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3.00 Credits
F. This course focuses on psychological theory, research, and perspectives on family life. The course examines historical and current conceptualizations of the family as well as cross-cultural and alternative conceptualizations. Psychological perspectives on marriage preparation, marriage, divorce, infertility, child rearing, and single parenthood, as well as developmental changes in the family are addressed. The course also focuses on family dysfunction, treatment, and health. Prerequisite: Psychology 151 or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
F. This course explores the ways that sexuality and gender have been studied as variables in psychological research and theory. Special attention will be given to recent theories of physiological and cultural influences on men's and women's development. Biblicaland popular perspectives on sexuality and gender issues will be examined, and promises and problems in gender relations will also be studied. Prerequisite: Psychology 151 or permission of the instructor.
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4.00 Credits
F and S. This course is an introduction to statistics and computer application in psychology. Concepts and procedures taught include levels of measurement, measures of central tendency, correlation techniques, probability theory, and hypothesis tests. Lab work includes the use of SPSS software. This course is intended to meet the core Mathematics requirement for Psychology majors and minors. Psychology students typically take this course in their sophomore year. Prerequisites: An introductory course in one of the social sciences (e.g., Psychology 151) and meeting the Calvin admission requirement in Mathematics.
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4.00 Credits
F and S. This course will provide hands-on, participatory research activities that build on the basic theories and applications of Psychology 255. Students will be conducting projects that allow the learning of fundamental practice skills in community or social science research, but also provide additional practice and theory building in statistics and basic research methods. Specific concepts will include basic perspectives in social science research, the fundamentals of measurement in social sciences, sampling techniques, survey design, application of statistical methods to real world situations, use of SPSS, ethical issues in research, and the critical evaluation of research methods and results. The course requires enrollment in the accompanying weekly laboratory. Prerequisites: An introductory course in one of the social sciences (e.g., Psychology 151) and Psychology 255.
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2.00 Credits
S. This course focuses on psychological theory, research, and practice in regard to the interview. Emphasis is on historical and current conceptualizations of interviewing techniques and processes. Theory, issues, and techniques regarding the interview are applied to both clinical uses and organizational settings. Prerequisite: Psychology 212 or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
A consideration of psychological concepts and research related to human action in work situations, particularly in organizations. The course includes discussions of the psychological processes of individuals involved in work and management (e.g., perceptual discrimination in varying tasks, strategies in problem solving, motivation for power and achievement, and effects of compensation on learning) , and the social psychology of the work organization (communication patterns, decision-making processes, performance evaluation, conflict, and stress) The relationship of psychological theory and practice are analyzed through case studies of organizational experiences. Also listed as Business 351. Prerequisite: Business 160 and Psychology 151 or permission of the instructor. Not offered 2007-2008.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the historical roots of some of the current directions and tensions in the field of psychology. Questions about human nature and the nature of mind and knowledge are addressed though the study of ancient, medieval and modern psychological theory. Prerequisites: two courses in psychology or permission of the instructor. Not offered 2008-2009.
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3.00 Credits
F and S. A study of how people think about, influence, and relate to one another. Attention is given to such topics as persuasion and attitude change, conformity and obedience, group conflict and decision-making, stereotypes and illusions of social thought, attraction and prejudice, and altruism and aggression. Prerequisite: Psychology 151 or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
F and S. A study of the enduring human personality characteristics that often distinguish one person from another. Extensive consideration is given to biological, psychodynamic, social, cognitive, and trait-descriptive theories of personality structure and functioning. The course also introduces students to a variety of personality scales and inventories designed to identify important individual differences in personality. Prerequisites: Psychology 151 and 212 or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the theoretical and practical issues of psychological testing. Topics include: Reliability and validity of tests, construction of psychological and educational measures, the use and misuse of standardized tests, strengths and weaknesses of commonly used tests, and the social, educational, and legal issues involved in testing and measurement. Prerequisite: Psychology 255 or permission of the instructor. Not offered 2008-2009.
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