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3.00 Credits
Three Credits Fall and Spring Semesters Study of human development from early adulthood to death. It emphasizes an understanding of developmental research methods and theories and examines the physical, cognitive, social, emotional, personality and moral aspects of development. (PC 201 is not a prerequisite for this course). Prerequisite: PC 101.
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Three Credits Fall Semester Overview of the theory and research examining psychological processes during adolescence and young adulthood. The focus will be on the fundamental changes of adolescence and young adulthood including, biological, cognitive and social-affective transitions. Emphasis on theoretical perspectives and empirical research findings. Prerequisite: PC 101.
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Three Credits Fall and Spring Semesters Surveys the Psychoanalytic, the Neo-Analytic, the Biological, the Existential, the Cognitive, and Trait-Factor approaches to a study of personality. Comparative analysis and case study application of the major constructs as presented in the works of various theorists. Prerequisite: PC 101.
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Three Credits Fall and Spring Semesters Course employs the DSM-IV system of classifying and describing emotional dysfunctioning. It explores the etiology, course, and treatment of major disorders. Dynamics and treatment modalities are approached from the psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, and existential models. Examination of research and case studies, and a possible practicum experience. Prerequisite: PC 101.
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Three Credits Fall and Spring Semesters Problems, concepts, and methods in the study of social behavior; including conformity, attitude development and change, interpersonal attraction, group processes, and social cognition. Prerequisite: PC 101.
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Three Credits Fall and Spring Semesters Examines statistical techniques as used in the behavioral sciences. Topics include: descriptive statistics - measures of central tendency and variability; inferential statistics - principles of hypothesis testing, z test, t test, simple ANOVA, correlation and introduction to regression and chi square. Statistical analysis software complements use of computational formulae.
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Three Credits Spring Semester Further examination of statistical techniques used in the behavioral sciences. Topics include: Two-way analysis of variance, repeated measures ANOVA, regression analysis, and nonparametric techniques (e.g., Mann-Whitney U, Kruskal-Wallace H test). Statistical analysis software complements use of computational formulae. Prerequisite: PC 261.
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3.00 Credits
Three Credits Fall and Spring Semesters Examines the research methods used in Psychology including naturalistic observation, field and laboratory experiments, and survey methods. Discusses ethical standards in research, and critiques research articles. Students design, implement, and write-up research study. Prerequisites: PC 101 and PC 261.
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Three Credits Spring Semester History, construction, interpretation of psychological and educational tests. Elementary statistical concepts, norms, reliability, validity. Survey of representative intelligence, aptitude, achievement, interest, and personality tests. Laboratory experience. This course may be taken for Education credit. Prerequisites: PC 101 and PC 261.
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3.00 Credits
Three Credits Alternate Years: Fall 2008, 2010 Examination of small group behavior through experiential learning and research. Includes discussion of group formation, norms, communication, leadership, influence, and decision making. Prerequisite: PC 101.
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