PSYC1230 — Psychology of Death, Dying, and Loss
PSYC 1230 - Psychology of Death, Dying, and Loss PSYC 1230 - Psychology of Death, Dying, and Loss 3 Credits Emphasizes a psychological approach to death, dying and related topics. Explores relevant theories, data, models, ethical issues and provides an opportunity to confront and explore personal attitudes and feelings. Major Content Areas Near death experiences: 5% Health care institutions: 7% Cross cultural perspectives on death/dying: 7% Developmental experiences in understanding and experiencing dying, death and grief: 8% Current Topics and Trends: 7% Suicide, war, euthanasia, capital punishment: 7% Risky behaviors: 7% Personal attitudes about death/dying: 8% Life threatening illnesses: 9% Introduction/Methodology/History: 6% Death rituals: 9% Ethical dimensions: decision making, values, socio-political influences, legal ramifications implications: 20% Learning