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Prerequisite, PSY 101. An evaluative review of the major theories of personality emphasizing structural, dynamical, developmental, and pathological aspects. Specific personality theories to be covered include psychodynamic, biological, behavioral, cognitive, social learning, humanistic-existential, traits, and person-situation. Knowledge of these classic theories is balanced with current research applications. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.
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Prerequisite, PSY 101. This course is for psychology majors and covers the physical, cognitive, social and emotional domains of development from conception through adolescence. The course consists of a lecture and a laboratory component. Lectures introduce major theories and research strategies in child development and integrates applied aspects such as parenting and teaching children. The laboratory includes professionally supervised fieldwork with children in an approved setting. (Offered fall semester.) 4 credits.
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Prerequisite, PSY 101. Using a life-span developmental framework this course will review and discuss the growth, decline and stability that occur in the domains of physical, social, psychological and cognitive functioning in aging. The course is designed to facilitate comprehension of major theoretical approaches, to foster critical evaluating of existing research and theories, and to identify and dispel myths about aging. (Offered fall semester, alternate years.) 3 credits.
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Prerequisite, PSY 101. This course is for liberal studies students and other non-psychology majors and covers the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains of development from conception through adolescence. Lectures introduce major theories and research strategies in child development and integrate applied aspects such as parenting and teaching children. Classroom theories of child development and methods of interacting with children will be applied in context. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.
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Prerequisite, PSY 101. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the major theories, concepts, and research methods in life-span developmental psychology. Students will learn to understand cognitive, emotional and social development and changes across the entire life span from infancy to late adulthood. This course examines the biological and environmental foundations of development including cross-cultural issues and highlights empirical research to integrate theoretical and applied perspectives. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.
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Prerequisite, PSY 101. An overview of the field of abnormal psychology, which is the application of methods, principles and findings from psychological research to understand, classify, and treat "abnormal" behavior and psychologically-based human suffering. Topics of lectures, discussions and video presentations provide an integrative overview of current approaches to classification, assessment, and treatment of psychological disorders and mental illness. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.
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(Offered as needed.) 3 credits.
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Prerequisites, PSY 101, and either 323, 326, or 327, or concurrent enrollment. This course reviews the etiology, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological and development disorders in children and adolescents. This course is likely to benefit all students who are interested in interacting with children and adolescents, as well as students considering careers involving children and youth with emotional and behavioral problems. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.
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Prerequisite, PSY 101. An investigation of the relationship between brain and behavior. Students will study the structure and function of the nervous system, including the biological bases of psychopathology and normal function. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.
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Prerequisite, PSY 101. An introduction to the scientific study of how groups and individuals interact. Cognition, feelings, impressions, and attitudes influence and are influenced by the presence of others according to the precepts of Social Psychology. Topics include manipulation and influence tactics, persuasion, attraction, aggression, altruism, self-concept, stereotypes, and cognition and behavioral congruence. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.
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