PSYC 461 - SurveyofPhysiologicalPsychology

Institution:

Shepherd University

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Description:

This course involves a study of structure and function of the nervous system. Students will gain an appreciation for the biological basis of everyday behaviors, such as language, movement, emotion, reading, writing, sleeping, learning, and personality. Likewise, students will gain an understanding of the physiological correlates of many types of psychological pathology, such as schizophrenia, depression, autism ADD/ADHD, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson' s disease, drug addiction, learning disabilities, and stroke rehabilitate. The aim of the class is for students in many helping-related fields (e.g., psychology, nursing, education, gerontology) to gain an appreciation of just how pervasive the impact of physiological variables are within the context of a psychosocial approach throughout the lifespan. Prerequisite: PSYC 203.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.SHEPHERD.EDU

Phone Number:

(304) 876-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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