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2.00 Credits
Examines the physical, mental, emotional and social life of the individual from puberty to legal adulthood and the influence of this growth period on the personal habits, attitudes, interests and social adjustments. Intended for prospective high school teachers. Attention is given to factors in the home, community and school that influence adolescent behavior and personality. Prerequisite: Psych 08-303. (F, S)
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3.00 Credits
An overview of child and adolescent psychopathology. Provides students with a foundation of knowledge regarding the theoretical explanations of child and adolescent behaviors, as well as the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of these behaviors. Students will gain a better understanding of mental health issues facing children and adolescents. Prerequisite: Psych 08-103 or 303. (F, S)
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3.00 Credits
A comprehensive survey of human developmental principles emerging during conception and continuing through to the process of death. Emphasis is placed upon the physical, intellectual, cognitive and social-emotional growth from research, theoretical and applied viewpoints based upon empirically demonstrated psychological knowledge. Prerequisite: Psych 08-103 or 303. (F, S, SS)
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3.00 Credits
Designed to build on concepts and skills covered in Psych 08-234. Focuses on the design/logic of experimental design, internal and external validity, how to collect meaningful psychological data, how to analyze and interpret data, and the role of theory in psychology. Prerequisites: Psych 08-103, 234, and Math 17-114. (F, S)
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3.00 Credits
Surveys the historical and cultural influences related to philosophy and application of testing, statistical issues in test construction and administration, types of psychological tests and their uses, psychosocial evaluations related to psychological tests of measurements, ethical and legal concerns in psychological testing and assessment, and careers in assessment. Prerequisites: Psych 08-103 and 234. (S, even years)
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the relationship between behavior, thinking, and emotion and the underlying biological mechanisms of behavior, including elementary neuroanatomy and neurophysiology. Prerequisites: Psych 08-103 and 234. (S)
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3.00 Credits
Examination of the relationship between neuronal communication, drug use and behavior. Focuses on a description of basic neuroanatomy, an explanation of nervous system functioning, and how both legal and illicit drugs influence this communication and resulting behavior, thinking and emotion. Prerequisites: Psych 08-103 and 234. (F)
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3.00 Credits
A broad introduction to the field of disaster psychology by examining theory, research and practice in disaster psychology. Focuses on the impact of a disaster on both responders and those directly impacted by the event. Discusses intervention strategies and the role of relief organizations. Prerequisites: Psych 08-103. (F)
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3.00 Credits
Explores recent literature and research related to biological and cultural factors influencing the development of gender roles, identities and preferences. Explores stereotypes of masculinity and femininity and how these affect our lives at the personal, social and institutional levels. Psychological aspects of gender communication, conflict resolution, sexual behavior, marriage and family issues are also introduced. Prerequisite: Psych 08-103. (S, odd years)
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3.00 Credits
Examines individual patterns of behavior and reviews diverse theoretical positions that explain personality in terms of individual dynamics, biology, culture and cognition. Emphasis is placed on understanding the research and philosophy of personality in the context of widely recognized theories of psychology. A survey of relevant and current research is included. Prerequisite: Psych 08-103. (F, S)
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