Dr. Bernhard teaches the following courses at Boston College:
PSYC1111: Self, Mind, & Society
This course introduces students to the basic questions, perspectives, and methods that characterize the fields of developmental, social, cultural, personality, and clinical psychology.
Semester: Fall
PSYC3370: Nudge Psychology
Small changes in our environments can have big impacts on our behavior. In this course, students study the power of nudges, subtle but powerful changes in the environment that can counteract behavioral biases and encourage better decision-making.
Semester: Fall and Spring
PSYC3364: Poverty and Neurodevelopment
In this class students will investigate the effects of poverty on the developing brain, focusing on understanding the physiological mechanisms involved. Students will also learn about existing interventions, study their efficacy, and explore possible future interventions.
Semester: Spring
PSYC4173: Research Practicum in Judgment and Decision-Making
This course explores the scientific study of how different cognitive systems interact with environmental factors to shape individuals’ preferences, choices, and judgments. Students will discuss empirical research articles related to judgment and decision-making and conduct their own experiments. Students will learn topics including research ethics, constructing experimental variables, experiment design and methodologies, and how to write an APA-style research report.
Semester: Fall and Spring