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1.00 Credits
A broad overview of the use and abuse of psychopharmaceuticals. We will study the classification of psychoactive drugs, their history, and the methodological research techniques used on humans and animals. The course emphasizes physiological mechanisms of drug actions, drug effects on psychological functioning including therapeutic and toxic effects. 1.00 units, Lecture
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A survey of the concepts, methods, and theoretical issues of clinical psychology, with a focus on current and classical research and theory. Students will explore such areas as personality development from a clinical perspective, assessment, pathology, diagnosis, clinical research, and some preventative and therapeutic modes of intervention. Emphasis will also be placed upon evolving models of clinical psychology and their relationship to other areas of psychology and the life sciences. Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 101. 1.00 units, Lecture
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Some of the most influential pronouncements in psychology have been at least partly based on the study of people deemed to be abnormal or extreme in some way (e.g., "split-brain" patients). This course will provide a critical introduction to different models-medical, psychoanalytical, and others-of psychopathology (psychoses, personality disorders, etc.) We will review personal accounts of experiences deemed to be psychopathological and look at a variety of unusual experiences (e.g., déjà vu, depersonalization) frequently reported by "ordinary" p Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 101. 1.00 units, Lecture
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This course will explore the relevant theories and research related to the study of human sexuality, primarily from a psychological perspective. Specific topics to be covered include the conceptualization of gender and sexuality, development of sexuality through the life span, how we define and understand sexually "deviant" behaviors, the conceptualization of sexuality through various cultural lenses, and the expression of sexuality in relationships. 1.00 units, Seminar
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25.00 Credits
An introduction to current understanding of how organisms maintain contact with their environments through perception. Emphasis is on vision, but other modalities are also treated. Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 293-01 or concurrent enrollment in Psychology 293-01 0.25 units, Laboratory
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3.00 Credits
A survey of the biological, cognitive, and social factors that influence the process of development. The course will focus on both theoretical and empirical issues in child development and will include topics such as attachment, language, condition, and socialization. The course will highlight how cultural factors, especially for children growing up in urban environments, influence both the manner and the end result of the developmental process. The optional laboratory introduces students to the major scientific methods of observation, interviews, and experimentation that are used to study important developmental questions in the areas of language, memory and concept development, sex-role stereotyping, prosocial development and play. This course includes a community learning component. Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 101. 0.25 units, Laboratory
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A selective exploration of dynamic biological and psychological interactive mechanisms of various behaviors. Specifically, the course will focus on the functional outcome of the asymmetrical brain; a multilevel analysis, from molecules to minds, of learning and memory; the study of emotions and the interaction between stress and health as studied in psychoneuroimmunology. Prerequisite: Psychology 261 or Neuroscience 201. Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 261 or Neuroscience 201. 1.00 units, Lecture
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1.00 Credits
This course will examine various theoretical models of male and female development from a psychological perspective. By carefully evaluating the empirical research we will explore the myths of gender to understand how women and men are the same and how they are different. Studies of gender, however, must be understood in relationship to the implicit assumptions that researchers make about human nature. Therefore, we will systematically evaluate the role of conceptual and methodological bias in scientific investigations. The course will include an analysis of some non-traditional methods that have served to challenge our thinking about gender differences and sex roles. In order to gain a broader perspective on issues of gender, we will also examine work traditionally found in other disciplines such as sociology, anthropology, and biology. Not open to first-year students. 1.00 units, Seminar
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This course will focus on classic and contemporary psychological theories and research related to stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination. We will analyze these phenomena at the level of individuals, small groups, and institutions, with applications to forms of prejudice and discrimination based on several status characteristics, including race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and health. Approaches to reducing prejudice and discrimination will be examined and evaluated. Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 226. 1.00 units, Seminar
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This course explores the neural mechanism underlying a wide variety of learning and memory phenomena. Special emphasis will be placed on the function of several brain regions, including the hippocampus and neocortex. We will examine the anatomy and physiology of these systems, and look for general principles related to neural and behavioral plasticity. The course will conducted in a seminar format; students are expected to read current and classic research articles, give class presentations, and lead discussions. Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 261 or Neuroscience 101 or 201. 1.00 units, Lecture
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