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This course we will review the historical foundations and current state of knowledge regarding human information processing and the mental processes that underlie human behavior. the topics covered will range from foundational cognitive processes such as attention and memory, to more complex, higher-level processes such as problem-solving and decision-making. Prerequisite: PSYCH 210; PSYCH 302WI Offered: Winter Semester 3 hrs
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Abnormal language behaviors as clinical entities will be examined. Students will have an opportunity to study the language and thought of the schizophrenic, of abused and neglected children and autistic children, of individuals with brain damage, and of individuals with fluency disorders. Gender language and the misuse of language in the legal setting will also be presented. Discussion of listener's attitudes toward normal, but non-standard language, such as black dialect, will be given attention. 3 hrs
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Traces the historical origins of psychology beginning with its philosophical origins and discusses problems, areas and methods which resulted in major attempts to systematize psychological theory. This is the department's capstone course. Required of psychology majors. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in PSYCH 302WI Restrictions: 415 should be taken only by Psychology majors in their last semester 3 hrs
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An introduction to the neural basis of human behavior. Covers research on the basic structure and function of the human brain, with topics including movement, perception, emotion, cognition, and psychological disorders.Prerequisite: PSYCH 302WI 3 hrs
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This course assumes that the student has mastered the basics of biopsychology, and deals with this topic in greater depth and scope than PSYCH418. It will begin with a brief review and update of basic materials of biopsychology, will quickly go on to a more advanced treatment of the topic, taking up where PSYCH 418 left off. There will, in particular, be an emphasis on human biopsychology. This course is primarily intended for the advanced undergraduate. Prerequisite: PSYCH 418 or equivalent. 3 hrs
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Course builds on the foundation laid in PSYCH 322, Child Development. Focus is on contemporary developmental issues, particularly those with applied and social policy implications for promoting positive healthy development of children and adolescents. This is and advanced course involving seminar like discussions and written assignments. Further, it is and academic service learning course and requires students to spend a minimum of 25 hours actively engaged in community work serving children or youth.Prerequisites: PSYCH 322 Child Psychology, earned grade of "B" or greater, or written permission of instructor. 3 hrs
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Overviews the field of community psychology, a field which seeks to understand how social, political and economic factors contribute to social problems and seeks to improve community well-being through social innovation and action research. The history, philosophical underpinnings, concepts, methods and research in community mental health and community psychology are reviewed. The course provides students with both a conceptual and experiential understanding of these fields. Individual and group projects are required. Prerequisite: 6 hours of psychology. Offered: Fall semesters. 3 hrs
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Interpretation of the major tensions and conflicts in normal personality and of unrealistic modes of reaction to these tensions and conflicts, as revealed in mental illness. May not be taken for graduate credit. Prerequisite(S): PSYCH 322 or PSYCH 323. Offered: Each semester. 3 hrs
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Investigation of psychological principles in business and industry: personnel selection, attitudes, motivation, supervision, communication and others influencing work efficiency. This course involves student projects within the business community. Students will be acquainted with the techniques of measurement of quality of motivation, behavioral laws due to the differences in motivation, how to assess and change the practices utilized within a business regarding their motivational effects upon employees. One goal will be the production of a motivational analysis profile for use in business and industry within the community. Prerequisite: Nine hours of psychology. 3 hrs
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This course will identify major issues concerning psychology related to aging. The major influence on the behavior, cognitive functioning and emotions of older adults will be examined. Consideration will be given to individual, group and environmental influences. Possible interventions will be identified. Cross-sectional and longitudinal research will be reviewed in order to examine the changes in individuals due to aging and the differences between cohort groups. Three major areas of information will be the focus: Concepts, theory and methods in psychology of aging: Biological and social influences on behavior, and behavioral processes. 3 hrs
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