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3.00 Credits
Senior-level survey of theory and research pertaining to an evolutionary model of human nature, and how such a model can integrate many of psychology's different branches. Compares traits between and within different species, addressing how natural and sexual selection might have partially shaped human nature and patterns of human cognition, emotion, behavior, and social interactions. Special Note: Meets the departmental capstone requirement for the psychology major. Registration Restrictions: Two of the following courses: PSY A313, PSY A316, PSY A345, PSY A355, PSY A366, PSY A370, PSY A375
Prerequisite:
(WRTG A211 UA C OR WRTG A212 UA C OR WRTG A213 UA C OR WRTG A214 UA C ) AND PSY A111 UA C AND PSY A150 UA C AND PSY A260 UA C AND PSY A260L UA C AND PSY A261 UA C
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on the psychological disorders of childhood and adolescence, including the classification of disorders and their diagnosis, etiology, and intervention/treatment. The importance of evidence-based treatment is emphasized.
Prerequisite:
PSY A150 UA C AND PSY A345 UA C AND WRTG A111 UA C
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of autism spectrum disorder, including etiology, impact of the disorder on behavior, treatment options, and the role of family and community supports. Course emphasizes community-based behavioral treatment and early intensive behavioral intervention. Special Note: Not available for credit to students who have completed PSY A647. May be stacked with: PSY A647
Prerequisite:
PSY A400 UA B
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3.00 Credits
Reviews psychological, biological, and social development along with economic and historical circumstances of aging in the span of life between early and late adulthood. A special focus is placed on aging within today's world and the use of applied developmental psychology in promoting positive aging.
Prerequisite:
PSY A111 UA D OR PSY A150 UA D
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of strategies used to treat challenging and dangerous behavior such as delinquency, eating disorders, aggression, self-injury and substance abuse. Course presents an overview of neurodevelopmental, neurocognitive and other disorders that commonly produce challenging behavior. Course emphasizes the role of family and community supports in community-based behavioral treatment. Special Note: Not available for credit to students who have completed PSY A655. May be stacked with: PSY A655
Prerequisite:
PSY A400 UA B
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3.00 Credits
Explores ethnic-cultural values, attitudes and beliefs as they relate to interpersonal relationships and human behavior. Examines how behavioral styles, manifestations of psychopathology and effective psychotherapy methods are affected by ethnic-cultural factors. Registration Restrictions: Three other psychology courses; PSY A425 recommended. May be stacked with: PSY A654
Prerequisite:
PSY A111 UA D
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of behavior analytic strategies used to manage and improve employee performance in the workplace. Topics will include effective staff training and support strategies, performance management, organizational system analysis, and behavior-based safety, implementation science and effective consultation strategies. Special Note: Not available for credits to students who have completed PSY A667. May be stacked with: PSY A667
Prerequisite:
PSY A400 UA B
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3.00 Credits
Provides an understanding of psychological measurement and test development. Topics include the history of testing, ethical testing practices, standardization, sources of bias, reliability, and validity. Common psychological tests are introduced.
Prerequisite:
PSY A111 UA C (AND PSY A260 UA C OR STAT A200 UA C )
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of topics in behavior analysis, emphasizing the role of the behavior analyst as a scientist-practitioner. Topics will include the philosophical history of behaviorism, modern behavioral research and application of behavior analysis to socially relevant problems. Special Note: Not available for credit to students who have completed PSY A678. May be stacked with: PSY A678
Prerequisite:
PSY A400 UA B
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3.00 Credits
Course examines psychological, physical, and environmental factors that influence mental and physical health. Topics include: epidemiology, stress theories, brain anatomy, psychophysiology, psychoneuroimmunology, chronic pain, tobacco/alcohol abuse, diet, exercise, terminal illness, and how doctor/patient communication affects basic health care delivery. The biopsychosocial orientation is presented from both disease and prevention strategies.
Prerequisite:
PSY A111 UA D AND PSY A370 UA D
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