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1.00 Credits
Basic statistical methods in current use in research in the behavioral sciences. Emphasis is placed upon developing the basic concepts and skills needed to perform and interpret standard elementary statistical tests on numerical data. Some focus on use of SPSS software. Prerequisite: PSY 210. Meets the statistics requirement for the psychology major, as does MTH 345 or MTH 346. Not open to students who have taken MTH 345 or MTH 346. Does not fulfill the mathematics requirement for the B.S. degree.
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The nature and methods of inquiry into human and animal behavior are examined through the design and implementation of psychological research. Topics include descriptive and experimental methods, analysis and interpretation of research data, and ethical issues in research. Some focus on use of SPSS software. All students design and conduct a study as a psychology laboratory experience outside of class meetings. Prerequisites: PSY 210 and PSY 355/MTH 345.
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1.50 Credits
See PSY 268.
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1.00 Credits
A survey and critique of classical and contemporary learning theories. Controversial issues in learning and memory are presented with an evaluation of relevant research. Lab time required outside of the scheduled class meetings. Prerequisites: PSY 210, PSY 355/MTH 345, and PSY 356.
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Survey course of the history, utility, ethics, and practical applications of psychological testing. Concepts of standardization, reliability, and validity are addressed. Commonly used tests of intelligence, personality, aptitude, and interests are presented. The standards for educational and psychological testing will be included as a course topic. An assessment project is assigned. Prerequisites: PSY 210 and PSY 355/MTH 345.
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This course surveys theories and research in sensation and perception. Psychological and physiological processes underlying sensory and perceptual phenomena are reviewed as well as controversial issues. Students will participate in demonstrations and conduct an experiment on some theoretical or research question in sensation or perception. Prerequisites: PSY 210, PSY 355/MTH 345, and PSY 356.
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The study of biochemical and neurophysiological correlates of behavior, including the structural and functional organization of the nervous system, electrical and chemical processes involved in nervous system activity. Topics include emotion, cognition, memory, sleep, gustation, aggression, and maladaptive behavior. Project to be conducted. Prerequisites: two courses in psychology, includingPSY 210.
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1.00 Credits
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1.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the field of child psychopathology. The symptom presentation, etiology, and development trajectories of psychological disorders affecting children and adolescents will be covered. Prerequisites: PSY 356 and PSY 327 or permission of the instructor.
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1.00 Credits
Human behavior is viewed as the result of the processing of environmental information. The aim of the course is to understand the underlying mechanisms by which humans process this information. Topics include memory, decision making, perception, attention, comprehension, problem solving, and reasoning. Students will perform computer simulations of several classic experiments and will conduct and write a report on an original experiment on some topic in cognitive psychology. Prerequisites: PSY 210, PSY 355/MTH 345, and PSY 356.
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