The concept of the unconscious mind has been integral to our understanding of human behavior ever since Freud introduced the concept in 1915. In this course, we will survey the history of the concept of the unconscious and discuss contemporary theory and research into the nature of the unconscious. Topics such as implicit cognition, non-conscious learning, decision-making, and measurement of non-conscious processes will be discussed from social, cognitive, clinical, and neuroscience perspectives. We will explore the applications and implications of such current research on the unconscious mind for individuals, culture, and society.
Priority will be given to students in the Specialist/Specialist Co-op and Major/Major Co-op programs in Psychology and Mental Health Studies. Students in the Minor program in Psychology will be admitted as space permits.
