PSY-410 Media Psychology
This discussion-based course will examine how
media and emerging technology influence basic
psychological processes and child development.
The course will focus on literature pertaining to
social media, video games, the Internet,
educational technology, cell phones,
advertisements, and other recent innovations.
Topics will include identity, body image,
sexualization, aggression, addiction,
cyberbullying, relationships, learning, health,
and the mind. The approach to this course
emphasizes developmental psychology with
supplementary articles from all areas of
psychology.
Prerequisite
PSY-100 must be completed prior to registering for this course and Junior standing.