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3.00 Credits
This course is a survey of the major theories that have influenced contemporary thought on the subject of personality. Personality theory itself is viewed as a way of understanding the behavioral consistency an individual exhibits from one situation to another, as well as the behavioral inconsistency a given individual often exhibits. Prerequisite: PSY 110.
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3.00 Credits
This course studies the application of psychological theories and methods to problems in the work context. Special attention will be given to the effects of organizational manipulations on individual behavior. Topics will include current issues and traditional areas (personnel selection, motivation, job satisfaction, work environment, human performance). Prerequisite: PSY 110.
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4.00 Credits
An examination of the experimental approach to understanding behavior. Students gain experience designing, conducting, analyzing, and reporting experimental research in psychology through laboratory projects. Typical research topics include such areas as social psychology, learning, etc. Lab fee. Prerequisites: PSY 110 and 225.
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3.00 Credits
This course covers material that is at the intersection between Psychology and Sociology. Both of these disciplines take a slightly different yet related approach to the study of social psychology. During this course we will discuss central issues from both Psychological Social Psychology (P.S.P.) and Sociological Social Psychology (S.S.P.). The following topics are covered: research methods, influence, conformity, attribution, attitudes, authority, social influence, gender, self, socialization, symbolic interaction, emotions, status characteristics, social exchange, and interdependence. Prerequisite: PSY 110 or SOC 111.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to statistical methods covering data description, graphing techniques, measurement scales, standardized scores, correlation, regression, elementary probability, repeated measures and independent-groups t-tests, one way and factorial analysis of variance, chi-square, and general non-parametrics. The approach to these topics is more conceptual than numerical or mathematical. A prior knowledge of junior high school algebra is strongly encouraged.
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3.00 Credits
This course investigates the uses of the computer as a tool in social science research. Topics covered include: history, computer hardware and software, applications in various research settings, programming languages, data collection, data analysis, word processing, and elementary programming. Prerequisites: PSY 110 and 225.
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3.00 Credits
This course will focus on the use of multimedia technologies in the teaching of art, music, and play to young children and will include supervised experience in working with children. Prerequisite: PSY 123 or PSY 124.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the current theory and research in sensation and perception with special emphasis on visual processes. Topics include sensory discrimination, recognition, attention, and the role of motivation in perception. Prerequisite: PSY 110.
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3.00 Credits
This course investigates the relationship between the brain and behavior, between physiological functions and behavior. Major emphasis will be placed on understanding the function of the central and peripheral nervous systems and how they relate to areas of motivation, perceptual and motor systems, sleep and wakefulness, language and memory. Prerequisite: PSY 110.
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3.00 Credits
This course will cover the major areas and theories of learning. Issues in classical and operant conditioning will be discussed. Areas in current learning, species-specific behaviors, and preference will also be covered. Part of the course will also be devoted to human learning, memory capacity, and knowledge acquisition. Prerequisite: PSY 110.
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