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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
3 hours, 3 credits. Introduction to the fundamental concepts and methods of modern psychology. Consideration of the scientific basis of psychology and of the significant problems in the areas of learning, motivation, emotion, individual differences, physiological bases of behavior, perception, developmental processes, personality, and social behavior. Note: There is a research requirement for this course that students can fulfill either by writing about their participation as a subject in approved studies or by writing their reactions to approved articles or colloquia. Note: All of the following PSY courses carry PSY 166 as a prerequisite. Additional prerequisites are indicated where appropriate.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours, 3 credits. A writing-intensive course in which students will gain experience in locating, reading, understanding, and evaluating primary empirical research from the various sub-fields within psychology and learn to use standard A.P.A. format in writing research reports, case studies, progress reports, and review papers.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours, 3 credits. Survey of empirical and theoretical issues regarding the psychology of women, dynamics of personality, and inherent and learned factors influencing their behavior.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours, 3 credits. Consideration of theories, research findings, and methodology with respect to physical growth, sensorimotor, emotional, cognitive, perceptualconceptual, language, and intellectual development of the individual prior to adolescence.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours, 3 credits. Adolescence as a transition between childhood and adulthood. Theory and research on age-related changes, developmental tasks, and role in society. Topics include physical and cognitive development, self-concept and autonomy, family, school, and peer relations, and the adolescent at risk.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours, 3 credits. Development from adulthood to the final stages of life. Theory and research findings on age-related biological, cognitive, personality, and sensory changes. Topics include sex roles, parenting, family relationships, work, leisure, retirement, death, and bereavement.
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4.00 Credits
4 hours, 4 credits. Descriptive and inferential statistics and their applications to the analysis and interpretation of psychological data. Among the topics discussed are central tendency, variability, correlation and regression, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, power analysis, and the relationship of research design to statistics. Hand calculators and computers will be introduced and utilized throughout the course as adjuncts to data analysis. PREREQ: MAT 104 or equivalent, any MAT course that has MAT 104 as a prerequisite, or Departmental permission.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours, 3 credits. Study of the concept of abnormality as it applies to children and adolescents. Consideration of specific syndromes such as anxiety disorder, depression, A.D.H.D., conduct disorders, autism, and schizophrenia with regard to etiology, diagnosis, and treatment.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours, 3 credits. Examination of the concept of abnormality and of the major categories of psychopathology with regard to symptoms and diagnosis. Consideration of etiology and treatment of psychological disorders from psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, sociocultural, and biological perspectives.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours, 3 credits. Study of the relationship of the individual and the natural and "built environment." Analysis of the psychological dimension of problems such as pollution, crowding, and energy conservation.
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