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4.00 Credits
The focus of this course is on the flow of information from sensory input to retrieval from long-term memory. Within this framework, topics such as mnemonics, pattern recognition, attention, computer simulation, reasoning, and the relationship between culture and thought are discussed. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: PSYC 1200. When Offered: Fall term annually. Credit Hours: 4
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Modern theories of personality are presented and compared. Using these theories, students analyze the processes by which people cope with intrapsychic, interpersonal, and institutional demands. Evidence on adaptive processes from clinical, field, and laboratory studies is evaluated. This is a communication-intensive course. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: PSYC 1200. When Offered: Offered on availability of instructor. Credit Hours: 4
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What are the processes that allow us to detect information about our surroundings, recognize people and objects, and perceive depth and motion This course will focus on the physiological and neural mechanisms underlying sensation (sight, hearing, and touch), the qualitative aspects of human perceptual experience, and how perception and action are interconnected. Color perception, object recognition, space and motion perception, and perception and action are all examined. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: PSYC 1200. When Offered: Annually. Credit Hours: 4
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4.00 Credits
The first half of this course is devoted to presentation of traditional theories of learning. Classical and operant conditioning and single-subject methodology are studied in depth. During the second half of the course, students apply their knowledge of operant conditioning principles in the context of a group-based field study. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: PSYC 1200. When Offered: Annually. Credit Hours: 4
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This course is an exploration of the social and psychological effects of extensive use of pharmacological agents that are salient to daily behavior. There is an emphasis on the effects of addictive drugs such as alcohol, heroin, and cocaine. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: PSYC 1200. When Offered: Annually. Credit Hours: 4
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Cognitive modeling investigates human cognition by developing computational systems that simulate cognitive processes. Cognitive modeling grew out of Cognitive Psychology and Artificial Intelligence. Cognitive models are used in a number of basic and applied domains including Human-Computer Interaction, Intelligent Tutoring Systems, Computer-Generated Forces, and Synthetic Characters. In this course, students will develop models in ACT-R (a unified theory of cognition) that simulate recent findings in cognitive psychology. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: PSYC 1200 and CSCI 2300. Recommended: CSCI 4150 and/or PSYC 4370 or permission of instructor. When Offered: Spring term annually . Credit Hours: 4
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4.00 Credits
Perception and thought are considered in terms of processes represented in the brain. The localization and lateralization of function are examined, drawing upon research on the behavioral effects of brain damage as well as brain-imaging studies and other approaches. Examples of topics include object recognition, memory, language, emotion, spatial ability, and motor processes. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: PSYC 1200. When Offered: Fall term annually. Credit Hours: 4
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The definition, history, major schools of thought, and models of the normal and abnormal personality are presented. Disorders are examined within the framework of D.S.M. and competing schools of thought. The description, etiology, treatment, including pharmacologic, and prevention of each of the disorders are considered. Illustrative cases are presented. Students write a paper on a topic, approved by the instructor, that focuses upon the impact of public policies on psychopathology. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: PSYC 1200. When Offered: Annually. Credit Hours: 4
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Since the 1950's, social science researchers have turned their attention to the courtroom, in order to test theories of human behavior in a real world application. Are the basic assumptions underlying the practice of law in this country valid, given what psychologists know about the fundamentals of human behavior This course will provide students with instruction regarding how the study of psychology can contribute to a better understanding of the legal system. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: PSYC 1200. When Offered: Fall term annually. Credit Hours: 4
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4.00 Credits
A practical introduction to the field of forensic psychology, a domain within psychology concerned with the production and application of psychological knowledge to the civil and criminal justice systems. In this course, we explore the many ways in which psychological principles play an increasingly important role in influencing various processes and outcomes associated with the field of law. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: PSYC 4740. When Offered: Spring term annually . Credit Hours: 4
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