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3.00 Credits
An examination of the role of the professional in helping relationships. Focus is upon the development of the skills of personal support and consultation to parents and other individuals having responsibility for the care of children with exceptional educational and medical needs. Students examine the development and implementation of appropriate helping programs, the facilitation of understanding and acceptance of the child's special needs, and the implementation and evaluation of strategies for assisting individuals and families. (Prerequisite: PSY 101F4) Crosslisted with ED 324. (F/S)
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4.00 Credits
A study of a variety of behavioral abnormalities in children and adults. This study will take place within a historical overview of explanations applied to abnormal behavior and modes of treatment which logically followed from such explanations. A practicum is required. (Prerequisite: PSY 101F4) (F/S)
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4.00 Credits
An integrated study of the processes and major influences throughout the human experience from the beginnings of life through aging. Learning, cognitive, self-actualization theories as well as the psychoanalytic tradition will be examined. (Prerequisite: PSY 101F4 or consent of instructor) (F/S)
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4.00 Credits
An overview of theories and research pertaining to the interaction and reciprocal influences between individuals and their societal context. Includes such topics as helping behavior, attribution, group processes, attitude change, racism, sexism, obedience/compliance, and aggression/violence (and others). Emphasis will be placed on both the major thinking in these areas and experimental investigation of these notions. (Prerequisite: PSY 101F4 or consent of instructor) Crosslisted with SOC 349. (S)
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4.00 Credits
Overview of the ways that substance abuse impacts individuals, families and society. Various models of abuse and addiction will be discussed, with an emphasis on the Biopsychosocial Model. Demonstrates an appreciation of how biological, genetic, developmental, psychological, environmental, historical and cultural factors all interact to explain substance use, abuse and dependency. Considerable emphasis on the psychopharmacological aspects of substance abuse and gaining an understanding of the way that specific drugs affect individuals on physical, emotional and behavioral levels.
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4.00 Credits
This course emphasizes that assessing individuals for potential substance abuse disorders, developing effective treatment plans, and providing the required treatment and aftercare should all be part of one seamless process. Various assessment instruments, interviewing methods, and diagnostic tools will be reviewed. Included will be a full discussion of Prochaska and Miller's Stages of Change Model and Motivational Interviewing. A review of treatment options will include 12-step and other self-help groups, outpatient individual and group therapies, hospital based interventions and long-term residential treatment. Cognitive-behavioral, family systems, interpersonal and psychopharmacological approaches to treatment will all be explored.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the techniques of descriptive and inferential statistics appropriate to the research methods and forms of analysis used in the social sciences; and to the use of microcomputer statistical programs. Crosslisted with SS 369. (F/S)
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to research in psychology with an emphasis on understanding and learning to conduct research in various areas in psychology and becoming a critical consumer of psychological research. Each student will be required to design, carry out and analyze the results of an original research project. (Prerequisite: PSY 369 or MATH 121) (F/S)
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the major therapy methods in use today. A brief examination of the nature of mental health and dysfunctions from the organic, interpersonal and intra-psychic perspectives and a study of the theories and treatment methods of contemporary psychotherapies. (Prerequisite: PSY 101F4) (F/S)
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the application of psychology to areas of the criminal justice system (i.e.., courts, corrections). Topics may include jury selection, expert opinion/ testimony, eyewitness reliability, insanity defense, punishment and deterrence, divorce and child custody mediation, correction facilities, design of offender treatment programs. The class will interest students planning careers in applied psychology or forensically-related fields (e.g.., law, policing, social work). (Prerequisite: PSY 101 F4)
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