PC323 Technology and Psychology
A critical analysis of the psychological impact of technology on the Judeo-Christian meta-model of the human person. A review of the Catholic Church’s teaching on the appropriate and proper use of technology will be covered. This course will examine the biological, social, developmental, and mental health impacts of technology usage. An analysis of the empirical psychological research of the following topics include: the advent of the internet, smartphones and screens; the e-world; the impact of technology on the human brain; video-game addiction and aggression; the impact of social media on self-esteem; mental health disorders and technology use; mass media effects; school violence in connection with technology use; screen use and its affect on exercise and sleep; the impact of technology use on dating and marriage; pornography addiction, and the impact of technology use on academic performance. Students in the course will conduct a self-assessment of their own technology usage to gain a better understanding of the impact technology has on their sleep and exercise patterns, social interactions, and academic performance
Prerequisite
PC201 [minimum grade = C] or PC201 [transfer credit]