PSYC 2607 - Psychology of Intimate Relationships
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 03, CRN 42967,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Carissa Henry
Email: ckhenry@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 |
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| Miller, Rowland. (2026). Intimate Relationships. 10th Edition. McGraw Hill. |
The above electronic version of the textbook is included as part of your course fees via McGraw Hill “Connect.”
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
| Week of | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
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| 9/7 | Due 9/6 before midnight: Feedback Fruits Social Annotation-The Strange Situation-Mary Ainsworth Feedback Fruits Social Annotation-Research Methods In Psychology Due 9/6 at 11:59pm: Ch 1 SmartBook Proctoring Enabled: Ch 1 Assessment Ch 2 SmartBook Proctoring Enabled: Ch 2 Assessment Due 9/6 before 11:59:42pm: Student Introduction Discussion Due 9/6 before 11:59:35pm: Chapter 2 Discussion |
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| 9/14 | Due 9/13 at 11:59pm: Feedback Fruits Social Annotation-The Science of Attraction Ch 3 SmartBook Chapter 3 Assessment Due 9/13 before 11:59:33pm: Chapter 3 Discussion |
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| 9/21 | Due 9/20 at 11:59pm: Feedback Fruits Social Annotation-What is Social Cognition? Ch 4 SmartBook Proctoring Enabled: Ch 4 Assessment Due 9/20 before 11:59:48pm: Chapter 4 Discussion |
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| 9/28 | Due 9/27 at 11:59pm: Feedback Fruits Social Annotation-Four Negative Patterns That Predict Divorce Ch 5 SmartBook Proctoring Enabled: Ch 5 Assessment Due 9/27 before 11:59:16pm: Chapter 5 Discussion |
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| 10/5 | Due 10/4 at 11:59pm: Feedback Fruits Social Annotation-Interdependence Theory - The Balance of Life Relationships Ch 6 SmartBook Proctoring Enabled: Ch 6 Assessment Due 10/4 before 11:59:33pm: Chapter 6 Discussion |
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| 10/12 | Due 10/11 at 11:59pm: Feedback Fruits Social Annotation-How Some Friendships Last and Others Don’t Ch 7 SmartBook Proctoring Enabled: Ch 7 Assessment Due 10/11 before 11:59:50pm: Chapter 7 Discussion |
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| 10/19 | Due 10/18 at 11:59pm: Feedback Fruits Social Annotation-Sternberg's Theory of Love: Intimacy, Commitment, Passion Ch 8 SmartBook Proctoring Enabled: Ch 8 Assessment Due 10/18 before 11:59:50pm: Chapter 8 Discussion |
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| 10/26 | Due 10/25 at 11:59pm: Feedback Fruits Social Annotation-Let's Talk About Sex: Crash Course Psychology #27 Ch 9 SmartBook Proctoring Enabled: Ch 9 Assessment Due 10/25 before 11:59:43pm: Chapter 9 Discussion |
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| 11/2 | Due 11/1 at 11:59pm: Feedback Fruits Social Annotation-How Jealousy Distorts Your Thinking Ch 10 SmartBook Proctoring Enabled: Ch 10 Assessment |
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| 11/9 | Due 11/8 at 11:59pm: Feedback Fruits Social Annotation-Handle CONFLICT like a PRO: Gottman’s Secrets Ch 11 SmartBook Proctoring Enabled: Ch 11 Assessment Due 11/8 before 11:59:10pm: Chapter 10 Discussion |
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| 11/16 | Due 11/15 at 11:59pm: Feedback Fruits Social Annotation-Power and Control Wheel Ch 12 SmartBook Proctoring Enabled: Ch 12 Assessment Due 11/15 before 11:59:18pm: Chapter 11 Discussion |
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| 11/23 | Due 11/22 before 11:59:47pm: Chapter 12 Discussion |
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| 11/30 | Due 11/29 at 11:59pm: Feedback Fruits Social Annotation-The Vulnerability Stress Adaptation Model Explained Ch 13 SmartBook Proctoring Enabled: Ch 13 Assessment Due 11/29 before 11:59:11pm: Chapter 13 Discussion |
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| 12/7 | Due 12/6 at 11:59pm: Feedback Fruits Social Annotation-The Secret of Successful Relationships: Rupture and Repair Due 12/9 at 11:59pm: Final Assignment 2 Due 12/6 at 11:59pm: Ch 14 SmartBook Due 12/9 at 11:59pm: Final Assignment 1 Due 12/6 at 11:59pm: Proctoring Enabled: Ch 14 Assessment Due 12/6 before 11:59:58pm: Chapter 14 Discussion |
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.