PSYC 2607 - Psychology of Intimate Relationships
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 42803,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Paul Yarab
Email: peyarab@ysu.edu
Course Description
2607. Psychology of Intimate Relationships. Psychological principles pertaining to intimate relationships, both marital and non-marital, and family dynamics. Includes topics such as communication, problem solving, domestic violence, and sexuality. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Intimate Relationships | Rowland S. Miller | 978-266-06473-9 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 8/24 | Course Introduction | ||
| Wed | 8/26 | Ch 1 | Relationship Basics | |
| Fri | 8/28 | Ch 1 | Relationship Basics | |
| Mon | 8/31 | Ch 3 | Attraction | |
| Wed | 9/2 | Ch 3 | Attraction | |
| Fri | 9/4 | Ch 3 | Attraction | |
| Mon | 9/7 | Labor Day - No class | ||
| Wed | 9/9 | Ch 4 | Social Cognition | |
| Fri | 9/11 | Ch 4 | Social Cognition | |
| Mon | 9/14 | Ch 5 | Communication | |
| Wed | 9/16 | Ch 5 | Communication | |
| Fri | 9/18 | Ch 5 | Communication | |
| Mon | 9/21 | Exam 1 | ||
| Wed | 9/23 | Ch 5 | Communication | |
| Fri | 9/25 | Ch 5 | Communication | |
| Mon | 9/28 | Ch 5 | Communication | |
| Wed | 9/30 | Ch 5 | Communication | |
| Fri | 10/2 | Ch 6 | Interdependency | |
| Mon | 10/5 | Ch 6 | Interdependency | |
| Wed | 10/7 | Ch 6 | Interdependency | |
| Fri | 10/9 | Ch 6 | Interdependency | |
| Mon | 10/12 | Ch 7 | Friendships | |
| Wed | 10/14 | Ch 7 | Friendships | |
| Fri | 10/16 | Ch 7 | Friendships | |
| Mon | 10/19 | Ch 8 | Love | |
| Wed | 10/21 | Ch 8 | Love | |
| Fri | 10/23 | Ch 8 | Love | |
| Mon | 10/26 | Exam 2 | ||
| Wed | 10/28 | I will provide the lecture material | Cohabitation, Marriage, Divorce, Remarriage | |
| Fri | 10/30 | I will provide the lecture material | Cohabitation, Marriage, Divorce, Remarriage | |
| Mon | 11/2 | I will provide the lecture material | Cohabitation, Marriage, Divorce, Remarriage | |
| Wed | 11/4 | I will provide the lecture material | Cohabitation, Marriage, Divorce, Remarriage | |
| Fri | 11/6 | I will provide the lecture material | Cohabitation, Marriage, Divorce, Remarriage | |
| Mon | 11/9 | Ch 11 | Conflict | |
| Wed | 11/11 | No Class | ||
| Fri | 11/13 | Ch 11 | Conflict | |
| Mon | 11/16 | Ch 12 | Power | |
| Wed | 11/18 | Ch 12 | Power | |
| Fri | 11/20 | Ch 12 | Power | |
| Mon | 11/23 | Ch 10 | Forgiveness | |
| Wed | 11/25 | Thanksgiving Holiday - No class | ||
| Fri | 11/27 | Thanksgiving Holiday - No class | ||
| Mon | 11/30 | Ch 10 | Forgiveness | |
| Wed | 12/2 | Exam 3 | ||
| Fri | 12/4 | Review for Final Exam | ||
| Mon | 12/7 | Final Exam - 10:30 |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.