PSY 335 - Psychology of Food and Eating

4 credits (Fall)

This course looks at eating behavior from a variety of psychological perspectives. Topics include biological regulation of food intake, hunger and fullness, food preferences, cultural and social influences on eating, early life experience, learned behavior, and the interaction of physiology and the food environment. We will focus on critical analysis of methodologies, empirical evidence, and theoretical approaches through examination of the primary literature. Laboratory work may be required.

Prerequisite: PSY 225, and PSY 246 or NRS 250 plus one additional psychology course numbered 200 or above.
Note: Not offered every year.
Instructor: Tracy