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4.50 Credits
(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101 and PSY 100) An introduction to theories and principles of psychological testing and measurement and to a variety of standardized tests of intelligence, personality, achievement, interest, neuropsychology and other areas. Emphasizes the principles by which tests are constructed and validated. Also examines controversies regarding the valid, appropriate and fair use of psychological tests.
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4.50 Credits
(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101 and PSY 100) A study of the responsiveness of individuals to various sources and forms of social influence. Major areas of study include persuasion, conformity, obedience, prejudice, attitude formation and change, social behavior, altruism, aggression and the influence of the mass media. Emphasizes social circumstances rather than variations in personal characteristics, as in personality theory.
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4.50 Credits
(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101 and PSY 100) The study of psychological functioning in the area of mental operations, largely uninfluenced by individual differences in personality or motivation. This encompasses the areas of attention, pattern recognition and other perceptual achievements, memory, problem solving, categorization and concept formation, language acquisition and use, textual interpretation and decision making.
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4.50 Credits
(Prerequisites: PSY 435) A survey of core issues involved in scientific psychological research. Includes the study of the nature of explanation in psychology, the role of theory in research, the connection between research findings and theory, the distinction between experimental and other forms of research, the design of experiments, threats to the validity of research findings, operationalizing psychological concepts in a manner that yields quantitative data and ethical considerations in terms of confidentiality, informed consent and the possibility of doing harm to subjects.
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4.50 Credits
(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101, PSY 100 and MTH 210) A study of how conclusions are made on the basis of submitting research data to statistical tests. The general area is called inferential or inductive statistics. Covers methods for analyzing parametric and nonparametric data, single-group and multiple-group sources of data and data derived from one source of information and multiple sources of information.
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4.50 Credits
(Prerequisites: ILR 260 and PSY 435) A survey of the uses of computers in psychology, including the application of computers in psychological research and the analysis of statistical packages for the social sciences. Also considers computer- aided instruction. Lecture and laboratory format.
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4.50 Credits
(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101 and PSY 100) A presentation of clinical theories of treatment that correspond to theories of psychopathology, personality and development already encountered in courses under such titles. Topics include specific treatment approaches, the nature of the therapeutic relationship and how it effects change and therapeutic interventions.
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4.50 Credits
(Prerequisites: PSY 340A and PSY 340B) A basic examination of the dimensions of group process, dynamics, and practice is the emphasis in this course. Focus is on effective strategies and procedures for facilitating group process practiced by clinicians in the counseling as well as practitioners in human services, criminal justice, behavioral analysis business and education. Opportunities to practice effective strategies with children, adolescents, adults and the elderly will be part of classroom experiences.
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4.50 Credits
(Prerequisites: PSY 340A, PSY 340B and PSY 438) An introduction to diversity and multicultural perspectives in psychology, and their impact on counseling practices. Focus will be on dimensions of culture, ethnicity, life style, religion, gender, identity development models and the effects of privilege and oppression on individuals and groups. Basic multicultural counseling competencies will be presented, with opportunities for student self-examination and practice of strategies and techniques.
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4.50 Credits
(Prerequisite: PSY 100) Covers the history, current status and future direction of psychology theory and practice in the context of globalization. A critique of the Western bias of the field of psychology and of the harmful effects of its application to non-European originated populations within the United States and around the world.
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