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3.00 Credits
This seminar provides the opportunity to examine in depth, specific areas of theory and research in cultural psychology. Focus is placed on current research in the field, described by primary sources, as a basis for the critical evaluation of the validity of theory. For example, we will look more closely at some of the theoretical work of Lev Vygotsky on the role of culture in development and the influences of Richard Shweder on the theories providing the foundations for cultural psychology. A principal focus of analysis will be whether the particular psychological processes and behaviors in question can be explained more fully in culture-specific or universalistic terms, and how they are related to the salient characteristics of the cultural-historical context in which they are embedded. Through the examination, interpretation, and analysis of these data, critical thinking, verbal communication, and writing skills will be emphasized. Prerequisite: PSY 2042: Psychology and Culture. ( Spring '08 & '09)
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3.00 Credits
The history of attempts to understand emotions in Western Society and the theories developed in Psychology will be studied. The physiological mechanisms underlying emotions will be stressed including the debate on emotional expression. The primary emotions of joy, distress, anger, fear, surprise, and disgust will be presented and compared with the secondary, social and higher cognitive emotions such as embarrassment, love, guilt, shame, pride, jealousy, etc. The relations between emotions and feelings and consciousness will be explored. Selections from the work of James, Cannon, Arnold, Ekman, LeDoux, Lewis and Damasio will be included. Recommended: PSY 2004: Physiological Bases of Behavior or similar background. ( Spring '08)
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3.00 Credits
In consultation with and under the direction of a full-time faculty member within the Psychology Department, students in this course will work independently on a well-defined empirical research project. Students will be required to complete all aspects of the research process including: generating a research hypothesis and surveying the literature, constructing the study's methodology, collecting and statistically analyzing data, and writing the results up in manuscript form according to the stylistic guidelines of the American Psychological Association. Prerequisites: PSY 1004: Fundamentals of Psychology, PSY 2012: Statistics for the Social Sciences, PSY 3001: Research Methods in Psychology. ( Fall '07 & '08) (Spring '08 & '0
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3.00 Credits
Students who have arranged an acceptable field work placement and who wish to obtain course credit and supervision should sign up for this course. Weekly meetings with a full-time Psychology Department faculty supervisor and a paper including: a description of the institution and work experience, personal insights and benefits, and a connection to research literature in Psychology are required. Prerequisites: PSY 1004: Fundamentals of Psychology and four psychology elective courses. ( Fall '07 & '08) (Spring '08 & '0
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Students interested in conducting independent study projects should consult a full-time Psychology faculty member to determine whether he or she is willing to supervise the proposed project. Possible projects include: library-based research of scholarly psychological literature on a circumscribed topic, data entry and analysis, specialized readings in psychology, and the study of how psychological theory is applied to real-world situations. ( Fall '07 & '08) (Spring '08 & '0
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3.00 Credits
Although psychology as a formal discipline is little more than a century old, psychological questions and phenomena have been the source of curiosity for millennia. This lecture/discussion course is designed to trace the intellectual roots of psychology (beginning with the early Greeks) by examining persistent ideas, methods of inquiry, significant individuals, and events that have conspired to produce psychology as we know it today. Prerequisite: PSY 1004: Fundamentals of Psychology or PSY 1017: Introduction to Psychology (for juniors and seniors only). ( Spring '08 & '09)
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3.00 Credits
This seminar course is intended to introduce students to contemporary American psychotherapy. It attempts to define and compare various approaches to psychotherapy within the context of the history of the mental health profession in America. In so doing, it will consider elements common to all psychotherapies. It will explore the relationship between therapist and client as well as the evolving perceptions of its role in the therapy process. Particular emphasis will be given to empathy and empathic responding. In addition, the course will briefly discuss other topics pertaining to psychotherapy such as law and ethics, multicultural diversity, outcome research, and clinical practice. Prerequisite: PSY 1004: Fundamentals of Psychology or PSY 1017: Introduction to Psychology. ( Offering is tentative based on student interest.)
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3.00 Credits
This seminar course is intended to introduce students to the field of clinical psychology. The course begins with an examination of the historical development, philosophical issues and theoretical bases pertinent to the study of clinical psychology. Using an integrative theoretical framework, the course examines a broad sampling of current topics and controversies in the field of clinical psychology, including: the concept of abnormality, assessment, issues of diagnosis and classification, clinical judgment, the nature and evaluation of psychological intervention, and forensic psychology. Prerequisites: PSY 1004: Fundamentals of Psychology or PSY 1017: Introduction to Psychology, PSY: 2036 Personality Psychology, and PSY 2011: Abnormal Psychology. ( Offering is tentative based on student interest.)
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3.00 Credits
The course will offer opportunities to understand the changing demographics of death and terminal illness in America; to compare cultural and developmental differences in approaches to death and dying; to explore some highly controversial current topics in the field; to become acquainted with resources in this area; and to recognize and appreciate one's own attitudes and reactions to death and dying. This will be accomplished through lectures, videos, class discussions, and presentations. Lectures from individuals "on the front line," who work in various related fields may also be incorporated . Prerequisite : either PSY2001: Developmental Psychology: Infancy through late childhood or PSY 2002: Developmental Psychology: Early through late adolescence. ( Fall '07 & '08) (Spring '08 & 09) The following are additional or replacement entries to the Full-time and Part-time Faculty list of pp. 201 - 218:
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the profession and practice of social work. The course is taught by a professional social worker. (Fall) (Spring)
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