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3.00 Credits
This course surveys the most commonly used substances to treat mental disorders, such as antianxiety, antidepressant, antipsychotic, mood- stabilizer, psychostimulant, and cognitive enhancer medications. The course also discusses the brain and its most common neurotransmitters, how transmitting neurons send and receive electrochemical information, the pharmokinetics (metabolism and elimination) and pharmacodynamics (absorption, distribution, and effects) of each drug as well as the action sites, side effects, and mechanisms of each drug. Prerequisites: PSY 111, PSY 112, PSY 120 or PSY 130. 3 credits.
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1.00 Credits
This course is designed to assist psychology majors in developing skills to be more successful in future academic and work settings. Subjects include current research in psychology and related fields, how to improve writing skills, how to prepare for a career in psychology, how to apply to a graduate program, how to study for the GRE and how to choose internship sites. 1 credit. This will be graded pass/fail.
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A study of the patterns of cognitive, social and emotional developmental changes occuring during childhood. Special attention is given to research studies, developmental mechanisms and theories of development. Prereqisite: PSY 100, 110 or 210. 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the psychological characteristics and changes occurring during adolescence. Topics include psychological development, social influences, cognitive and intellectual development, emotional development, identity and self-concept, sexual development, values and transition to adulthood. Prerequisite: PSY 100, 110, 210 or 216. 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
The course will provide students with experience planning (including IRB approval), observing, measuring, and analyzing child behavior using the methods employed by developmentla researchers. This is intended to supplement the theory and research background students receive in PSY 321. Prerequisites: PSY 111, 112, 120 and 130; students must also have either completed or be currently enrolled in PSY 321. 1 credit.
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This course provides a broad foundation for understanding child development through an integration of practical, theoretical, and research orientations. Attention is given to both cultural and biological determinants of social, cognitive, physical, and emotional development, focusing on individual differences as well as group similarities. Prerequisites: PSY 111, 112, 120 and 130; or permission of instructor. 3 credits.
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The course will provide students with experience planning (including IRB approval), observing, measuring, and analyzing child behavior using the methods employed by developmental researchers. This is intended to supplement the theory and research background they receive in PSY 324. Prerequisites: PSY 111, 112, 120 and 130; students must also have completed or be currently enrolled in PSY 324. 1 credit.
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A study of research literature and theories concerned with psychological change in the adult, from late adolescence to death. Includes the works of such theorists as Maslow and Erikson. Prerequisite: PSY 100, 110, 210 or 216. 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the principles of psychological measurement, methods of test design and construction, and applications and interpretations of existing psychological tests. Prerequisites: PSY 111, 112, 120 and 130; or permission of instructor. 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
Students will be given the opportunity to experience how psychological tests are designed and evaluated. Each student will conduct a literature review on their selected topics, and then design, construct, distribute, and evaluate the validity/reliability of a psychological test instrument consistent with a research theme that will change every year. Prerequisites: PSY 111, 112, 120, and 130; students must also have completed or be currently enrolled in PSY 332. 1 credit.
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