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1.00 Credits
A concise review of selected psychological disorders, including etiology, prognosis, treatment options, and current issues. Disorders reviewed are within the categories of anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, somatoform disorders, psychotic disorders, substance abuse disorders and eating disorders. This is an independent study course. This course supports the College's mission in its focus on human diversity and social responsibility. Prerequisite: PSYC 1000.
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4.00 Credits
(Variable option, two credits each: see PSYC 2026 and 2027.) Scientific study of development from prenatal life through late adulthood, with emphasis on the interplay of psychological processes, heredity and environment. Prerequisite: PSYC 1000.
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4.00 Credits
Scientific study of development from prenatal life through late adulthood, with emphasis on the interplay of psychological processes, heredity and environment. This chronological review addresses physical, cognitive, social and emotional changes across the lifespan. In this course in the baccalaureate Day Program you will observe children in the campus Early Childhood Center or a similar setting off campus. Offered every semester. Also offered in summer and Weekend College. Prerequisite: PSYC 1001.
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2.00 Credits
In this course you will learn scientific methods and theories in developmental psychology and study the developing person from conception/prenatal development through middle childhood. Prenatal influences, physical growth patterns and cognitive and social development are covered along with the influence of family, peer and school environments. Prerequisite: PSYC 1000.
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2.00 Credits
In this course you will study the developing person from age 12 to late adulthood, including the physical, sexual, cognitive and social changes that occur with aging. Family, peer, school and work environments are covered in the teen and early adult years. Work and leisure environments, adult development within the family, and adjustment to aging, loss and death are covered in the middle and late adulthood periods. Prerequisite: PSYC 1000.
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4.00 Credits
Basic principles and techniques of statistical analysis emphasizing the treatment and evaluation of representative psychological data, descriptive statistics including linear regression and correlation, hypothesis testing and inferential statistics through analysis of variance, confidence intervals, selected nonparametric statistics including chi square. You will complete some homework exercises using MINITAB. Offered every semester. This course meets the liberal arts and sciences core math/stats requirement. Prerequisite: Appropriate level on mathematics/statistics placement assessment. Credit is given for only one of the following courses: ECON 2200, ECON 2250, MATH 1080 or PSYC 2050.
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4.00 Credits
Examination of attempts to explain our psychological states and capacities: cognition, sensation, perception, emotion and memory. Philosophical theories of psychology such as mentalism, behaviorism and functionalism. Philosophical significance of recent work in psychology and computer science: computer simulation of cognitive processes, artificial intelligence and cognitive psychology. Offered annually. Same asPHIL 2800. Prerequisite: Open to students with no prior work in philosophy, but such students should consult with the instructor or department chair before registering.
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4.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of psychological disorders such as anxiety, affective, eating, psychotic and personality disorders. You will learn how abnormal behavior is conceptualized, about various theories of psychopathology and about clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. For each disorder, we will explore etiology, prognosis, and empirically-supported treatments as well as general concerns related to mental illness. Offered every semester and occasionally in summer and Weekend College. Prerequisite: PSYC 1001.
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4.00 Credits
Major theories and research that consider the definition, development, motivation, assessment and change of personality. Evaluation and comparison of the cognitive, biological, behavioristic, trait, psychoanalytic and humanistic approaches in particular. Offered annually. Prerequisite: PSYC 1001.
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4.00 Credits
A study of current literature, theory and application of health psychology and behavioral medicine principles to health-related issues. You will learn about the psychological aspects of physical illness/wellness, modification of health-related behaviors, patient-practitioner communication, adherence to a treatment plan, stress and coping, and the management of chronic and terminal illness. Offered annually. Prerequisites: PSYC 1001 and 3010 or permission of the instructor.
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