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Behaviorism has been called a monumental triviality by some while cognitivism is seen by others as prescientific, indeed detrimental to the advancement of psychology. Examination of the theoretical and methodological issues dividing the behaviorists and cognitivists.
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Language is one of the most important things that people learn, and children are able to speak in complex sentences before they can tie their shoes. How do children master this seemingly impossible task? In this course, we cover theories and research on these issues. We focus on language development in children who are learning English as their first language, with special consideration given to vocabulary development. We also consider other populations, including bilingual children and children with language difficulties. Prerequisites: Psych 100B, completion of a course in developmental psychology, linguistics, and/or speech and hearing sciences, and junior or senior standing.
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A seminar that explores the primary literature on the scientific study of human memory. Topics include retrieval processes, forgetting, distortions of memory, and individual differences in memory. Prerequisite: Psych 360 (Cognitive Psychology), Psych 380 (Human Learning and Memory), or permission of instructor.
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How did evolution by natural selection shape the way human beings think and behave? Does evolution explain human cooperation and friendship, human morality, reproductive decisions, and social interactions? What sex differences in cognition or behavior are caused by evolution? This course introduces the concepts and findings of evolutionary psychology, mostly through reading of primary sources-articles from psychology and biology journals-and discussion and presentation of empirical cases. Prerequisites: at least 6 units of Psychology level 300 or above, or Anthro 3383.
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Consideration of selected contemporary topics in social psychology. Participation in a research project of appropriate scope. Prerequisite: Psych 315.
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This course familiarizes students with psychological theory and research that attempts to answer the question: What are the protective factors that help people who find themselves in an extreme situation respond constructively to the stress they must cope with? Extreme situations are characterized by conditions that force individuals and groups to adapt themselves involuntarily, entirely, and with the greatest of speed. Readings are drawn from two sources: (a) literature that describes extreme situations and human response to the trauma they cause (e.g. prisoner behavior in Nazi concentration camps, brainwashing of American soldiers during the Korean War, and response to a natural disaster and an airliner crash), and (b) research on potentially protective psychological variables such as coping and resilience. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and 6 semester hours of course work at the 300 level or higher in psychology.
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Same as ASTAT 440
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on current topics in visual perception, visual attention, eye movements, and sensory-motor behavior. Readings consist of recent journal articles. Class meetings emphasize presentation and discussion of the material in the readings. Prerequisite: previous course work in Cognitive Psychology, Experimental Psychology, or Perception.
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3.00 Credits
Covers issues that are critical to the emergence and maintenance of child psychopathology. Topics include: attachment, genetics, psychological development, cognitive development, cultural influences, etc. Different models of child psychopathology are considered. Prerequisites: Psych 100B and Psych 354.
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An introduction to what clinical psychologists do, why they do it, and where they do it. Reviews the history and development of clinical practice with special attention to psychological assessment, psychotherapy, theoretical orientations, settings in which psychologists practice, and ethical issues. Written assignments in this writing-intensive course include a research paper, a case study, and a formal analysis of an ethical problem in clinical psychology. Prerequisite: Psych 354. Not open to students who have taken Psych 450 or Psych 357.
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