PSY218

PSY 218 Psychology of Women This course will explore issues raised by the new female self-awareness. Topics include a brief review of research methods and an introduction to the topic. Gender stereotypes and gender biases will be discussed. We will follow the developing female from infancy and childhood to adolescence. The course will then focus on gender comparisons in areas including cognitive abilities and attitudes about success as well as social and personality characteristics.

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PSY218 – Mon Feb 02, Day 2, Lecture 1, Chapter 1 Review, Quiz 1

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PSY218 – Mon Jan 26, First Day Discussion – Syllabus Course Defined

PSY218: Textbook “The Psychology of Women,” 6th Edition

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Gender Stereotypes and Other Gender Biases

Chapter 3: Infancy and Childhood

Chapter 4: Adolescence

Chapter 5: Cognitive Abilities and Achievement Motivation

Chapter 6: Gender Comparisons in Social and Personality Characteristics

Chapter 7: Women and Work

Chapter 8: Love Relationships

Chapter 9: Sexuality

Chapter 10: Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood

Chapter 11: Women and Physical Health

Chapter 12: Women and Psychological Disorders

Chapter 13: Violence Against Women

Chapter 14: Women and Older Adults

Chapter 15: Moving Onward