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3.00 Credits
Examines psychological theory and research on prejudice, discrimination, and stereotyping from the perspectives of both the holders and targets of prejudice. In particular, the course emphasizes the cognitive, motivational, and social bases of prejudice, racism, sexism, as well as prejudice reduction. May not be taken by students who have received credit for PSYC 440J. Enrollment restricted to students who have completed the Lower- Division General Education requirement in Discipline-specific or Interdisciplinary Social Sciences (D).
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3.00 Credits
Theory and assessment techniques in personality research. Subject matter includes study of personality structure, development, personality dynamics, and determinants of personality. Enrollment Requirement: PSYC 100.
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3.00 Credits
Causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders. Regular visits to local psychiatric facilities may be required. Enrollment Requirement: PSYC 100.
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3.00 Credits
Examines human behaviors associated with environmental problems, including global warming, ozone depletion, acid rain, destruction of the rainforests, and depletion of natural resources. Covers such subjects as the commons dilemma, rational choice, values, and incentives. Examines interventions designed to change human behavior such as conservation, public transportation, recycling, and environmental education. Enrollment restricted to students who have completed the Lower-Division General Education requirement in Discipline-specific or Interdisciplinary Social Sciences (D).
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Introduction to the field of clinical psychology with an emphasis on the application and evaluation of techniques of individual and group counseling and therapy. Includes methods, diagnosis, research, therapeutic techniques, educational and professional requirements, ethics. Enrollment Requirement: PSYC 100. Prerequisite: PSYC 336.
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Theory and research in the study of psychosocial issues of racial, ethnic, and cultural groups, both in the U.S. and elsewhere. Subject matter includes examining the relationship of race, culture, and social class in psychological development and discussing the research implications for the multicultural study of psychology. Enrollment restricted to students who have completed the Lower- Division General Education requirement in Discipline-specific or Interdisciplinary Social Sciences (D).
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3.00 Credits
Study of small group behavior and team effectiveness. Examines subjects such as group membership, systems theory, communication, group decision-making, group development and performance, and conflict management. Focuses on diverse perspectives in organizations and work groups. Cross-cultural work settings, and gender differences in leadership and group behavior. Theory and research about group dynamics will be applied to organizational, educational, and counseling settings. Enrollment restricted to students who have completed the Lower-Division General Education requirement in Discipline-specific or Interdisciplinary Social Sciences (D).
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3.00 Credits
Addresses the theories, methods, and research on the development of adolescence (ages 10-22). It emphasizes empirical research on physical, cognitive, and social development and considers the gender, ethnic and socioeconomic differences found in such development. Subjects include the timing of pubertal development, teen pregnancy, parent-adolescent relations, identity development, peer relations, the transition to adulthood, and adolescent psychopathology (suicide, depression, eating disorders). Enrollment restricted to students who have completed the Lower-Division General Education requirement in Disciplinespecific or Interdisciplinary Social Sciences (D).
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3.00 Credits
Theories and research in the study of the psychological characteristics of women in the social contexts of culture, class, and race, including sex and gender similarities and differences, the construction of gender roles, stereotypes, intimacy, work and achievement, motherhood, violence against women, mental and emotional adjustment, and aging. This is not an introductory course and is appropriate only for students who are familiar with basic women's studies issues. Enrollment restricted to students who have completed the Lower-Division General Education requirement in Discipline-specific or Interdisciplinary Social Sciences (D).
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3.00 Credits
Examines physical, intrapsychic, and interpersonal aspects of sexuality; also anatomical, physiological, and emotional aspects, love and attraction, sexual dysfunction treatment, sexually transmitted diseases, sex and aging, legal aspects of sexual behavior, sexual exploitation, and eroticism in American culture. Presentations will be frank and explicit. Enrollment restricted to students who have completed the Lower-Division General Education requirement in Disciplinespecific or Interdisciplinary Social Sciences (D).
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