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3.00 Credits
Human neuropsychology is the branch of psychology that seeks to understand the relationship between neural structure and function. In this course, students learn about neural anatomy and physiology and the role these play in determining normal and disordered behaviors. Topics of discussion include the neuropsychology of perception, attention, memory, language, emotion, and action. Prerequisite: PSY 105.
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3.00 Credits
Theories and methods used in therapeutic interventions with individuals are emphasized. In addition to readings and lectures, the course includes practice at introductory-level skills and class presentations. Prerequisites: PSY 105 and 325.
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3.00 Credits
A critical examination of the potentials and limitations of the presently used tests of intelligence, achievement, aptitude, interests, attitudes, and personality. The use of tests in educational and psychological research, counseling, guidance, and industry is examined. The development, use, and standardization of tests for evaluation and research are also included. Students cannot receive credit for both ED 376 and PSY 376. Prerequisite: PSY 105.
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3.00 Credits
The historical and philosophical roots of contemporary systems of psychology. The systems discussed include structuralism, functionalism, behaviorism, Gestalt psychology, and psychoanalytic theory. These systems are examined historically, in terms of the individuals whose ideas contributed to their formulation, and philosophically, in terms of how each system resolves the problem of knowledge, the mind-body problem, and the issues of scientific verification and theory construction. Prerequisite: PSY 105 and one psychology course at the 200 level or above.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the principles, practices, and applications of applied behavior analysis and behavior modification in special education and counseling. Specifically, this course examines functional assessments, behavior/classroom management strategies, reinforcement techniques, token economies, and cognitivebehavior/ social skills training designed for children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders. Ethical issues associated with each type of individual and classroom intervention are also explored. Prerequisite: PSY 105.
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3.00 Credits
Topics include scaling, graphing data, descriptive statistics, correlation, hypothesis testing, and nonparametric statistics. This course is designed for majors outside of social science. Majors in psychology and social science should take PSY 385 instead. Students may not receive credit for both PSY 381 and another statistical methods course such as PSY 385, QA 251, ENGR 111, ENGR 315, MATH 114, or MATH 373. This course may not be used to satisfy the social science general education requirement. Prerequisite: Familiarity with elemental algebra.
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4.00 Credits
Elementary statistics applied to psychology and other social sciences. Topics include methods for graphing data, descriptive statistics such as measures of central tendency dispersion, and correlation, simple probability theory, and inferential statistics including t-tests, ANOVA, and nonparametric statistics such as chi-square. The use of the SPSS statistical computer package is covered in the laboratory. This course is required of majors in criminal justice, communication studies, psychology, and social work. Majors from other departments are welcome, although students may not receive credit for both PSY 385 and another statistical methods course such as PSY 381, QA 251, ENGR 111, ENGR 315, MATH 114, or MATH 373. This course may not be used to satisfy the social science general education requirement. Prerequisites: MATH 101 or equivalent or a satisfactory performance on the Mathematics Placement Test; basic computing skills and proficiency with the Windows computing environment; and the math requirement with a minimum grade of C (beginning in fall 2010).
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4.00 Credits
This course teaches the application of scientific method to the study of human behavior. Topics include the relationship between theory, hypotheses and empirical research, ethical considerations of research with humans, laboratory and field experimental methods, survey research, participant observation, and the use of documents and available data. The laboratory reinforces the theoretical issues covered in the lecture portion of the course. Students complete structured, hands-on exercises with experimental and non-experimental research methods in psychology. Students use the computer to analyze data, conduct literature reviews, and write research reports. Required of psychology majors. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in PSY 385 for psychology majors.
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3.00 - 6.00 Credits
Students work 100 hours per three credits in one of several applied psychology settings under the supervision of qualified personnel. Students are also required to become familiar with the scholarly literature relevant to their placement, and to write a research paper integrating the research and fieldwork aspects of the practicum. Students have regular meetings with the practicum instructor throughout the semester. Permission of the instructor is required prior to registration. Open only to juniors and seniors. Not available to students who are student-teaching. May be taken for one or two semesters. Students may take no more than 15 credits between PSY 394, 395, and 423. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, PSY 105, and 6 semester hours of psychology.
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6.00 Credits
Research in an area of the student's special interest. Required of all majors in behavioral science and psychology. Prerequisites: PSY 385 and 387.
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