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3.00 Credits
Explores historical antecedents of the science of psychology as well as the evolvement of contemporary experimental, physiological, and clinical psychology. Pioneers in the history of psychology are discussed within the contexts of their personal lives, respective Zeitgeists, and areas of specialization. Methods of exploration and philosophical perspectives on recurring questions in the history of psychology are examined.
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3.00 Credits
Analysis of the physiological, emotional, social, and psychological determinants of behavior. Examines the basic question of what motivates animal and human behavior as well as factors that can modify aspects of behavior.
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3.00 Credits
The psychology of crime, crime solving, and court processes; examining the causes, classification, prevention, intervention, and treatment of criminal behavior from a social psychological perspective, as well as applications of psychology in criminal investigation and in the courtroom. Topics may include con artists, street crime, domestic violence, financial crimes, sex crimes, stalkers, serial killers, lie detection, eyewitness memory, insanity defense, and much more. Prerequisites: General Psychology (PSY 1013) or Introduction to Sociology (SOC 1013).
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3.00 Credits
This senior college course is an elective designed for faculty to teach special courses in their areas of expertise, to offer courses of particular interest to students, and to address contemporary issues in the study of psychology. The topics will vary each time the course is taught, and will be announced when the course is offered. Senior-level special topics covered have included Psychology of Women, Phenomenological Psychology, and Comics & Psychology. Course may be repeated when a different topic is taught.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce important philosophical questions regarding perceptual phenomena. These questions turned topics will then be looked at from current perspectives with multi-level analysis encompassing physiology, psychophysics, and computational domains including both animal and human experiences. The objective of the course is not only to introduce sensation and perception but to lead students to critically appreciate an ever richer understanding of the subject from ancient historical beginnings to its modern understanding.
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3.00 Credits
An intensive course exploring the inextricable link between physiology and behavior. Topics relating to the mammalian nervous system include anatomy & function, psychopharmacology, brain structure, thirst & hunger, cardiovascular function, and physiological & psychological perspectives on a variety of motor, memory, and affective disorders.
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3.00 Credits
Explores the application of classical and operant conditioning to problems of social importance. Topics likely to be covered include social skills and language training in individuals with developmental disabilities; the treatment of drug addictions, childhood behavior disorders, and phobias; and improvement of safety and productivity in the workplace. Prerequisite: Learning (PSY2533).
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3.00 Credits
Advanced experimental design and analysis. Highlights the selection, computation, and interpretation of randomized, repeated measures, and multifactor analyses of variance. Explores other parametric analyses including post hoc tests, student t tests, and multiple regression. Non-parametric analyses include chi-square designs, Mann-Whitney U tests, and Kruskal-Wallis analyses. Incorporates statistical and graphics computer software. Prerequisite: Experimental Statistics (PSY 2143).
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3.00 Credits
Psychological study of literature, exploring its structure, function, and psychological value. Topics of discussion include symbolism, archetypes, genres, the purpose of storytelling, applications of psychological theories and concepts, accuracy in the depiction of psychological variables and mental health professionals, how writing and reading reflect cognitive processes, and the therapeutic value of literature. Character analyses involve examination of personality, mental illness, developmental issues, conflicts, and motivation.
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3.00 Credits
A functional approach to speech development and language analysis. Topics of discussion include speech disorders, functions of speech in the modern world, physiology of speech, forensic linguistics, rule-governed behavior, social interaction, and communication in cyberspace.
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