PSYC 3065U – Emotion

Everyone knows what emotions are and how they make us feel. However, were you asked to define exactly what emotions are, and what their function is, you may have a difficult time. This course will provide an in‐depth investigation into the concept of emotion, and will explore topics including: What are emotions? What are the functions of emotions? What is the relationship between emotion and cognition? How do differences in emotional expression relate to differences in personality, stress, decision making and mental health? Throughout, emotions will be considered from a biopsychosocial perspective, to provide a thorough understanding of the social, psychological and neurobiological factors that influence, and that are influenced by, emotional expression.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1000U and (PSYC 2060U or PSYC 2020U)