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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the development of emotional and behavioral maladjustment in children and adolescents. Emphasis will be given to theories, assessment strategies, and research methods and findings regarding the etiology and treatment efficacy for disorders including mental retardation, the pervasive developmental disorders (autism), elimination disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and learning disabilities, conduct disorders, and eating disorders. Psychiatric conditions such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, sleep disorders, and emerging personality disorders will also be considered from a developmental perspective. Psychosocial factors (e.g., family violence and abuse) that have been empirically identified in affecting psychological adjustment and research regarding prevention of these emotional and behavioral problems will also be addressed. Prerequisite: PSY 203; Offered in the spring semester of odd-numbered years
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3.00 Credits
This course will examine the problem of addiction through a review of terminology, the types and effects of psychoactive substances, and the current theories from human and animal research identifying possible genetic, neuroanatomical, neurochemical and hormonal factors. Prerequisite: PSY 204; Offered in the fall semester of even-numbered years
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3.00 Credits
This course will review the history and present status of cross cultural psychology with an emphasis on fundamental assumptions, fundamental theories and future directions. Particular emphasis will be directed to understanding American Indian, Asian American, Black American and Hispanic American individuals. Prerequisite: PSY 205; Offered in the fall semester of even-numbered years
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3.00 Credits
This course examines major theories, basic concepts and techniques of behavior modification. The student will develop an understanding of the application of operant conditioning principles, implementation of behavior modification techniques, and assessment and evaluation of program effectiveness. Prerequisite: PSY 101; Offered in the fall semester of odd-numbered years
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3.00 Credits
This course is an exploration of questions and topics such as: How do animals (human and non-) acquire, store, and retrieve information? How is new information integrated into already existing memory structures? What is forgetting, and how can memory be improved? From the relatively simple mechanisms of conditioning to higher-order cognitive constructs, the class will discuss research findings from a multidisciplinary perspective including basic and applied psychology, neuroscience, physiology and genetics. Prerequisite: PSY 207; Offered in the fall semester of odd-numbered years
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3.00 Credits
This course is a review of the scientific literature on gender differences and their development. Discussion will include the impact of these differences on an individual's life and in society. Prerequisite: Core course in psychology, PSY 208 (recommended); Offered in the spring semester of even-numbered years
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3.00 Credits
This course is an in-depth consideration of topics in the field of developmental psychology. Prerequisite: PSY 203, or permission of instructor; Offered as needed
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3.00 Credits
This course is an in-depth consideration of topics in the field of physiological psychology. Prerequisite: PSY 204, or permission of instructor; Offered as needed
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3.00 Credits
This course is an in-depth consideration of topics in the field of social psychology. Prerequisite: PSY 205, or permission of instructor; Offered as needed
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3.00 Credits
This course is an in-depth consideration of topics in the field of abnormal psychology. Prerequisite: PSY 206, or permission of instructor; Offered as needed
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