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3.00 Credits
Second semester of scientific study of human behavior. Stresses biological basis for behavior, physiological background of motivation, theories of learning, thinking, behavior genetics, theories of personality, psychopathology, and recent research and developments in psychology. Recommended for students who plan to major in behavioral sciences at baccalaureate institutions. Prerequisite: PSY101.
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Explores topical issues related to sports from several perspectives-those of individual athletes, coaches, sports psychologists, trainers, sports managers and that of the larger society. Issues discussed include goal setting for peak performance, motivation, competitive stressors, visualization, burnout and drug abuse, as well as issues of race and gender as they relate to stereotyping, participation and opportunity structure. Prerequisite: PSY101.
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3.00 Credits
Health psychology is an area within psychology devoted to understanding influence psychological factors have on health maintenance, etiology of illness and how people react when they do become ill. Concerned with all psychological aspects of health and illness. Exposes students to such diverse topics as impact of life stress and life events on physical and psychological health status, stress management, health maintenance behaviors (e.g., diet and exercise), and how to get people to improve their health and change health-damaging behaviors such as smoking and alcoholism. Offered on: E-G / 3 cr. hrs.
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Study of human developmental processes. Examines origin and development of physical, emotional, intellectual and social competencies across the life span. Research, practical applications and a diversity of theoretical approaches are presented. Offered on: A-E-G / 3 cr. hrs.
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3.00 Credits
Study of human developmental processes. Examines origin and development of physical, emotional, intellectual and social competencies across the life span. Research, practical applications and a diversity of theoretical approaches are presented. Prerequisite: PSY101.
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3.00 Credits
Investigates progress of human development throughout adulthood and later life, primarily from psychological perspective. Although most of human lifespan is spent as an adult, developmental psychology courses, because of time constraints, either stop at adolescence or give short shrift to what follows it. This course enables students to understand psychological as well as sociological and anthropological aspects of the process of becoming an adult and aging. Offered on: A / 3 cr. hrs.
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Introduces students to needs, abilities and prognosis for children who are mentally retarded, hyperactive, emotionally disturbed, physically disabled, gifted and talented, learning disabled, or possess speech, hearing and visual impairments. Psychological, educational, parental, legal and medical considerations are explored. Prerequisite: PSY101.
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3.00 Credits
Examines major theories of child and adolescent psychology. Emphasis on physical, cognitive, social, moral and emotional development as child progresses through various stages of development. Issues explored include the family, peer group influence, and role of the school. Prerequisite: PSY101.
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3.00 Credits
Examines historical roots, theoretical orientations and current controversies in psychopathologies. Emphasis on description, cause and treatment of behavior disturbances. Offered on: A-E-G / 3 cr. hrs.
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3.00 Credits
Examines historical roots, theoretical orientations and current controversies in psychopathologies. Emphasis on description, cause and treatment of behavior disturbances. Prerequisite: PSY101.
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