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Course Criteria
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One unit. A discussion of current assumptions on the nature and causes of psychological disorders based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Psychological Disorders (DSM) used by mental health practitioners. Basic concepts and prevailing theoretical approaches are discussed and evaluated. Description and discussion of the major psychological disturbances, their etiology, and treatment. Prerequisite: PS 101. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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One unit. A presentation and discussion of the basic issues and techniques in the construction, use, and evaluation of psychological scales. Review of the outstanding tests of intelligence, aptitudes, achievement, interests, and personality. Prerequisites: PS 101, 116. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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One unit. An exploration of the applications of psychological research in the criminal justice and civil legal systems. Among the topics covered are understanding criminal and other antisocial behavior, selection and support of law enforcement offi cers, profi ling techniques, trial consultation in jury selection and child custody cases, and the impact of psychological research on public policy legislation. Prerequisite: PS 101 or permission of the instructor. Offered as required.
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One unit. An examination of the debates on the roles of biology, family, culture, development, and economic opportunity in generating prejudice. This course will explore classic and contemporary works in the areas of stigma, prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination. Empirical research will be examined to evaluate theoretical explanations for these phenomena. Prerequisite: PS 101 or permission of the instructor.
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One unit. This course examines the similarities and differences between men and women from a psychological perspective, with emphasis on the following themes: major theories of gender development, including the psychoanalytic, cognitive, and behavioral models; the development of gender roles across the life span; application of schema theory to the understanding of gender; examination of biological and psychological sources of gender awareness; and exploration of gender issues in fi lm and media. Offered fall semester.
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One unit. An examination of male psychological development from boyhood through old age. Topics include the anthropology of manhood, masculinities, men's attitudes toward women, being a son, being a father, male homosexuality, the spiritual life of men, and psychological disorders peculiar to boys and men. Offered as required.
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One unit. An overview of historical and current explanations of creativity, with an emphasis on the development of creative thought in children and adults. Discussion of problem solving, and the mastery of creative performances and creative products. The course includes fi eld experience as a means of understanding the creative process. Prerequisite: PS 101 or permission of the instructor. Offered spring semester.
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One unit. An examination of some of the basic ideas of existential and phenomenological psychology in the humanistic tradition. Theorists whose work is studied include Rollo May, R.D. Laing, Viktor Frankl, and Alan Watts. Topics include authenticity, change, choice, and the creation of meaning. Offered as required.
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One unit. An investigation of the impact on the public of the mass communication of printed and electronically mediated information and entertainment. Students will study the psychological effects on target audiences of media ranging from newspapers, magazines, and books to fi lm, television, and the Internet. Topics include the psychology of advertising and propaganda, the relation of medium and message, and the application of psychological concepts to the production of mass media. Prerequisite: PS 101 or permission the instructor. Offered as required.
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One unit. Discussion and analysis of areas not covered in regular courses. The content is determined by the instructor and the department based upon student interest and faculty research. Prerequisites: PS 101 and permission of the instructor. Offered as required. May be taken more than once.
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