Psychological and Brain Sciences 54 - Issues in Applied Psychology

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Dartmouth College

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08F: 10A, 2A 09S: 3A Courses with this number consider several important sub-fields of applied psychology, such as environmental psychology and consumer behavior. Material is treated at an intermediate level. Selection of issues is left to the discretion of the instructor, but they will be selected with emphasis upon the extension of established psychological principles to problems of contemporary society. Dist: SOC. In 08F (Section 1) at 10A, Introduction to Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies. This course introduces strategies involved in the application of learning principles to the assessment and treatment of certain human behavioral problems, and the field of behavior therapy. The first part of the course will include lectures and selected readings, while the remainder will be taught in a seminar format. Students will give brief oral presentations on selected topics and will study in depth specific areas in behavior therapy. Prerequisite: Psychology 1. Enrollment limited to 35 students. Corson. In 08F (Section 2) at 2A, Forensic Psychology. This course explores topics at the interface of the profession of psychology and the criminal justice system. Seminar discussions and lectures will cover topics such as: psychological evaluation and treatment in a hospital / legal context, ethics and psychologists as an expert witness, competency to stand trial, and neuropsychological evaluation and criminal responsibility. Students will review and research in the areas of the "Detection of Malingering" and "Predictions using actuarial data verses the use of clinical judgments" in the prediction of dangerousness among: sexual offenders, psychopaths, and antisocial personality disorders. Students will prepare papers on one of these two topics and present them as part of a panel discussion. Prerequisite: Psychology 1 or 6. Enrollment limited to 35 students. FosteIn 09S at 3A, Health Psychology. How do psychological states impact immune system functioning Why does the same illness affect different children, adults and their families in such different ways Why are there gender differences in the treatment outcomes for heart disease Why do people engage in unhealthy behaviors, such as smoking What are the most effective ways to promote healthy behaviors such as exercise and healthy eating What are the psychological implications of medical advances such as organ transplantation These are among the questions considered in the subspecialty area of Health Psychology. This course will take an empirical research approach as we explore the role of psychology in addressing the key areas of: 1) health promotion; and 2) living with chronic physical illness. Prerequisite: Psychology 1 or 6. Enrollment limited to 35 students. Detzer.

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3.00

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www.dartmouth.edu

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(603) 646-1110

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New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Quarter

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