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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
This course examines the physiological and psychological effects of substance abuse. Particular attention will be given to the abuse of alcohol, cocaine, the opiate derivatives, and tranquilizers. Treatment modalities available for addiction and dependency will be examined. The course provides credits toward the Certificate of Alcohol and other drugs of abuse counseling. Fulfills requirement for a psychology elective. 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit Hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Social Science & Human Srv College Psychology Department
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
A study of the growth, development, and behavior of children with a focus in infancy and early childhood. Relevant theories and research findings will be presented relating to physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development and their interaction. Emphasis will be placed on the prevention of maladjustment and its relation to contemporary practical concerns of parents and educators (i.e. effects of day-care and divorce). How our historical changing conceptions of childhood and children affect research and practice will also be addressed. Fulfills Category 4 requirement. 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit Hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Social Science & Human Srv College Psychology Department
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3.00 Credits
The descriptions and topics of this course change from semester-to-semester, as well as from instructor-to-instructor. Prerequisite: varies with the topic offered. PSYC 290 AGGRESSION. Aggression is a topic which inspires research, challenges theory, and presents troublesome issues that haunt society. This course will examine various approaches that scholars have employed to understand violence and aggressive behavior. Contributions to be considered will include those from evolutionary theory, animal behavior, and social, cognitive, developmental, and political psychology. Fulfills requirement for a psychology elective. 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit Hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Social Science & Human Srv College Psychology Department
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
This course designation describes a transfer course from another institution where an equivalency to a Ramapo college course has not been determined. Upon convener evaluation, this course ID may be changed to an equivalent of a Ramapo College course or may fulfill a requirement. 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit Hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Social Science & Human Srv College Psychology Department
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
This course designation is used to describe a transfer course from another institution which has been evaluated by the convener. A course with this course number has no equivalent Ramapo course. It may fulfill a requirement or may count as a free elective. 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit Hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Social Science & Human Srv College Psychology Department
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
An opportunity to work on a one-to-one basis with one of the psychology faculty. ONLY WHEN this course involves: (1) the design, implementation, analysis, and write-up of a hands-on, experiential research project carried out in collaboration with one of the psychology faculty; (2) a substantive experiential contribution to a faculty member's research project; or (3) the completion of requirements for a fieldwork course; will it fulfill Category 6 requirement for the psychology major or the independent study/fieldwork requirement for the School of Social Science/Human Services. 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit Hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study Social Science & Human Srv College Psychology Department
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
A consideration of the conduct of research in psychology. Topics will include the philosophy of scientific research, ethical questions in experimentation, an introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics, use of library resources, use of psychological tests and research apparatus, quantification in psychology, the collection and analysis of data, and reporting of research. There will be a lecture, laboratory exercises, and written reports. Fulfills research methods requirement. Lab Fee. 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit Hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lab, Lecture Social Science & Human Srv College Psychology Department Course Attributes: WRITING INTENSIVE
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce students to the elements of statistical analysis used in psychological research. It is expected that this course will allow students to critically evaluate published research and to design, collect, and analyze their own empirical data sets. Both quantitative and qualitative forms of analysis will be included. The course will focus on the relationship between research design and data analysis. 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit Hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Social Science & Human Srv College Psychology Department
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
The study of animal behavior in psychological research. Topics covered include animal models for understanding general principles of behavior (normal and abnormal); history of comparative psychology; ethology; human ethology; socio-biology; zoomorphism; anthropomorphism; ethics of animal experimentation. Animal behavior will be explored in terms of its evolution, function, development, and physiology. Fulfills Category 3 requirement. 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit Hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Social Science & Human Srv College Psychology Department
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
An examination of the interface between psychology, ethics, and the law. Issues to be considered include involuntary commitment to mental hospitals; controversial treatments such as electric shock, psycho-surgery, and behavior modification; the right to treatment; confidentiality between client and therapist; and criminal responsibility vs. the insanity plea. Class presentation and research paper on a relevant theme is required. Fulfills Category 5 requirement. 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit Hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Social Science & Human Srv College Psychology Department Course Attributes: SS-Sch Core-Consc & Society, TS-Sch Core- SCP Category
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