PSYC 2607 - Psychology of Intimate Relationships
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 42804,
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. Miler | 978-1-266-06473-9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 8/25 | Ch 1 | Course Introduction | |
| Thu | 8/27 | Ch. 1 | Relationship Basics | |
| Tue | 9/1 | Ch 3 | Attraction | |
| Thu | 9/3 | Ch 3 | Attraction | |
| Tue | 9/8 | Ch 4 | Social Cognition | |
| Thu | 9/10 | Ch 4 | Social Cognition | |
| Tue | 9/15 | Ch 5 | Comunication | |
| Thu | 9/17 | Ch 5 | Communication | |
| Tue | 9/22 | Exam 1 | ||
| Thu | 9/24 | Ch 5 | Communication | |
| Tue | 9/29 | Ch 5 | Communication | |
| Thu | 10/1 | Ch 6 | Interdependency | |
| Tue | 10/6 | Ch 6 | Interdependency | |
| Thu | 10/8 | Ch 6 | Interdependency | |
| Tue | 10/13 | Ch 7 | Friendships | |
| Thu | 10/15 | Ch 7 | Friendships | |
| Tue | 10/20 | Ch 8 | Love | |
| Thu | 10/22 | Ch 8 | Love | |
| Tue | 10/27 | Exam 2 | ||
| Thu | 10/29 | I will provide the lecture material | Cohabitation, Marriage, Divorce, Remarriage | |
| Tue | 11/3 | I will provide the lecture material | Cohabitation, Marriage, Divorce, Remarriage | |
| Thu | 11/5 | I will provide the lecture material | Cohabitation, Marriage, Divorce, Remarriage | |
| Tue | 11/10 | Ch 11 | Conflict | |
| Thu | 11/12 | Ch 11 | Conflict | |
| Tue | 11/17 | Ch 12 | Power | |
| Thu | 11/19 | Ch 12 | Power | |
| Tue | 11/24 | Ch 10 | Forgiveness | |
| Thu | 11/26 | Thanksgiving Holiday - No class | ||
| Tue | 12/1 | Exam 3 | ||
| Thu | 12/3 | Review for Final Exam | ||
| Thu | 12/10 | Final Exam - 1:00 |
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.