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3.00 Credits
3 hours; 3 credits This course is designed to introduce students to the research and theories of higher mental processes. Among the cognitive processes to be studied are memory, attention, language, thinking, and problem solving. In addition, the course will investigate computer analogies to cognition known as artificial intelligence. Prerequisite: PSY 1001.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours; 3 credits This course is an exploration of political behavior from a psychological perspective, with special attention devoted to selected topics, such as aggression and violence, prejudice and discrimination, obedience and conformity, and personality and psychopathology. (This course is cross-listed as POL 3101. Students will receive credit for either PSY 3101 or POL 3101, not both. These courses may not substitute for each other in the F grade replacement policy.) Prerequisite: PSY 1001.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours; 3 credits This course deals primarily with the interviewing process in clinical and industrial settings. It is designed to provide students with a basic knowledge and skill for conducting a variety of interviews. Students will be given practice in the different phases of interviewing while reviewing theory, research, and technique. Prerequisite: PSY 1001.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours; 3 credits This course is a survey of psychological studies and principles related to current urban settings. Research findings will be presented in connection with problems of prejudice and racism, poverty, education, drugs, crime, housing, riots, and environmental stressors. Behavioral science approaches and evaluation studies will be emphasized concerning effective strategies for dealing with these problems and with urban change. Prerequisite: PSY 1001.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours; 3 credits After a brief survey of classical ecological issues, concepts, and definitions, the emphasis will be on research pertaining to the psychological consequences of the environment. Behavioral research methods and data will be presented concerning the psychological effects of various forms of adverse environmental influences on human behavior and mental health, the psychology of environmental and urban design, and psychological engineering. Prerequisite: PSY 1001. This course is offered infrequently. It is not expected to be offered in 2007-2010.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours; 3 credits This course examines the psychological constructs relevant to advertising, including perception, motivation, emotions, values, social influence, and learning. Methodologies utilized in the field, including survey research and behavioral observations, are also considered. Emphasis is placed on innova - tions in communication and electronic advertising, with a focus on the Internet. Prerequisite: PSY 1001.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours; 3 credits This course will provide a foundation for understanding diversity in the workplace and the implications of working in a diverse organizational environment. Topics will include fair employment law and affirmative action; gender issues and the glass ceiling; stereotypes, discrimination, and prejudice; work and family issues; and diversity programs in organizations. Prerequisites: PSY 1001 and either PSY 3181 or PSY 3056, or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours; 3 credits An analysis of the theoretical and conceptual problems involved in the development of psychology as a science and a consideration of the relationship of psychology to other disciplines. An examination of selected systems of theories, such as Behaviorism, Gestalt psychology, and Freudianism, which have attempted to deal systematically with such per - sistent problems of psychology as perception, motivation, learning, and personality. Special stress will be laid on problems of definition, basic assumptions, and methods. Prerequisites: PSY 1001 plus 6 additional credits in psychology.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours; 3 credits This course provides students with an in-depth introduction to and experience with the key topics and issues in personnel psychology. The course topics include job analysis, selection, test validation, training, HR metrics, and performance measurement. The conceptual basis for these personnel practices, as well as the practical, societal, and legal implication of their use, are discussed. Prerequisites: PSY 1001 and 3181.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours; 3 credits This course presents a new research area in current organizational studies, examining the affect realm in general (e.g., emotions, mood, and trait affect) and the specific ways in which affect is relevant in the organizational context. These include both the influence of organizations on the experience and expression of affect and the influence of affect on organizational processes. Prerequisites: PSY 1001 and one of the following: PSY 3181, PSY 3056, MGT 3121, or permission of instructor.
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