PSYC 424 Research Into Spontaneous Thought Units: 3.00
This class considers conceptual and empirical questions that arise in the study of spontaneous thought. Students will read discuss papers that cover a broad range of views on spontaneous thought, including philosophical, sociological, psychological and neuroscientific perspectives.
Learning Hours: 108 (36 Seminar, 24 Online Activity, 48 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite PSYC 221/3.0 or PSYC 271/3.0.
Exclusion PSYC 420/3.0 (Topic Title: Research Into Spontaneous Thought - Winter 2022, Fall 2022).
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Describe and evaluate the methods used for understanding spontaneous thought.
- Critically evaluate different theories of spontaneous thought ability to account for observed data.
- Evaluate the different methods used to study spontaneous thought.
- Be able to communicate about theoretical and applied aspects of research into spontaneous thought.