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This seminar examines research that uses cognitive neuroscience techniques to inform our understanding of language processing. Readings consist of research and review articles with a focus on studies using electrophysiological and neuroimaging methods. A variety of psycholinguistic topics are covered, including speech perception, semantic processing, language production, syntactic processing, metaphor and joke processing, and bilingualism. Prerequisites: Psych 360 or Psych 3604 or Psych 4604 or Psych 433, and completion of 6 additional units of psychology course work at the 300 level or higher. Not open to graduate students.
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Introduces the ideas and methods used in simulating cognitive and perceptual processes using computational models. The focus is on neural network mechanisms, which provide a bridge between behavioral and biological levels of analysis. The first half of the course introduces the basic computational and biological properties of individual neurons and neuronal networks, and the learning mechanisms that organize these networks. The second half of the course examines how these computational mechanisms can be used to explore a range of cognitive phenomena, including perception, attention, memory, language and higher-level cognition (i.e., executive control). Prerequisite: Psych 3604 (Cognitive Neuroscience) or permission of instructor.
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This course is intended for students wishing to become sophisticated producers or consumers of functional neuroimaging data. Emphasis is on extracting the most information from neuroimaging techniques toward the goal of answering psychologically motivated questions. A number of issues relating to neuroimaging methodology are covered, including technical principles; acquisition options; potential sources of artifact; experimental design; software tools; and analytical techniques. Class approach is hands-on, with students gaining experience in actually acquiring and working with neuroimaging data. Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of instructor.
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Overview of theory and research in the field of attitudes. Topics include: attitude formation and activation; the attitude-behavior relationship; and measuring attitudes, social influence, attitude change, and persuasion techniques. Prerequisite: Psych 315. Enrollment limited to 25.
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Provides an overview of the fast-changing field of psychotherapy covering both the methods and issues of current clinical practice as well as the problems and issues related to the appraisals of the effectiveness of psychotherapy. Particular attention is paid to recent developments. Topics discussed are of particular interest to students considering mental health careers emphasizing counseling and psychotherapy. Prerequisite: Psych 354 or 450.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines how we form judgments of people's personalities. The central question is the accuracy of personality judgments. The readings examine theory and research concerning this topic, and class discussion focuses on critical evaluations of the readings and generation of new research questions. This course examines personality judgment from a scientific perspective and addresses such questions as: How should accuracy be measured? What do you have to know about a person to judge their personality accurately? Does accuracy increase with greater acquaintance? Who makes a good judge of personality? How well do relationship partners know each others' personalities? How is judging our own personality similar to or different from judging others' personalities? How accurate are our perceptions of our own personality? How can the accuracy of personality judgment be improved?
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This course is an advanced seminar in the study of personality disorders. It covers a range of conceptual and methodological issues involved in scientific efforts to understand ways in which pathological personality features disrupt people's lives. Students learn about the similarities and distinctions between normal and pathological features of personality as well as the role that personality may play with regard to the causes and treatment of other kinds of mental disorder. A laboratory component of the class focuses on the development of practical skills in conducting research interviews designed to elicit information about personality and social adjustment. Prerequisites: Psych 354, junior or senior standing, and permission of the instructor.
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The aim of this seminar course is to examine the epidemiology, etiology, prevention, and treatment of body image, eating disorders, and obesity. An emphasis is placed on understanding the characteristic symptoms of excessive dieting, body image disturbance, and binge eating, not only as formal psychiatric syndromes but as a representation of disregulatory processes reflecting social-cultural, psychological, and biological disturbances. Students also learn about the clinical characteristics, medical sequelae, and physical aspects of eating disorders and obesity. Prerequisites: Psych 100B and junior/senior standing plus 6 units of advanced psychology.
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This course explores what is known about the development of social cognition. Our starting point is infants' capacity to navigate the social world, for instance, detecting agents, identifying social partners, and learning from those around us. We consider what happens when the human ability to reason about others breaks down (as with autism), and what this can teach us about typical development. Each week we cover one topic and a related set of readings. Class meetings are devoted to active discussion and debate about the content of the readings. Students are required to write a weekly reaction paper to the readings to promote class discussion and give an in-class presentation on a novel research topic at the end of the semester. Graduate students may have additional course requirements. Prerequisite: Psych 315 or 321 or 360.
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3.00 Credits
An intensive, case-study-based approach to the underlying principles and mechanisms of brain function that give rise to complex human cognitive behavior. Emphasis is placed on understanding and evaluating cutting-edge neuroscience research that has yielded new insights into the organization and structure of higher mental processes. Students develop critical thinking and writing skills via a strong class participation component and a writing-intensive format. Topics include perception, attention, memory, language, emotion, and executive control. Writing-intensive. Prerequisites: Psych 100B and Biol 3411/Psych 344 or Psych 3401.
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