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4.00 Credits
An examination of cognitive behavioral therapy from general principles to clinical applications. Topics include cognitive behavioral assessment, therapy techniques, research in cognitive behavioral therapy, and principles of human self-regulation of emotional, sexual, and addictive behavior. Prerequisite: Course 213 or permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited to 20 students. Staff
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4.00 Credits
Critical evaluation of theories of moral development including Piaget, Kohlberg, domains of social knowledge, prosocial behavior, and the moral personality. Each student undertakes extensive reviews of self-selected topics. Prerequisite: Course 102 or 206. Enrollment limited to 15 students. Staff
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4.00 Credits
Personnel and organizational psychology examined within the context of the changing U.S. work force and international competition. Issues include the role of women and minorities, the aging worker, the family ( e.g., day care and parental leave) and cross-cultural differences in management styles. Prerequisite: Course 201 or permission of the instructor. Offered in alternate years. A. Devlin
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4.00 Credits
An examination of the interaction between human behavior and the designed environment. Emphasis will be placed on the theory and practice of environmental psychology considering such issues as personal space and territoriality, spatial orientation and legibility, privacy and crowding, and specific building types ( e.g., housing, dormitories, prisons, libraries). Prerequisite: Course 202 or permission of the instructor. Offered in alternate years. A. Devlin
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4.00 Credits
Covers the major psychological and cultural factors associated with participation in sport and exercise. Topics include the scientific approach in sport and exercise psychology, individual differences, competition and cooperation, motivation, team processes, cognitive behavioral and behavioral methods for enhancing performance, positive and negative health aspects of participation in sport and exercise, and personal development throughout the lifespan. Prerequisites: Course 205, 206, or 213. Enrollment limited to 30 students. Staff
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4.00 Credits
The neural substrates of pharmacology. Emphasis on the role of these different biochemical substrates on human conditions and a critical analysis of animal models of affective disorders. Focus on cellular and molecular neuropharmacology, metabolism in the CNS, receptors, and modulation of synaptic transmission; systems analysis of amino acid neurotransmitters, acetylcholine, norepinephrine and epinephrine, dopamine, serotonin and histamine, and neuroactive peptides. This is the same course as Biology 322. Two lectures and one laboratory each week. Prerequisite: Psychology/Biology 314 or Biology 202. Open to juniors and seniors. Enrollment limited to 20 students. Offered annually. R. Grahn
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4.00 Credits
Emphasis on contemporary research problems and their relevance to theory. Each student undertakes extensive reviews of self-selected topics and/or undertakes research projects. Prerequisite: Course 201 or equivalent. Course 202 recommended. Enrollment limited to 15 students. J. Chrisler
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4.00 Credits
An examination of childhood psychological disturbances from a developmental psychopathology framework. Emphasis on risk and protective factors, the variety of influences that affect disturbance, and specific forms of psychological maladjustment in childhood. Prevention and intervention discussed. Prerequisite: Course 210. Enrollment limited to 15 students. A. Zakriski
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4.00 Credits
Discussion of current research issues in psychology related to faculty research in the department. Students write a substantial literature review on a topic of their choice. The topic of the literature review will determine in which area the course may be counted to fulfill the major requirements. Strongly recommended for students intending to do Honors Study. Prerequisite: Courses 201 and 202. Enrollment limited to 15 students; juniors given preference. Staff
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4.00 Credits
A comparison of the development, causal mechanisms, evolutionary history, and function of behavior across species with special emphasis placed on clarifying the origins of human behavior. Text and classical readings are used to lead class discussions of topics including sensory capacities, reproduction, parental care, cooperation, territoriality, predator evasion, communication, learning, and social behavior. Prerequisite: Course 101 or permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited to 15 students. J. Schroeder
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