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3.00 Credits
A study of social influences on human behavior. Attitudes, conformity, prosocial and antisocial behavior, prejudice, interpersonal perception and attraction, leadership, persuasion and group dynamics. Lectures and readings are supplemented by measurement of social behavior in class projects. Writing requirements include essay examination questions and research papers. Prereq: Three hours general psychology or general sociology. ( Same as SOC 312)
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A theoretical and empirical study of human cognitive, social and personality development. Primary emphasis on psychological growth and change in infancy, childhood and adolescence. Lectures and readings are supplemented by individual projects involving observation and measurement of behavior in natural settings. Writing requirements include essay examination questions and research papers. Prereq: PSYC 110.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to research methodology and statistics in the behavioral sciences. Topics will include a scientific overview, ethics, hypotheses, basic statistics, experimental design and SPSS. Students will complete several research papers in the publication format of the American Psychological Association. Essay examinations are given and speaking assignments are required. Three one-hour lectures and one one-hour lab. Prereq: PSYC 110-120.
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4.00 Credits
A continuation of Experimental Psychology I in research methodology and statistics in the behavioral sciences. Topics will include calculating probability, correlation, SPSS, t-tests and ANOVA. Students will complete a comprehensive research project and several research assignments in the publication format of the American Psychological Association. Three onehour lectures and one one-hour lab. Prereq: PSYC 110-120 and 315 with grade of C or better; MATH 140 or equivalent.
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4.00 Credits
A survey and critical analysis of theoretical issues, empirical findings and research methods in the psychology of learning and cognition. Coverage includes mechanisms of learning and how learned information is retained, processed and used in memory and other cognitive processes. Students conduct several lab research projects and write up the results in the publication format of the American Psychological Association. Three one-hour Lectures and one onehour lab. Prereq: PSYC 315 and 318.
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4.00 Credits
An in-depth view of the history, principles, procedures and clinical applications of techniques based on learning theory. The student will be expected to design, conduct and write up several behavioral-intervention projects involving children or adults. Three one-hour lectures and one one-hour practicum. Prereq: PSYC 315 and 318.
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3.00 Credits
Psychology of employee selection, training, proficiency, evaluation, motivation, morale and reactions to working conditions. Speaking assignments are required. Prereq: PSYC 110-120.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the biological and psychological factors underlying abnormal behavior. The dynamics of psychological models, patterns of abnormal behavior and nontechnical discussion of diagnostic and therapeutic methods. Prereq: PSYC 110-120.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the biological and psychological factors underlying abnormal behavior in children. Includes a clinical description (non-technical discussion of etiology, assessment, prognosis and treatment), theories, methods and research dealing with emotional, cognitive and behavioral disorders of children. Prereq: PSYC 110-120.
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3.00 Credits
Effects of recreational and therapeutic drugs on the brain and behavior. Coverage includes depressants (alcohol, barbiturates), stimulants (caffeine, nicotine, amphetamines, cocaine), narcotics (morphine, heroin, methadone), hallucinogens (LSD, PCP, marijuana), antipsychotics and antidepressants. A major component of the course includes understanding addiction and how it is treated.
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