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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Explores psychological disorders that affect children. Topics include depression, autism, suicide, hyperactivity, mental retardation and learning disabilities. Also investigates treatment modalities and theories of etiology. Prerequisite: PS 230A. Satisfies the social science distribution requirement. Three hours a week.
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Examination of the major issues, theories, and findings in the psychological study of aging. Topics are organized around the themes of the psychosocial context of aging, cognitive aspects of aging, problems of aging, and positive aspects of aging. Emphasis is on current research findings, placed in the historical and theoretical contexts of contemporary psychology. Prerequisite: PS 230A. Satisfies the social science distribution requirement. Three hours a week.
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3.00 Credits
Examination of basic issues in psychopathology. Focus on description, etiology and treatment of neurosis, character disorder, and psychosis from varying theoretical and clinical perspectives. Prerequisite: PS 240A or consent of the instructor. Satisfies the social science distribution requirement. Three hours a week.
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Examination of the difference between “normal”and “problem” adolescent behavior, including theindividual, familial, social, and societal factors that contribute to the development of risk and resilience in a variety of problem domains. Issues covered include adolescent suicide, violence, school dropout rates, juvenile delinquency, teen pregnancy, sexual aggression, and substance use. Prevention and intervention techniques are also reviewed. Prerequisite: PS 336A, PS 341A or consent of the instructor. Three hours a week.
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Examines the neurophysiology and psychopharmacology of nervous system dysfunction and the resulting behavioral deficits, with an emphasis on mental illnesses and organic disorders. Focuses on comparisons between the various ‘normal’ states ofconsciousness and those found with central or peripheral nervous system disturbance. Emphasizes the continuous, rather than dichotic, nature of mental states and abilities. Prerequisites: PS 101A; BI 106A or consent of the instructor. Satisfies the social science distribution requirement. Three hours a week.
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Two semesters of supervised participation by senior psychology majors in the activities of psychologists. Offers the possibility of placement in a variety of facilities including psychiatric hospitals, nursery schools, industry or research laboratories. Prerequisite: Senior psychology major; or psychology minor in advanced standing with the consent of the department.
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3.00 Credits
Continuation of PS 450A. Prerequisite: PS450A.
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3.00 Credits
An intensive, faculty-directed research-based course. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing and consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
In lieu of a formal course, qualified upper-class students may, with the approval of the department, substitute an intensive program of reading under the direction of a member of the department. Prerequisite: psychology major in advanced standing. A student wishing to elect this course will be required to submit a proposal to the department and receive departmental approval prior to registration.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: senior standing. Three hours a week.
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