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4.00 Credits
This course familiarizes students with major tests used by psychological and educational researchers and clinicians. Students learn to recognize and administer relevant tests of individual abilities, achievement, personality traits, and attitudes. Students will also learn how to construct tests that are practical, reliable, and valid. By the end of the course, students will design an original measurement tool that can be used in educational testing or in psychological research and practice. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101S or PSY 225S. Every second fall semester. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
This course explores the foundations and applications of contemporary cognitive psychology. Attention will be given to general theoretical issues in the field as well as to such topics as memory, problem solving, attention, language, and the physiological basis of human cognition. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101S or permission of instructor. Every second spring semester. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
This course involves an exploration of the basic anatomical systems and physiological processes that underlie human behavior. Special attention will be placed on the biological underpinnings of sensation, cognition, emotion, motivation, learning, and various psychological disorders. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101S and BIO 150N. Every second fall semester. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
This course explores personnel and organizational factors that influence human performance in the workplace. Topics include job design and human factors engineering, selection and recruitment, training and performance appraisal, leadership, motivation and commitment, satisfaction and productivity, stress and work life quality, as well as organizational culture, development, and change. Workforce diversity and relevant cultural differences are also discussed. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101S. Fall semester. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
This course explores the many ways in which diversity and multiculturalism are relevant to issues in counseling, employment, and civic engagement. Various perspectives regarding how we and others understand terms such as race, ethnicity, nationality, self-identification, and multicultural competence will be considered. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101S or PSY 225S. (Pass/Fail option) Fall semester. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
The specialized theories and techniques for understanding and working with children and families in various cultural contexts are explored. The course also examines various individual and systemic pathologies that affect children and families. Mental disorders of children and transitional crises of families are discussed, including pervasive developmental disorders, attentional disorders, conduct disorders, mooddisorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, divorce, and family violence and victimization. Related ethical and legal issues are also discussed. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101S or PSY 225S or permission of instructor. (Pass/Fail option) Every semester. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
This course examines social psychological theories and research relevant to the study of families. It examines the American family as a social institution embedded in a cultural and historical context, and seeks to provide students with knowledge about the contemporary American family. Topics will include relationships among children, parents, and grandparents; cohabitation, marriage and divorce; single parenthood, remarriage and stepfamilies; family policy; historical and demographic changes that influence family structure and diversity; and the interaction of work life and family life. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101S or PSY 225S or SOC 101S. Every second fall semester. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
This course focuses on the psychology of influence, and has applications for marketing, non-profit organizations, the service industry, and consumers. The ethics of compliance techniques will also be discussed. A business negotiation can be broken down into simple psychological principles. That is a major emphasis in this course. Prerequisite(s): PSY101S or PSY225S. Every three years Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
This course provides a broad overview of theory and research pertaining to human personality. Psychodynamic, trait, cognitive, and humanistic approaches are reviewed and relevant empirical research are critically evaluated. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101S or PSY 225S or permission of instructor. Every second spring semester. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
Students in this course will explore the fundamentals of group dynamics and leadership strategies in an experiential group setting. Emphasis is placed upon enhancing emotional intelligence, personal development, self-efficacy and awareness of group norms. Active participation is required. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101S or PSY 225S. Every semester. Credit: 4
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