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4.00 Credits
Studies the psychological processes (i.e., values, attitudes, communication and social adjustment) arising from the interaction of human beings. (*every semester)
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4.00 Credits
Focuses on psychological development in infants, children, and adolescents. Emphases are on applied, practical applications of research findings and consideration of the ''how-to'' as well as the ''how'' of growth and development. (Service learning may be required)
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to statistical techniques and experimental methods. Statistical coverage includes frequency distributions, graphic representations, central tendency measures, variability measures, probability and the t-tests. Methodological coverage includes the nature of science, ethics, research approaches, the experimental approach, hypothesis testing, two-group designs and control for two-group designs. Students must complete PSY 211 with a grade of ''C'' or better to register for PSY 312.
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4.00 Credits
No course description available.
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4.00 Credits
Introduces the student to fundamental concepts and examples in biological psychology and the study of learning and memory. The course focuses on topics essential to understanding the biological bases of behavior, including how the brain is organized, the units of brain function, and how neurons communicate sensory information, process perceptions and control behavior. Various aspects of learning including habituation, conditioned behaviors (classical/Pavlovian and instrumental/operant), theories of reinforcement and memory mechanisms are also discussed.
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4.00 Credits
Game playing meets a variety of human psychological needs, such as cognitive, social, and emotional, leading every human culture to play games. Centered on the cognitive aspects of games, this course examines how humans interact with these creative endeavors. Students study how our psychology influences the games we play, and how our cognitions affect our responses to and within those games. All types of games are considered, from board games to games of chance to video games.
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4.00 Credits
This course will provide an overview of clinical and counseling psychology utilizing an inquiry-based approach to learning. Students will learn about the theoretical underpinnings of these applied fields as well as the basic skill sets required to be successful mental health practitioners. Students will also be exposed to some of the current controversies in clinical and counseling psychology while learning ways to analyze these complex problems.
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4.00 Credits
This course examines the dynamic relationship between the mind and body using a scientific lens. It investigates both the psychosocial and biological roots of many of the world's leading health issues. This investigation includes (but is not limited to) personality characteristics that lead some people to be more vulnerable to illness, the impact of stress on physical and mental health, coping strategies for dealing with stress and illness, racial and socioeconomic health disparities, and methods for improving interactions between health care providers and patients.
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
A course involving special topics in psychology. Provides students with the opportunity to explore subject matter in psychology more thoroughly than is possible in an existing class.
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4.00 Credits
A systematic presentation of concepts related to the etiology, symptoms and treatment of psychological disorders.
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