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3.00 Credits
Explores the neuroscience of cognitive processes, including mechanisms of attention, memory, language, knowledge, and executive control. This course considers contemporary theories and evidence from methods such as functional neuroimaging, neuropsychological impairment, cognitive electrophysiology, and analysis of behavioral performance. Offered every academic year. Prerequisites: Completion of PSY 101 and junior standing.
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Prerequisites: Completion of PSY 101 and junior standing.
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3.00 Credits
Study of the relationship between human and animal behavior. Includes discussion of mind in nonhumans, the sociobiology debate, natural selection and human behavior, including language and sexual behavior, and implications for child development and schooling. Includes zoo or field observations. Lecture and field study. Offered every academic year. Prerequisite: PSY 101.
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Prerequisite: PSY 101.
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1.00 - 9.00 Credits
Consideration of selected topics not ordinarily dealt with in other courses. Topics to be determined by faculty interest and student request. Consult class schedule for specific topics. Can be repeated, but no more than six credits in PSY 380 can be applied toward a psychology major. Offered occasionally. Prerequisites: Variable.
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Prerequisites: Variable.
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3.00 Credits
Contemporary concepts, hypotheses, and research in small-group theory. Students will study the ways groups affect the behavior, thinking, motivation, and adjustment of individuals as well as the effect of an individual?s characteristics on groups. Principles will be applied to particular kinds of groups, including therapy groups and family groups. Offered every academic year. Prerequisite: PSY 101 or HNR 234 or SOC 101.
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Prerequisite: PSY 101 or HNR 234 or SOC 101.
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1.00 - 9.00 Credits
Of varying focus, the course makes use of the history, culture, and society of a host country in order to highlight disciplinary perspectives in context. To be taught in that country (or countries) as part of an approved study abroad program. By permit only. Offered occasionally.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Independent readings in a selected topic encountered in a previous course or not covered in any existing course. Courses in the existing curriculum are not ordinarily offered as independent study. Students may not apply more than six credits (singly or combined) of PSY 399 and PSY 499 toward a major in psychology. Offered every academic year. Prerequisites: PSY 101 and permission of instructor.
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Prerequisites: PSY 101 and permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Research in designated areas (e.g., perception, cognition, social, developmental, etc.). See current schedule of classes for areas offered. Original research project required. Formal presentations of research proposals and project reports, following APA style is required. Offered every academic year. Prerequisites: PSY 300, PSY 350, and course in relevant content area.
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Prerequisites: PSY 300, PSY 350, and course in relevant content area.
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3.00 Credits
A systematic historical coverage of the theoretical foundations of psychology. The contributions of the major schools of psychology, as well as the influence of related areas will be emphasized. Offered every academic year. Prerequisites: PSY 101 and PSY 300.
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Prerequisites: PSY 101 and PSY 300.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of test construction principles and psychological-educational measurement. The principles of normative data, reliability, and validity are emphasized. Issues involving the appropriate and ethical use of tests are also explored. Some commonly used tests are reviewed and evaluated according to these principles. Cross-listed with PSY 510. Offered every academic year. Prerequisites: PSY 101 and (STA 215 or STA 312).
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Prerequisites: PSY 101 and (STA 215 or STA 312).
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3.00 Credits
Critical exploration of major contemporary theories of personality and related research. Relative merits of each approach will be discussed with special emphasis on questions of structure, dynamics, and development of individuality. Offered every academic year. Prerequisite: PSY 101.
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Prerequisite: PSY 101.
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