. Prerequisite: PSY2102,or permission of the program director. C.

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PSY4276 Honours Thesis (3,0,0) 6 cr.
Development, execution and report of a major approved research project carried out under supervision of a professor. Prerequisite: PSY3172 H.

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PSY4302 Laboratory in Physiological Psychology (3,0,1) 3 cr.
Lectures on research methods in behavioural neurobiology. Series of experiments in this field. The laboratories may include brain surgery, intracranial stimulation, behavioural pharmacology and neurophysiology. Prerequisites: PSY3301 H.

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PSY4327 Sleep and Dreams (3,0,1) 3 cr.
Sleep and dreams in the context of psychological adaptation. Sleep cycle. Functions of sleep, specially REM. Sleep disorders and their treatment. Theories of dream functions. Dream recall. Analysis of dream content. Dreams, personality and culture. Dream control and adaptation to stress. Prerequisites: PSY2301 C.

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PSY4371 Special Topics in Psychopathology (3,0,0) 3 cr.
The study of various themes in abnormal psychology. The content may change from year to year. Prerequisite: PSY3171 H.

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PSY4372 Clinical Psychology (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Roles, practices and ethical issues in clinical Psychology. Assessment. Forms of intervention across modalities (individual, group, marital, family) and orientations (behavioural, psychodynamic, humanistic, systemic). Role of research. Prerequisite: PSY3171 H.

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PSY4510 Lectures dirig�es en psychologie (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Lectures effectu�es sous la direction d'un professeur ou d'une professeure afin d'approfondir un aspect particulier de la psychologie. Pr�alables: PSY1501,PSY1502 Cours r�serv� aux �tudiantes et �tudiants inscrits en troisi�me ou quatri�me ann�e de la sp�cialisation. L'inscription est limit�e et exige l'approbation de la direction des programmes de premier cycle selon les modalit�s approuv�es par la Facult�. S.

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PSY4527 �valuation psychologique (3,0,0) 3 cr.
D�veloppement de tests standardis�s. Tests d'intelligence, d'aptitude, de rendement et de personnalit�, d'int�r�ts, techniques projectives et de s�lection professionnelle. Personnalit�. Utilisation de tests qui ne font pas l'objet de restrictions professionnelles. Pr�alables: PSY 2507 S.

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PSY4530 Histoire et syst�mes de la psychologie (3,0,0) 3 cr.
les fondements philosophiques et scientifiques de la psychologie. La naissance de la psychologie scientifique et son �volution. Pr�alables: PHI3525,PSY1501,PSY1502 S.

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PSY4534 Psychologie communautaire (3,0,0) 3 cr.
D�finition et historique. Perspective communautaire sur la sant� mentale, intervention sociale, pr�vention, promotion de la sant� et m�thodes de recherche. R�le du psychologue communautaire. Pr�alables: PSY2510 G.

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PSY4560 Modification du comportement (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Application des principes d'apprentissage � la solution des probl�mes du comportement humain. Proc�dures d'observation et de cueillette de donn�es. Mod�les op�rants. Analyse et programmation. Aper�u global de de quelques domaines d'application. Le cours comprend des pr�sentations magistrales et des travaux pratiques. Pr�alables: PSY2502 C.

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PSY4676 Th�se de sp�cialisation (3,0,0) 6 cr.
�laboration, r�alisation et r�daction d'un projet de recherche d'importance sous la direction d'un professeur ou d'une professeure. Pr�alable: PSY3572 S.

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PSY4702 Laboratoire en psychologie physiologique (3,0,1) 3 cr.
Expos�s magistraux sur les m�thodes de recherche en neurobiologie du comportement; travaux pratiques en laboratoire pouvant porter sur la neurochirurgie, les techniques de stimulation intrac�r�brale, la pharmacologie et la neurophysiologie du comportement. Pr�alable: PSY3701 S.

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PSY4727 Le sommeil et les r�ves (3,0,1) 3 cr.
Introduction � l'�tude du sommeil et des r�ves dans la perspective de l'adaptation psychologique. Le cycle du sommeil. Les r�les du sommeil, plus particuli�rement de sa phase paradoxale. Le sommeil pathologique et son traitement. Les th�ories portant sur le r�le du r�ve. Le rappel des r�ves. L'analyse du contenu des r�ves. Les r�ves, la personnalit� et la culture. Le contr�le des r�ves et l'adaptation au stress. Pr�alable: PSY2701 C.

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PSY4771 Th�mes particuliers en psychopathologie (3,0,0) 3 cr.
�tude de th�mes particuliers en psychopathologie. Le contenu est susceptible de changer d'une ann�e � l'autre. Pr�alable: PSY3571 S.

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PSY4772 Psychologie clinique (3,0,0) 3 cr.
R�les, pratiques et questions �thiques en psychologie clinique. �valuation. Mod�les d'interventions selon les modalit�s (individuel, groupe, matrimonial, familial) et les orientations (comportemental, psychodynamique, humaniste, syst�mique). R�le des recherches. Pr�alable: PSY3571 S.

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