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3.00 Credits
This course will examine the growing movement in psychology toward studying positive mental health. About 50 years ago the human potential movement used terms like 'Self-actualization" and "full- functioning" to describe the ideal mental health. Since about 1990 psychologists have again begun to focus on positive states of mental functioning, but now the approach is more scientific. This course covers current topics in positive psychology, such as character strengths, "flow", optimism, happiness, well-being and positive relationships. Prerequisite: PS 101.
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3.00 Credits
Social psychology focuses on human social relationships. This course studies the influence of others on individual behavior and attitudes, various sorts of interaction between individuals, and behavior of people in groups. Topics include conformity, helping behavior, persuasion, social cognition, attitude formation and change, aggression, sex roles, prejudice, and attraction. Prerequisite: PS 101. (Offered fall and spring semesters).
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3.00 Credits
This course will explore how psychology and religion are linked. Topics include psychological theories of religious behavior, ways that religious belief and practice change with psychological development, connections between religious phenomena and mental health, behavioral differences between cults and established religions, and the religion versus science debate. Prerequisite: PS 101.
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3.00 Credits
Health psychology is the field within psychology devoted to understanding psychological influences on how people stay healthy, why they become ill, and how they respond when they get ill. This course will explore the interface between psychological theory, research, and health-related issues such as stress, coping, prevention models, death and dying, patient compliance, and the relationship between health-care providers and patients. Prerequisite: PS 101.
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3.00 Credits
This course involves an overview of biological explanations of behavior. The course begins with a description of the dynamic activity of neurons and the basic anatomy of the nervous system. Building upon this foundation, topics include: methods of investigation, drugs and behavior, development and evolution of the brain, sensory and motor processes, waking and sleeping, hunger and thirst, sexual behavior, learning and memory, emotions, mood disorders, and schizophrenia. Prerequisites: PS 101 and BI 143 or BI 144 or permission of instructor. (Offered spring semester).
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3.00 Credits
This course is an overview of disorganized states of human functioning, including disorders of mood, thought, and behavior. The course follows the DSM system of classification, while explaining disorders from various perspectives. Prerequisites: PS 101 and at least two other psychology courses, plus junior or senior status. Students are strongly encouraged to take PS 286, PS 319 and/or PS 320 prior to taking PS 306. (Offered fall and spring semesters).
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3.00 Credits
The study of major personality theorists who did most of their theorizing prior to 1970, including early key psychoanalysts, behaviorists, trait theorists, and humanists. The focus will be on the theories of individual theorists. Topics include normal and abnormal personality functioning, personality development, and research done on these theories. Representative assessment devices will be demonstrated and selected research will be noted. Along with a textbook, students will be asked to read selected portions of the theorists' own writings. Prerequisite: PS 101. (Offered fall semester).
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3.00 Credits
Contemporary personality theorists have refined and modified traditional theories through continuing research. They also have developed some completely new approaches to the study of personality. This course will examine these recent advances. Topics covered include modern psychoanalytic theory; modern learning theory, especially social learning theory; cognitive theories of personality, modern trait theory, especially Big Five theory; biological approaches to personality, and positive psychology. Critical thinking about theories and research is encouraged. Prerequisites: PS 101. All students are encouraged to take PS 319 prior to PS 320.
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4.00 Credits
This course includes use of statistical procedures within the context of empirical research. Reading empirical literature and writing summaries of statistical analyses are emphasized. Use of computer software (SPSS) is integrated throughout the course. Topics include bivariate correlation/regression, hypothesis testing, estimation, power analysis, t tests, one- and two-way ANOVA, multiple-comparison tests, and a brief introduction to nonparametric tests. Prerequisites: PS 101 and MA 135. MA 135 is recommended prior to PS 325. Students who have not taken MA 135 must demonstrate proficiency in algebra and basic statistical concepts by earning a passing score on a screening test. The test may be completed by arrangement through the Academic Center for Excellence. (Offered fall semester).
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4.00 Credits
This course involves the study and application of observational, survey, archival, correlational, and experimental methods. Design and evaluation of experimental research and preparation of APA-style research reports will be emphasized. A student-designed project will include research design, data collection, statistical analysis, preparation of a research report, and a formal presentation. Prerequisite: PS 325 with a grade of C- or better. (Offered spring semester).
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