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3.00 Credits
This course explores the development and expression of the personality through an examination of processes by which the self-concept is formed. The course surveys the theories of behavioral scientists that have contributed to the study of adjustment. Scientific study of the effects of stress and stress management techniques are included in this curriculum. The course prepares students for advanced study in psychology and places emphasis on critical thinking skills, especially as applied to scientific research. Prerequisite: Principles of Psychology (PSY101) or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course covers the complex interrelationship between the individual and society. Topics include attitude formation, prejudice, conflict, frustration, cooperation and competition, cultural and interpersonal difficulties involving identity formation, and alienation versus integration.
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3.00 Credits
Through class exercises and observation, this course explores the relationship between the theory and experience of effective groups. It examines comparisons of individual and group performance, group goals, problem solving, decision-making, conformity, norms, cohesiveness, and leadership. The course meets General Education "Individual and Society" RequirementArea 2. Co-requisite: For Office and Information Management majors: Records and Information Management (OIM106).
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3.00 Credits
(Psychology) Credits: 3 Credits This course examines the theories of the biological, social, and psychological development of human beings throughout the life span. Prerequisite: Principles of Psychology (PSY101).
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3.00 Credits
This course explores theories and practices in counseling individuals and groups. It explores various theoretical approaches to counseling, and provides practical exercises in counseling. This course is restricted to those students enrolled in the Human Services, Education, Early Childhood, Psychology, or Sociology programs or by permission of the department chair of Education, Early Childhood, and Human Services or the department chair of Behavioral Sciences. Prerequisite: Principles of Psychology (PSY101).
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3.00 Credits
This course covers the complex interrelationship between the individual, small groups, and the greater society. Topics include attitude formation and change, social conflict, prejudice, frustration, and cooperation versus competition and aggression. Prerequisite: Principles of Psychology (PSY101).
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3.00 Credits
This course covers distinctive patterns of behavior, including the thoughts and emotions that characterize individuals' adaptation to life. It examines four major approaches to the study of personality: psychoanalytic, behavioral, trait dispositional, and humanistic. Students study varying degrees of emphasis on processes or forces impinging on individuals' interaction with their environment. This course is offered through the Center for Self-Directed Learning and External Studies only. Prerequisite: Principles of Psychology (PSY101).
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3.00 Credits
In this course, students study adolescents and adults in the areas of physical, intellectual and social changes, and their emotional growth and development during life stages of adolescence and adulthood. Prerequisite: Principles of Psychology (PSY101).
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3.00 Credits
This advanced course for the serious student of psychology covers the history of mental illness and its treatment, modern classification, diagnosis, the theoretical causes of disorders, and treatments. The range of psychopathology extends from the disorder-free person to adjustment reactions, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and borderline disorders, to psychosis and major disorders. Prerequisite: Principles of Psychology (PSY101) or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to facilitate the development of critical thinking, reading, and writing skills through the psychological study of popular culture. Issues of social psychology, crosscultural communication, identity development, creativity, violence, and psychological health will be analyzed in a variety of domains of popular culture. Psychological theory and analysis will be applied to youth culture, consumer culture, political campaigns, contemporary music and visual arts, tourism, stand-up comedy, advertising, and the internet. This course meets General Education "Individual and Society" Requirement Area 2.
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