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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the psychological principles that relate to sport involvement and performance. Foci include performance maximization, anxiety in performance, and motivation, all in a variety of competitive and recreational circumstances.
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3.00 Credits
No course description available.
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3.00 Credits
This course reviews the psychological (clinical, forensic, political, social) underpinnings of terrorism, and the practical implications for living in a post 9/11 world. Topics include psychological approaches as applied to terrorist motivations, characteristics of terrorist organizations, preparing for terrorist attacks, counter-terrorism strategies, and emerging threats such as weapons of mass destruction and cyberterrorism.
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3.00 Credits
This course aims to review the ever-changing relationship between the field of psychology, the mass media, and our broader society. The course will explore how media images, and technological advances in general, have impacted our social context and culture, the field of psychology, the development and prevalence of mental illness, and the treatment of psychological disorders. In addition, the course aims to examine how the media portrays psychology, including the roles of psychologists, specific mental disorders, and the process of psychotherapy.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to theories of personality, research methods, and findings. Demonstrations of the application of theory to various areas of professional activity; e.g., psychotherapy and applied research.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to forensic psychology, the application of psychology to the legal system. The course describes evaluations of criminal defendants and others involved in the legal system, and expert testimony regarding issues such as competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, and violence risk assessment. The course also discusses the psychology of criminal behavior, and the roles of psychologists in police departments, prisons, and as trial consultants.
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3.00 Credits
Industrial/Organizational Psychology will explore the relationship between people and work. In particular, we will examine the balance between work and life, the roles individuals have in organizations over the course of a lifetime, and the ways in which performance can be managed, measured, and characterized. Additionally, the organization as an entity will be discussed in the context of responsibilities, ethics, and its role in the lives of individuals and within societies.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to major theoretical concepts and research techniques in physiological psychology and neuropsychology. Topics include sensory, perceptual, cognitive, motivational, and affective processes in human and animal behavior, complemented by readings in established and important emerging areas of research on the brain and behavior.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the study of the individual interacting in a social context. Theories of attitude development and change, social perception, and small group behavior. Analysis of current research and methodology. Applications of social psychology.
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3.00 Credits
Analyzes the effects of the individual on the group and the group on the individual. Topics include unstructured collective behavior, group formation and development, member characteristics, conformity, cohesiveness, and leadership. Summer sessions only.
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