PSY 658 Phenomenon of the Self ( 4 credits)

This course considers the phenomenon that is referred to as the "self." What is the self? Where does it come from? How does it impact our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors? This course will provide in-depth considerations of classic and current issues in the study of the self, from the neurological basis of the self to the impact that thoughts and feelings about the self have on well-being. We will consider both the positive and the negative influences of the self as we review the most recent theorizing in the field. Our discussions will include cultural influences on the self that result in differential perceptions and behaviors.