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3.00 Credits
An inquiry into the mechanisms by which the nervous system supports higher mental functions, drawing on a variety of disciplines including cognitive psychology, neurobiology, computer science, linguistics, and philosophy. Discussion topics include perception, attention, learning, memory, language, executive function, emotion, development, social cognition, and consciousness. The laboratory will introduce empirical research techniques commonly employed in cognitive neuroscience research, with emphasis on the anatomy and physiology of the neocortex, and will provide an opportunity to develop a variety of student participatory research projects. Group A course. Prerequisites: Psychology 100 and Psychology/Cognitive and Neuroscience Studies 180 or Biology 112 or Biology 367. Fall semester. (5 credits)
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3.50 Credits
An examination of the processes of sensation and perception. While the course features a strong emphasis on neurophysiology of sensation, classical approaches to the study of perception will also figure prominently. Particular emphasis will be placed on vision and somatosensation, including pain processes. Lecture and weekly 3.5 hour investigatory laboratory. Prerequisites: Psychology 100 or Psychology 180/Cognitive and Neuroscience Studies 180 and permission of the instructor. Not offered 2008-2009. (5 credits)
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the role of the nervous system in the control of behavior. While the course features a systems approach to the investigation of sensory and perceptual mechanisms, molecular and cellular components of the nervous system will also be discussed in the context of course topics. Particular emphasis is given to the nature of learning and memory processes, motivation, emotion, homeostasis, cognition, and human neuropsychology. The laboratory will be used for a variety of instructor-demonstrative and student participatory research and laboratory activities in behavioral neuroscience. Group A course. Prerequisites: Psychology 100 and Psychology/Cognitive and Neuroscience Studies 180 or Biology 112 or Biology 367. Spring semester. (5 credits)
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3.00 Credits
Psychology from the perspective of the causes and correlates of human development. Cognitive, social, emotional and behavioral development are examined from biological, functional, social and diverse cultural perspectives. The process of discovery in developmental psychology is explored as the uses of experimental, observational and case analysis techniques are reviewed. Group B course. Prerequisite: Psychology 100 or Education 220 or permission of the instructor. Fall semester. (4 credits)
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3.00 Credits
This course will examine the experiences, causes, and treatments of the major forms of distress and disorder codified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM), including schizophrenia, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and personality disorders. We will critically evaluate theories and research derived from biological, genetic, psychological, interpersonal, and social-cultural perspectives. Group B course. Prerequisite: Psychology 100. Spring semester. (4 credits)
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3.00 Credits
This course will survey the ways in which social phenomena influence the thoughts, feelings, and behavior of individuals. The major theories, experiments, and issues associated with social psychology will be examined. Sample topics include love, aggression, conformity, attitudes, prejudice, persuasion, obedience, and attribution. Group B course. Prerequisite: Psychology 100. Fall semester. (4 credits)
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3.00 Credits
This course will survey the major theoretical and empirical approaches to understanding human personality. Specific topics to be covered include psychoanalytic, humanistic, existential, and biological personality theories; motivation and cognition; traits; identity and the self; and the cultural and social context of personality. Research and assessment strategies for understanding personality will be explored and critically evaluated. Group B course. Prerequisite: Psychology 100. Next offered 2009-2010. (4 credits)
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3.00 Credits
This course will examine issues in personnel psychology (personnel decisions, training, and performance appraisal); organizational psychology (job satisfaction, work motivation, leadership, and communication); and the work environment (organizational development and work conditions). Group B course. Prerequisite: Psychology 100. Fall semester. (4 credits)
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an examination and a critique of psychological theories, methods, and research about gender. We will explore structural, social, individual, and biological explanations of how gender is experienced and represented, as well as of gender similarities and differences. Examples of research and theory will come from a wide variety of areas in psychology and related disciplines, and will address such issues as social and personality development, bodies and body image, social relationships, cognition, identity, language, violence, moral reasoning, sexuality, sexual orientation, etc. We will explore the intersection of gender with other social identities and will also learn about the historical, cultural, and epistemological underpinnings of psychological research on gender. Culture and Context course. Prerequisite: Psychology 100 or permission of the instructor. Next offered in 2009-2010. (4 credits)
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3.00 Credits
This course explores major developments and ideas in psychology such as: the history of ideas about "the mind"; the effects of theorists' life experiences on their ideas; key historical and social events that shaped thefield; when and how psychology became a science; and how ideas about what is "normal" shape and areshaped by psychology. Culture and Context course. Prerequisite: Psychology 100. Next offered 2009-2010. (4 credits)
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