Spring 2025 Psychology GU4281 section 001

The Psychology of Curiosity

PSYCH OF CURIOSITY

Call Number 13509
Day & Time
Location
W 2:10pm-4:00pm
To be announced
Points 4
Grading Mode Standard
Approvals Required None
Instructor Janet Metcalfe - e-mail, homepage
Type SEMINAR
Method of Instruction In-Person
Course Description Prerequisites: PSYC UN1001 or equivalent introductory psychology course What is curiosity and how do we study it? How does curiosity facilitate learning? This course will explore the various conceptual and methodological approaches to studying curiosity and curiosity-driven learning, including animal and human studies of brain and behavior.
Web Site Vergil
Department Psychology
Enrollment 14 students (15 max) as of 9:06PM Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Subject Psychology
Number GU4281
Section 001
Division Interfaculty
Open To Schools of the Arts, Barnard College, Columbia College, Engineering:Undergraduate, Engineering:Graduate, GSAS, Global Programs, General Studies, SIPA, Professional Studies
Note REQUEST INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION AND JOIN WAITLIST
Section key 20251PSYC4281W001