Psychology (PSYC) 345

Overview

Psychology 345: The Psychology of Women, looks at a number of topics in psychology that are of specific relevance to, and about, women. The course explores scientific findings and sexist myths about male and female differences and examines a variety of gender issues from a feminist perspective.

Outline

Unit 1: Introduction to the Psychology of Women

Unit 2: Gender Stereotypes and Other Gender Biases

Unit 3: Infancy to Adolescence

Unit 4: Gender Comparisons

Unit 5:Work and Relationships

Unit 6: Sexuality, Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood

Unit 7:Physical and Mental Health

Unit 8: Violence Against Women

Unit 9: Women and Older Adulthood and Future Trends

Evaluation

To receive credit for PSYC 345, you must complete four (4) assessment activities: two written assignments, a mid-term, take-home examination, and either a final, invigilated examination, OR a critical essay. To receive credit for this course, you must achieve a minimum, overall grade of “D” (50 per cent) or better for the entire course. The weightings for each activity are as follows:

Assessment Activity 1: Three short essays	Assessment Activity 2: Take-home examination	Assessment Activity 3: Research proposal	Assessment Activity 4: Final examination OR Critical essay	Total
15%	25%	35%	25%	100%

To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.