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5.00 Credits
Given the increasing evidence that human behavior is harming the earth at an accelerating rate, humans must shift to living sustainably. Environmental psychology's theories and research reveal reasons for environmentally-destructive choices and ways in which psychology can be used to help people make needed changes. Humans' interdependence with nature, quality of life and the meaning of progress, upstream versus downstream solutions, hidden versus real costs and other issues will be considered at global and personal levels. Assignments may include applied activities such as a personal change project or service learning. Prerequisite: Completion of General Education Areas A, B4, and D. GE T3
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5.00 Credits
An overview of theories and research on human diversity with a focus on populations of California and the United States. Diversity will be defined in a broad sense to cover culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, and physical challenges such as deafness. Lecture/discussion and student project. GRE
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5.00 Credits
Consideration of the psychological, developmental, psychosocial, and psychopathological aspects of human sexuality. Discussion of the theories and research of Kinsey, Masters and Johnson, Money, Freud and others. Prerequisite: one course in Psychology or permission of instructor.
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5.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to incorporate information from a variety of different fields (e.g., history, sociology, biology) to address psychological issues relevant to sexual orientation. In this course, students will critically examine attitudes, assumptions, and research regarding straight, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered people. Topics will include the development of gender and sexual orientation, historical views of sexual orientation, differences between individuals with different orientations, progression and change in orientation throughout the lifespan, social/legal policies regarding sexual orientation, and stereotypes and discrimination of individuals with particular orientations. GRE
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2.00 Credits
An introduction to psychopharmacology appropriate for students with little background in chemistry or biology. Topics will include classification of drugs, mechanisms of drug action, questions of tolerance/dependence/safety/efficacy, and a survey of commonly used therapeutic and abused drugs.
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1.00 Credits
An intensive examination of contemporary psychological issues. Lecture/discussion. May be repeated for different course content. Prerequisites will vary depending on course content.
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1.00 Credits
Online discussion of problems and insights concerning the application of psychology; discussions applying classroom learning to experiences in Applied Experience course. Requires a minimum CSUB GPA of 2.0 and concurrent enrollment in PSYC 481, PSYC 496, PSYC 497, or PSYC 498. Offered on a credit, no-credit basis only. Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in PSYC 291 and approval by the Applied Experience Coordinator of the Department of Psychology. See class notes for registration information.
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5.00 Credits
Integration of mind and body in the acquisition of good health and in the development and treatment of illness. Topics include stress, relaxation and self-regulation techniques, optimum performance, psychosomatic disorders, pain and the role of positive mind-body interactions in personal growth. Prerequisite: one course in Psychology or permission of instructor.
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5.00 Credits
Basic principles of brain function as a means for understanding the neurological basis of complex cognitive processes, including memory, language, emotion, and orientation. Implications of the organization of the nervous system on the development and recovery of functions. Special emphasis on the major disorders of the nervous system, the manifestation of these disorders in behavior, and issues for assessment and treatment. Prerequisite: PSYC 303.
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5.00 Credits
Intensive exploration of the development of perception, memory, logical reasoning, and problem solving, from infancy through adolescence. Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or permission of instructor.
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