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3.00 Credits
Cultural psychology is an examination of the influence of cultural processes on a wide range of psychological topics, including perceiving, thinking, child development, language, and social cognition. Its unifying theme is the claim that complex psychological phenomena need to be understood as being situated in a cultural context. Some broad topics considered in the course are the nature of human nature, the psychological properties of tools and technology, and research methods for the study of cultural psychology. Prerequisite: PSYC 100. (Not offered 2008-2009) (4 Credits)
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3.00 Credits
This course examines how people acquire, remember, and use knowledge. Topics covered include memory, attention, perception, imagery, problem solving, decision making, language and comprehension, social cognition and cognitive neuroscience. Applications to contexts such as learning and teaching, social and cultural factors, and individual behavior and performance will be considered. Prerequisite: PSYC 100.(4 credits)
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3.00 Credits
Provides the student with research experience on problems of current interest in cognitive psychology. Must be taken concurrently with 330. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, PSYC 200 and one 200-level research course.(3 credits)
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3.00 Credits
This course involves analysis of sensory processes and perceptual systems. Discussions on these topics will include a consideration of biological, ecological and evolutionary perspectives. Topics include sensitivity to light and sound; color perception; depth and form perception; perceptual illusions; and perception of environment. Prerequisite: PSYC 100.(4 credits)
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3.00 Credits
This course offers experience in conducting research on sensory processes and perception. Students are exposed to different research techniques and investigate problems relating to the various sensory modalities. Must be taken concurrently with 340. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, PSYC 200 and one 200-level research course.(3 credits)
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the relationships between the brain and nervous system and behavior, and includes topics ranging from neuroanatomy and pharmacology of the nervous system to the biological bases of "mental" illness. The interactions among the nervous and endocrine systems are emphasized in an attempt to understand how basic physiological principles can serve in the understanding of complex phenomena, including emotion, learning, sleep and arousal and sexual behavior. Required for students pursuing the neuroscience concentration. Prerequisite: PSYC 100.(4 credits)
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on basic research methodologies and techniques that are commonly used to examine the biological bases of behavior. Students are given "hands on" experience in the design and execution of several research projects. Must be taken concurrently with 350. Prerequisite: PSYC 100, PSYC 200, and one 200-level research course.(3 credits)
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the discipline of clinical psychology from the scientist-practitioner perspective. Topics include psychological assessment (e.g., intellectual assessment, personality assessment, neuropsychological assessment, career counseling), diagnostic interviewing, and empirically supported psychotherapies (e.g., psychodynamic therapies, cognitive and behavioral therapies, interpersonal therapies, family therapies, group therapy). We will also examine the efficacy and effectiveness of psychosocial and pharmaceutical treatments for mental disorders, professional ethics, and recent developments in the field of clinical/counseling psychology. Prerequisite: PSYC 100.(4 credits)
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
(1-4 credits)
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
(1-4 credits)
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