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3.00 Credits
This course explores empirical research and theory in areas of psychology relevant to women and sex roles. Topics include sex roles and sex-role stereotyping; biological and psychosocial origins of gender; and gender differences in behavior personality and abilities. Readings and class discussions encourage application of concepts to a variety of settings, including female-male relationships, parenting, education, occupation, the media, et al. Students are expected to develop an indepth topic of special interest for a term paper and/or class presentation. Prerequisite: PSY 101 or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the issues and problems associated with defining, understanding and relating to maladaptive behavior. Historical and philosophical perspectives on the subject covered briefly. The major schools of thought and systems of classifying abnormal behavior are presented and discussed. Questions related to diagnosis, treatment, and research are raised, and societal issues concerning maladaptive behavior are examined. Prerequisite: PSY 101 or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the issues and problems associated with defining, understanding, and relating to maladaptive behavior for individuals planning careers in one of the health professions. Historical and philosophical perspectives on the subject covered briefly. The major schools of thought and systems of classifying abnormal behavior are presented and discussed. Questions related to diagnosis, treatment, and research are raised with illustrative examples and discussion materials drawn primarily from clinical medical or psychological settings. Societal issues concerning maladaptive behavior are also examined. Prerequisite: PSY 101 or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an examination of the, often subtle, interrelationship between the built and natural environments and human behavior. Although we don’t always realize it, our behavior is affected by the physical world in many ways. Environmental factors such as lighting, crowding, privacy invasion, weather, architecture and pollution can each play a role in determining our thoughts and actions. These thought and actions, in turn, help determine the positive and negative impact we make on the environment. Students will examine the theories, research methods and practical applications of this important field to develop a better understanding of how environmental psychology applies to their everyday lives. Prerequisite: PSY 101.
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3.00 Credits
A historical survey of the evolution of particular schools of thought and systematic approaches in psychology. Theories and systems such as Gestalt, psycho dynamic and behavioristic psychology are examined in terms of their antecedents, the problems on which they focused and their contributions to contemporary psychology (e.g., James, Freud and Skinner) are studied within the context of the theories with which they are associated. Prerequisite: PSY 101 or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course surveys the major psychological tests used in schools, clinics, industry, government and psychological research. This course covers how such tests are constructed, administered, interpreted and validated, and outlines current issues and controversies of the field. Topics include the history and ethics of testing; tests of achievement, interests and special abilities; personality assessment; the use of these tests in identifying exceptionality; and the controversy surrounding intelligence tests. Prerequisites: PSY 101 and MTH 11 0 or MTH 111 (or an equivalent semester of Statistics I) or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the theoretical and empirical investigations of the development, maintenance and modification of the unique thoughts, emotions and behaviors characteristic of the individual. Topics include theoretical perspectives based primarily upon the concepts of conflict (e.g., Freud, Jung), fulfillment (e.g., Rogers, Maslow), consistency (e.g., Kelley), trait (e.g., Allport, Cattell) and learning (e.g., Skinner, Bandura) and empirical investigations of self-esteem, anxiety and defense mechanisms. Prerequisite: PSY 101 or permission of the instructor.
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4.00 Credits
See BIO 303 for description. Prerequisite: PSY 101 and eight hours of biology or permission of the instructor. Three lectures and two hours laboratory per week for one semester.
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3.00 Credits
See course description for CCM 409.
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3.00 Credits
This general introduction to the field of childhood psycho-pathology will consider basic issues in the etiology, diagnosis and treatment of common behavioral disorders and developmental deviations. Topics included are: childhood schizophrenia and autism, phobias and psychosomatic disorders, mental retardation and specific learning disabilities, hyperactivity and anti-social behavior. Prerequisites: PSY 101 and 215 or 280 or permission of the instructor.
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