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A survey of scientific studies of everyday thinking, with particular attention to language, problem solving, reasoning and decision making. Serves as an introduction to cognitive neuroscience, which examines information processing in conjunction with its underlying neural mechanisms. Current experimental research will be incorporated into the classroom discussions. (Rolf Nelson) Connections: Conx 20061 Body and Mind
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An introduction to biopsychology through a survey of topics such as nervous system structure and function; neuronal physiology; structure and function of the sensory and motor systems; and the physiological bases of emotion, motivation, learning, and abnormal and social behaviors. (Meg Kirkpatrick, Kathleen Morgan)
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to evolutionary theory as an organizing framework for comparing representative behavior patterns in humans and other animal species. Includes analysis of both the mechanisms and the functions of behaviors. (Kathleen Morgan) Connections: Conx 23013 Animal Power in Religion, Art and Science
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An introduction to the study of drug use, abuse and addiction, with a focus on recreationally used drugs. Topics range from the neurochemical action of drugs to the consequences of their use for society. (Meg Kirkpatrick, Kathleen Morgan) Connections: Conx 20049 Psychoactive Sacramentals
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An introduction to the systematic study of human social behavior. Considers how people perceive and react to others and how they are affected by social situations. Topics include attitudes, prejudice, helping, aggression and interpersonal attraction. (Gail Sahar, Michael Berg, Fredric Agatstein)
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A comprehensive introduction to the biological, behavioral, psychological and cultural aspects of human sexuality. Considers the relation of sexual values and behavior; anatomy, arousal and response; varieties of sexual behavior; sexuality through the lifespan; sexual problems; and important social issues such as rape, incest and pornography. Classroom exercises, films and guest presentations. (Linette G. Liebling, Nancy Olin) Connections: Conx 23006 Sexuality
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A study of the nature of human personality, including its structure, development and ongoing dynamics. Employing a variety of classic and modern theoretical perspectives and research findings, addresses the fundamental question of how we are to understand ourselves and others in the diverse situations in which humans find themselves. (Cooper R. Woodard, David Wulff)
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A survey of the chief forms of psychological disorder and current modes of explanation and treatment. Issues include the definitions of normality and abnormality and the goals of intervention. Case studies focus the discussion. (Bianca Cody Murphy)
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Multicultural psychology is the systematic study of all aspects of human behavior as it occurs in settings where people of different cultural backgrounds encounter each other. Multiculturalism has been considered a "fourth force" in the field ofpsychology, supplementing behaviorism, psychodynamic theories and humanistic psychology. Readings, discussions and films will be used in this course to explore such topics as differences in worldviews and in means of communication; the acculturation process; stereotyping, prejudice, discrimination and racism; cultural identity development; and building multicultural competence. (Peony Fhagen-Smith) Connections: Conx 23016 Race as a Social Construct
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A descriptive and interpretive study of religious attitudes, experiences and practices. Drawing on biological, behavioral, psychoanalytic, Jungian, existential-phenomenological and humanistic viewpoints, this course considers the nature of religious experience; the meaning of religious images, creeds and rituals; and the origins and significance of individual differences in religious outlook. (David Wulff) Connections: Conx 20050 Quest for Transcendence, Conx 20054 The Religious Response
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