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  • PSYC 310: Chemical Substances and Behavior

    3.00 Credits
    Saint Norbert College

    This course is designed to provide a broad, general introduction to behavioral pharmacology by examining the neurological, physiological and psychological mechanisms of drug action. Topics covered include tolerance, side effects, drug interactions and abuse potential of both recreational and therapeutic drugs. In addition, societal issues associated with drug use and abuse will be examined (for example, decriminalization and public costs of drug dependence). Prerequisites: PSYC 100 or BIOL 100 or BIOL 121 and sophomore standing. Alternate years.
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  • PSYC 311: Personal Development: A Multicultural Perspective- GS

    11.00 Credits
    Saint Norbert College

    A facilitated discussion-based seminar exploring the concept/process of personal growth from a variety of psychological and cultural perspectives. Basic theories of personality and human development drawn from European, American, Middle Eastern and Far Eastern traditions, including such disparate approaches as those of Freud, Skinner, Horney, Zen Buddhist, Hindu and Islamic (Sufi) traditions are explored. The emphasis is on the student's acquisition of a personal development perspective that enhances empathy for those from other cultures and provides a foundation for the student's own personal growth in a global cultural context. (A change in the composition of the Psychology Faculty may affect this course.)
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  • PSYC 312: Theories of Personality

    3.00 Credits
    Saint Norbert College

    This course consists of an examination of theories of personality from Freud to the present day. The dispositional, psychodynamic, phenomenological, behavioral and cognitive perspectives on personality are reviewed. For each perspective, the course will examine founders and leading proponents, essential theoretical concepts, methods of assessing personality and assumptions concerning human nature, problem behavior and behavior change. Students will be encouraged to compare, contrast and critically evaluate the various perspectives. Prerequisite: PSYC 100. Alternate Fall semesters (odd-numbered years).
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  • PSYC 320: Abnormal Behavior in Childhood

    3.00 Credits
    Saint Norbert College

    A survey of the major forms of problem behavior in childhood and adolescence, including autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, eating disorders and anxiety and mood disorders of childhood. Reviews issues concerning the assessment, diagnosis, causes and treatment of these problems from diverse perspectives. Emphasis is placed on the developmental context of these problems and their relationship to healthy development. Prerequisites: SSCI 220 and junior or senior standing. Alternate Fall semesters (even-numbered years).
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  • PSYC 321: Social Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Saint Norbert College

    The influence of others on the thought, feelings and actions of the individual is examined. Major topics in social cognition (e.g. person perception and attribution), social evaluation (e.g. attitudes and prejudice), social influence (e.g. obedience and conformity), and social interaction (e.g. altruism and aggression) are surveyed. Differing theoretical perspectives and research methodologies are analyzed. Prerequisite: PSYC 301 or Instructor's consent. Fall semester.
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  • PSYC 325: Group Dynamics

    3.00 Credits
    Saint Norbert College

    The interplay of groups and group members is examined. Major topics in group development and formation (e.g. affiliation and norms), influence and interaction within the group (e.g. conformity and leadership), group performance (for example, teamwork and decision making), and group conflict (e.g. conflict within groups and conflict between groups) are surveyed. Prerequisites: PSYC 100 and SSCI 224 or Instructor's consent. Alternate Spring semesters (even-numbered years).
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  • PSYC 331: Sensation and Perception

    3.00 Credits
    Saint Norbert College

    Students in this laboratory course will explore how humans sense and perceive the world via visual, auditory, chemical and skin senses. Physiological, psychophysical and cognitive approaches will be used to help explain how perceptions arise from the conversion of physical energy in the environment to electrochemical signals and how the brain then processes those signals. Topics covered include perceptual development, clinical aspects of vision and audition, music, speech and pain perception as well as applications with respect to art, education and health. Prerequisites: PSYC 301 or Instructor's consent. Alternate Fall semesters (oddnumbered years).
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  • PSYC 333: Conditioning and Learning

    3.00 Credits
    Saint Norbert College

    This is an advanced laboratory course on basic learning processes. This course investigates the physiological changes that underlie the learning process, issues in classical conditioning which have yet to be resolved (e.g. CS-blocking and overshadowing, the mechanisms underlying spontaneous recovery, discrimination and generalization, etc.), and many similar issues in operant conditioning theory. The course is conducted as a seminar/ discussion with related laboratory experience. Each student is required to conduct and report on an individual research project. This course is designed to meet the needs of junior/senior psychology majors, but should also prove useful to others interested in understanding the learning process. Prerequisite: PSYC 301 or Instructor's consent. Alternate Fall semesters (even numbered years). (A change in the composition of the Psychology Faculty may affect this course.)
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  • PSYC 337: Memory and Cognition

    3.00 Credits
    Saint Norbert College

    Examines historical and contemporary research in the study of human cognitive processes, with particular emphasis on the area of memory. Topics covered include attention, perception of symbolic material, mental imagery, problem solving and language. The course includes labs which provide in-depth applications of course concepts. Prerequisite: PSYC 301 or Instructor's consent. Spring semester.
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  • PSYC 345: Approaches to Psychotherapy

    3.00 Credits
    Saint Norbert College

    A survey of major systems of psychotherapy, including psychodynamic, behavioral and cognitive approaches. Representative therapies from each approach are studied. Basic assumptions, limitations and effectiveness are reviewed for each theory. Prerequisite: PSYC 212. Alternate years.
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