Alison Chasteen

Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Toronto

Teaching

Students currently enrolled should go to their Blackboard site.

For a sample of classes typically taught, please see below:

PSY313: Psychology of Aging
Age changes in sensory and perceptual processes, motor skills, learning, memory, and personality.  Theory, methodological problems, social, cultural, and environmental influences which shape behaviour and attitudes to and by the elderly.
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PSY317: Aging and Social Cognition
Examines theory and research in the social cognitive aspect of aging.  Topics range from impression formation and causal attributions to perceptions of control and emotions.
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PSY322: Intergroup Relations
An in-depth examination of theories and research in intergroup relations; includes topics like stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination.
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PSY400: Research Specialization: Thesis
An individual project done under the direction of a staff member.
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PSY420: Seminar in Social Psychology
Examination in depth of a limited topic within social psychology.
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