PSY 444 - Biopsychology of Drugs and Addiction

Institution:

Western Illinois University

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A systematic study of the relationships between drugs and psychological processes (i.e., psychopharmacology) with emphasis on the roles of the central nervous system, individual experience, and the environment in determining the outcome of drug use. Prerequisites: Psy 343 or Biol 103 or HE 123 or HE 442, or graduate standing, or permission of the instructor. Personality. (3) An advanced treatment of the major research concepts and theoretical formulations of personality emphasizing integration of personality with other areas such as learning and social psychology. Prerequisites: Psy 251 and an additional 6 s.h. of psychology coursework, or graduate standing, or permission of instructor. Advanced Social Psychology. (3) A systematic and critical treatment of current topics in the field of social psychology with emphasis on problems in conducting social psychological research. Prerequisite: Psy 323 or permission of instructor. Psychology and Law. (3) A comprehensive study of the interface between psychology and the legal system. Topics covered include the insanity defense, eyewitness memory, child interview procedures, and suspect interrogations. Prerequisite: 9 s.h. of psychology coursework, or permission of instructor. Psychological Tests and Measurements. (3) A study of the basic concepts of measurement, commonly used tests in psychology, and major findings concerning group and individual differences. Prerequisites: Psy 323 or permission of instructor. Cognitive Processes. (3) A survey of topical areas related to complex thought processes. Areas covered include: human conceptual behavior, psychology of language, thinking and problem solving, creativity and originality. Prerequisite: Psy 323 or permission of instructor. Industrial/Organizational Psychology. (3) Examines the theory and application of psychological principles to business and other organizational settings. Topics include employee selection and evaluation, work motivation, work attitudes, leadership, and organizational change. Prerequisites: one course in statistics and either HRM 353 or Psy 100, or permission of instructor. IAI: Psy 906.

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3.00

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Institution Website:

www.wiu.edu

Phone Number:

(309) 295-1414

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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