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3.00 Credits
08F: 9L 09W: 12 09S: 10A Courses with this number consider several important sub-fields of learning and psychological development. Material is treated at an intermediate level on a set of issues not covered in Psychology 22 and 25. Selection of issues is left to the discretion of the instructor, but they will be selected with emphasis upon the psychological principles emerging from the study of humans and animals in the context of learning, early experience, and maturations. Dist: SOC. In 08F at 9L, Developmental Psychopathology. This course will provide an introduction to childhood Psychopathology using a developmental perspective. Written materials and lectures will focus on the diagnosis, etiology and treatment of a variety of childhood problems, including autism, anxiety disorders, learning disabilities, depression, attachment disorders, conduct disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Prerequisite: Psychology 1 or 6 and 24, 25, or 59. Enrollment is limited to 35 students. Scheiner. In 09W at 12, Animal Behavior. This course will survey the study of animal behavior, beginning with a consideration of evolutionary theory. Topics will include reproductive behavior, self-maintenance and defensive behaviors, and social interactions in a wide range of species. Animal learning theory will be integrated into these analyses. Prerequisite: Psychology 1 or 6. Enrollment limited to 35 students. Cramer. In 09S at 10A, Animal Learning. This course is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the principles that govern learning. Many of these principles have originated from studies of classical and operant conditioning in non-human animals. Thus we will begin by covering the fundamentals of classical and operant conditioning as studied in a variety of species, and then turn to a discussion of modern theories of learning. We will then explore how these principles and theories of learning directly influence diverse processes such as memory, attention, extinction, categorization, and time keeping. In doing so we will consider how well different theories of learning apply to real life and inform our understanding of motivated behavior and some forms of mental illness. The format of the course will include lectures as well as discussion sessions. Prerequisite Psychology 1 or 6. Enrollment limited to 35 students. Bucci.
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3.00 Credits
09W, 09S: 10A Courses with this number consider several important sub-fields of social psychology. Material is treated at an intermediate level on a set of issues that are not covered in Psychology 23. Selection of issues is left to the discretion of the instructor, but specific emphasis is given to individual and group attitudes, modes of interpersonal communication, and behavior control in humans and animals. Dist: SOC. In 09W at 10A, Stereotypes, Prejudice and Discrimination. Humans are social creatures; interpersonal relationships and group membership are critical to our survival and well-being. The formation of groups, however, can give rise to ingroup favoritism, stereotyping, and discrimination against outgroup members. This course will examine social psychological theory and research on the causes and consequences of stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination, emphasizing sociocultural, cognitive, personality, neuroscience and motivational perspectives. We will study the development and causes of stereotypes and prejudice, and reasons for their persistence and prevalence. We will consider both the effects that stereotypes and prejudice have on people's perceptions of and behaviors toward particular groups or group members, as well as their effects on members of stereotyped groups. Finally, we will explore the implications of research findings on stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination for education, business and government policies; and will discuss possible techniques for reducing prejudice and discrimination. Prerequisite: Psychology 1 or 6. Enrollment limited to 35 students. Norris. In 09S at 10A, Emotion. Long before the field of Psychology existed, there was an appreciation that our emotions exert a profound influence over our behavior. Psychology must struggle with the more tangible question of how to study emotions and thereby interpret their influence on behavior. In this course, we will examine how psychologists (past and present) have attempted to study emotion. We will augment this information by learning how the brain supports emotional processing. We will then consider human disorders where emotional processing has gone wrong, as this will inform us about how things were supposed to work in the first place. And, then, we will be in a better position to answer the really big questions. What is an emotion Who has emotions Do you Does your neighbor Do German Shepherds How do you know Prerequisite: Psychology 1 or 6. Enrollment limited to 35 students. Whalen.
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3.00 Credits
08F: 10A, 2A 09S: 3A Courses with this number consider several important sub-fields of applied psychology, such as environmental psychology and consumer behavior. Material is treated at an intermediate level. Selection of issues is left to the discretion of the instructor, but they will be selected with emphasis upon the extension of established psychological principles to problems of contemporary society. Dist: SOC. In 08F (Section 1) at 10A, Introduction to Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies. This course introduces strategies involved in the application of learning principles to the assessment and treatment of certain human behavioral problems, and the field of behavior therapy. The first part of the course will include lectures and selected readings, while the remainder will be taught in a seminar format. Students will give brief oral presentations on selected topics and will study in depth specific areas in behavior therapy. Prerequisite: Psychology 1. Enrollment limited to 35 students. Corson. In 08F (Section 2) at 2A, Forensic Psychology. This course explores topics at the interface of the profession of psychology and the criminal justice system. Seminar discussions and lectures will cover topics such as: psychological evaluation and treatment in a hospital / legal context, ethics and psychologists as an expert witness, competency to stand trial, and neuropsychological evaluation and criminal responsibility. Students will review and research in the areas of the "Detection of Malingering" and "Predictions using actuarial data verses the use of clinical judgments" in the prediction of dangerousness among: sexual offenders, psychopaths, and antisocial personality disorders. Students will prepare papers on one of these two topics and present them as part of a panel discussion. Prerequisite: Psychology 1 or 6. Enrollment limited to 35 students. FosteIn 09S at 3A, Health Psychology. How do psychological states impact immune system functioning Why does the same illness affect different children, adults and their families in such different ways Why are there gender differences in the treatment outcomes for heart disease Why do people engage in unhealthy behaviors, such as smoking What are the most effective ways to promote healthy behaviors such as exercise and healthy eating What are the psychological implications of medical advances such as organ transplantation These are among the questions considered in the subspecialty area of Health Psychology. This course will take an empirical research approach as we explore the role of psychology in addressing the key areas of: 1) health promotion; and 2) living with chronic physical illness. Prerequisite: Psychology 1 or 6. Enrollment limited to 35 students. Detzer.
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3.00 Credits
09W, 10W: 9L This course is an overview of current approaches to the psychological assessment of individual differences in development, intelligence, personality and special abilities. It will consider the strengths, weaknesses, and issues associated with each approach and will cover the basic principles of test construction, evaluation, and interpretation. The course will also include a history of psychological testing, and a consideration of the important theoretical, ethical and social issues which psychological assessment has raised. Prerequisite: Psychology 1 or 6 and 10 or its equivalent. Enrollment limited to 35 students. Dist: SOC. Scheiner.
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3.00 Credits
09W, 10W: 2 This course provides students with an introduction to the fundamental principles of neuroscience. The course will include sections on cellular and molecular neuroscience, neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, and cognitive neuroscience. Neuroscience is a broad field that is intrinsically interdisciplinary. As a consequence, the course draws on a variety of disciplines, including biochemistry, biology, physiology, pharmacology, (neuro)anatomy and psychology. The course will begin with in-depth analysis of basic functions of single nerve cells. We will then consider increasingly more complex neural circuits, which by the end of the course will lead to an analysis of the brain mechanisms that underlie complex goal-oriented behavior. Dist: SCI. Bucci.
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3.00 Credits
09W, 10W: 2A This course is designed to introduce students to the theoretical and practical issues involved in conducting functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) experiments of cognitive and behaviorally-related brain activity. Participants will gain an understanding of the physiological principles underlying the fMRI signal change, as well as the considerations for experimental design. The course will include firsthand exposure to the scanning environment and data collection procedures. Participants will be provided conceptual and hands-on experience with image processing and statistical analysis. At the completion of this course, it is expected that participants will be prepared to critique, design, and conduct fMRI studies; appreciate limitations and potentials of current fMRI methods and techniques; and better understand the broad range of expertise required in an fMRI research program. The course is designed to provide the participant with intensive, hands-on instruction. As a result, enrollment in the course will be limited to 15 students. Knowledge of MR physics, signal processing, or the UNIX/Linux operating system is not a prerequisite. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. Dist: TLA. Kelley.
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3.00 Credits
08F, 09F: 11 This course deals with the ways in which social psychologists collect data to answer questions about motivation, social cognition, and interpersonal behavior. Theoretical issues and methodological problems are dealt with in class discussions, laboratories, and small group research projects on selected topics. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Dist: SOC. Norris.
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3.00 Credits
09W, 10W: 11 This course covers advanced topics in the scientific study of the human senses. It is a continuation of Psychology 21 (Perception). The emphasis is on human vision and hearing, and students will perform experiments that illustrate important principles of our senses as well as the methods used in perceptual science. Laboratory topics include (but are not limited to) the anatomy of the eye, binocular vision, movements of the eyes, and aspects of sound perception. Prerequisite: Psychology 21 or another course approved by the instructor and permission from the instructor. Dist: SLA. Hughes.
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3.50 Credits
09S, 10S: 10 The primary focus of this course is the physiological basis of behavior. Such topics as localization of function, neural models, and the physiological bases of sensory/motor systems, learning/memory, spatial cognition, and emotion are considered. The laboratory introduces the student to the anatomy and physiology of the mammalian central nervous system and to some of the principal techniques used in behavioral neuroscience. Laboratories are scheduled for a 3.5 hour period on Tuesday morning or afternoons; students will be assigned to one of these two laboratory sections. Prerequisite: Psychology 1 or 6 and 26 or Biology 34 and permission of the instructor. Dist: SLA. Taube.
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3.00 Credits
Consult special listings. This course does not carry major credit.
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