What is Psychology459: Cyber Psychology?
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"This research seminar examines the social practices of Residents of the virtual world known as “Second Life.” Students will make oral presentations on some of the research and instructional activities that are currently going on in the growing field of “avatar psychology” and “immersive cultures.” The virtual world forms part of the mental world. This relationship is based on a description of the substance and anatomy of the mind. Such a theory is available within the perspective of substantive dualism (or two worlds). It provides a theoretical basis for discussing the immortality of the mind or self. Students will have the option of carrying out a collaborative research project with their avatars in Second Life. Students publish their reports on the Web to become part of the cumulative Online Generational Curriculum that Dr. James has maintained since 1994." (This course description is from the Psychology Advanced Topics Course Descriptions Flyer)
Psychology459 is an advanced topics social psychology course taught at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.