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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to psychological theories of prejudice and intergroup relations with a strong emphasis on applying these theories to the multi-ethnic context of the United States. The course begins with an overview of key issues in the study of intergroup relations with references to perceptions and experiences of many native and immigrant groups in the United States. We will then review classic and contemporary theory and research on prejudice and intergroup relations with special attention to examples from social psychology. At the end of the course, we will focus on applications of such theory and research to pressing social issues
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the "other" dual diagnosis. People with intellectual disabilities are more likely than the general population to develop a mental illness at some point in their lives. Students will be introduced to how mental illness is manifested in this population and the medical, behavioral, and psychotherapeutic options for treatment. This course will be helpful to those going into such fields as human services, special education, medicine, and communications disorders. This is a core course for the DDHS certificate program.
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3.00 Credits
Students in this course will explore psychological theory and research pertaining to gay, lesbian, and bisexual people. Topics include sexual orientation, sexual identity development, stigma management, heterosexism & homonegativity, gender roles, same-sex relationships, LGB families, LGB diversity, and LGB mental health
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4.00 Credits
This is a writing-intensive course that fulfills the University's Junior Writing requirement. Each section focuses on a particular aspect of current issues in psychology. The topic is selected based on the expertise of the teaching staff. All sections share similar writing assignments, ranging from in-class short writing assignments to lengthy papers that include literature review. Classes emphasize discussion and extensive peer review of written work. Topics for individual sections will not be available until shortly before the start of the semester.
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1.00 Credits
University of Massachusetts Amherst has not provided a description for this course
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to mental retardation; its psychological, sociological, educational, biomedical, and legal aspects. Prerequisite: introductory psychology.
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3.00 Credits
The Psychology IE course will focus on the content areas of Psychology as they relate to real-world problems. We will consider areas of Psychology where our majors may be employed after graduation. The course will be organized into a series of six units. Each unit will be introduced and discussed in a lecture and carried over into recitation sections. Course content will represent each of the five areas of the department in various themes throughout the course; some themes will cross disciplinary boundaries contained within the department. Lectures, assignments, and activities will allow the students to integrate principles learned in general education courses by applying them to the psychology major. Over the course of the semester students will evaluate historical perspectives, generate written assignments, critique scientific research, give oral presentations, evaluate ethical principles, examine multicultural perspectives, and reflect on career development. Topics may include: Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs), Neuroethics: The Use and Implications of Brain Research, Psychology and the legal system, Multitasking, Underrepresented minority participation in research and practice and Psychology and public policy. Satisfies the Integrative Experience requirement for BA-Psych and BS-Psych majors.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
University of Massachusetts Amherst has not provided a description for this course
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1.00 - 18.00 Credits
University of Massachusetts Amherst has not provided a description for this course
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7.00 Credits
University of Massachusetts Amherst has not provided a description for this course
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