PSY 321 - Psychological Models Explaining Human Behavior

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University of Maine at Machias

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An examination of contemporary theoretical explanations of behavior: how do various models shape the formulation of questions about behavior and the resultant answers. Theoretical explanations may include, but not be limited to, behavioral, humanistic, neuroscientific, cognitive, and psychoanalytical models. This course is designed to provide you with an in-depth understanding of the philosophical underpinnings of psychological theory. The various systems in psychology will be explored. This course also provides a brief historical overview of the field of psychology. Critical dualisms as they apply to systems are expanded upon (i.e. mind-body, nature-nurture, cognition-behavior, brain-behavior). Prerequisite: PSY 110 Introduction to Psychology and two of the following three courses: SOC 114 Introduction to Sociology, ANT 101 Introduction to Anthropology, MAT 113 Statistics. 3 Cr

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3.00

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Institution Website:

www.umm.maine.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 255-1200

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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