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3.00 Credits
Cross-cultural psychology is the systematic, comparative study of human behavior in different sociocultural contexts. This course examines theory and research that pertain to cross-cultural similarities and differences in human experience and functioning. The cultural antecedents of behavior are emphasized. Course readings focus on the diversity of human experience in domains such as cognition and intelligence, emotion and motivation, socialization and development, social perception and interaction, and mental health and disorder. Prerequisite: PSY 100. ( Offered occasionally)
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The primary aim of this course is to explore contemporary issues of the human sexualities. Emphasis is given to psychosocial and cross-cultural research of the 20th century and the sequelae of institutional forces designed to pathologize sexual expression. Topics include variations of sexual behavior, sexual response, sexual deviance, and sexual dysfunction and treatment. Prerequisite: PSY 100. ( Offered annually)
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Perception of the world through the senses is one of the most sophisticated yet least appreciated accomplishments of the human mind. This course explores how people experience and understand the world through the senses, using frequent classroom demonstrations of the perceptual phenomena under discussion. The course introduces the major facts and theories of sensory functioning and examines the psychological processes involved in interpreting sensory input. The primary emphasis is on vision, though other senses are considered as well. Prerequisite: PSY 100. (Wolfe, offered annually)
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Psychological tests are used in a variety of settings for purposes such as educational placement, public polling, market research, diagnosis, scientific inquiry, and self-understanding. How do we determine if a test measures what it's supposed to, and how do we construct such a test This course emphasizes practical, theoretical, and statistical considerations and approaches to test development and validation. Students develop measures of psychological concepts (e.g., attitudes, personality characteristics, cognitive abilities, perceptual and motor skills, etc.) and design and carry out research to evaluate test properties and refine the measures. Prerequisites: PSY 100, PSY 210, and two additional 200-level PSY courses; or permission of instructor. (Offered occasionally)
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This course examines the history of psychology and its antecedents, both classical and modern. Surveyed in detail are the processes by which the diverse roots of modern psychology fostered the development of principal areas of psychological inquiry, including those that guide much of the research and practice of psychology today. This course places into historical perspective major concepts, philosophical assumptions and theories of psychology. Prerequisites: PSY 100 and two PSY courses other than PSY 210. ( Offered occasionally)
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3.00 Credits
An in-depth exploration of a specific topic in sensory perception, using advanced readings from the primary literature. The topics covered vary from semester to semester but might include study of a particular sensory system ( e.g., hearing or touch), study of a particular sensory ability ( e.g., color vision), or study of a particular issue in perception ( e.g., perceptual development or brain mechanisms of perception). Prerequisites: PSY 100 and PSY 299 or permission of the instructor. (Wolfe, offered occasionally)
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to conducting research on the senses (with laboratory). Students explore contemporary issues in sensation and perception through classroom discussion and "hands on" research experience. Working closely with the instructor, students develop, conduct, analyze, and present research projects on specific topics in the field. Prerequisites: PSY 100, PSY 210 and PSY 299. (Wolfe , offered annually)
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3.00 Credits
This course exposes students to basic concepts of psychological research in the area of neuroscience. Emphasis is placed on theoretical and methodological issues surrounding the study of brain-behavior relationships. Specifically, the history of questions to which theory and method have been applied, the logic implicit to answer certain kinds of questions, and the strengths and limitations of specific answers for providing insights into the nature of the brain-behavior relationship are examined. The development of conceptual and theoretical skills is emphasized. Prerequisites: PSY 100, PSY 210 and PSY 230, or permission of instructor. (Greenspon, offered annually)
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of the research designs and methods used by developmental psychologists. Attention is given to ethical issues involved in human research, critical evaluation of published developmental research, and interpretation of research findings. Students gain direct experience with research methods such as questionnaires, parent and/or child interviews, behavioral observations, and other laboratory tasks that assess children's development. Research is conducted in both lab and community settings. Students design and conduct a research study or develop their own research proposal during this course. Prerequisites: PSY 100, PSY 210, and PSY 203 or PSY 205. (Kingery, offered annually)
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to a variety of methods employed in the service of three complementary objectives of personality research: 1) holistic understanding of the unique organization of processes within individuals; 2) explanation of individual differences and similarities; and 3) discovery of universal principles that characterize human personality functioning. Practical, ethical, and theoretical considerations for assessing and studying personality characteristics and processes are emphasized, as are interpretation and critical analysis of published research. Students design, carry out, and report original research. Prerequisites: PSY 100, PSY 210 and PSY 220. (Dyrenforth, offered annually)
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