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Prerequisites: PSY-311 and PSY-201 or BIO-222 Research of the primary literature related to personality disorders and personality styles. The developmental foundation of personality is discussed along with factors inherent in the personality that render the individual vulnerable to psychopathic endpoints. Students lead and contribute to class discussions and complete a comprehensive review paper. 4 credits.
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GER: NW (Empirical Study of Natural World) Prerequisite: PSY-201 or BIO-222 Study of the biological bases of behavior. Appropriate for all majors, particularly those with potential interest in neuroscience or neuropsychology. Fundamentals of brain structure (gross and fine anatomy) and function (neurophysiology and chemical transmission). Overview of sensory systems from peripheral to central processing, including perception. Study of motor pathways and diseases of movement. Introduction to human neuropsychology, motivation, mood, memory and cognition. Lab projects focus on neuroanatomy and sensory systems. 4 credits.
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Prerequisite: PSY-320 An introduction to the mechanisms of drug action, effects, use and abuse. General topics include principles of pharmacology, neural substrates underlying drug addiction, and the therapeutic use of drugs for mental function. 4 credits.
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Prerequisite: PSY-201 or BIO-222 Examination of the research and theories of human memory and cognition. Topics include pattern recognition, attention, encoding and retrieval processes, forgetting, knowledge representation, problem-solving, and decision-making. Experimental approaches to studying these topics will be discussed. Lab projects focus on experimental methods for studying cognitive processes. 4 credits.
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Prerequisite: PSY-201 or BIO-222 Comparative analyses of behavior among a variety of nonhuman species. Evolutionary theory is emphasized in the study of social behavior, aggression, reproductive and parental behavior, territoriality, predator-prey relationships, and other topics. Lab projects with birds, insects, mammals, fish, and reptiles emphasize the development of adaptive behaviors. 4 credits.
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Prerequisite: PSY-201 or BIO-222 Introduction to the empirical facts and theories of animal and human learning. Historical perspective provided for the development of experimental approaches to learning. Topics include classical and instrumental conditioning, reinforcement, learning related to emotion and motivation, generalization, and discrimination. More recent cognitive emphases also considered. A research report is an important aspect of the course. 4 credits.
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Prerequisite: PSY-201 or BIO-222 and at least four other courses in psychology Historical perspective on contemporary psychology. Various approaches to defining and studying psychology are analyzed in a seminar format. 4 credits.
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Prerequisite: PSY-212 Seminar covering applied research and practices in social psychology specific to organizational behavior. Topics covered include: personnel recruitment, performance appraisal, training, leadership, motivation, conflict resolution, strategic planning, development, ethics, and diversity issues. Project involving eight hours of on-site observation and/or participation in a local organization is required. 4 credits.
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Prerequisite: PSY-320 Advanced study of the relationship between the brain and behavior, including fundamental principles of neurobiology, neuroanatomy and neurochemistry/pharmacology, and application to complex problems in the field of behavioral neuroscience. Seminar discussion of current research in neuroscience, including genetics, mood disorders, drug abuse and cognition. Group and independent laboratory research required. 4 credits.
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Prerequisite: PSY-212 and PSY-201 or BIO-222 Advanced study of current and classic research on the self, particularly the processes involved in maintaining positive self-views. Topics may include the biases inherent in attributions, memories, and self-assessments, and the possible drawbacks associated with such biases. Read and discuss primary literature. Taught in seminar format. 4 credits.
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