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  • Psychology 250: Animal Behavior

    3.00 Credits
    Moravian University

    Neurological, ecological, and genetic basis of behavior, with emphasis on evolutionary mechanisms that govern acquisition of behavioral patterns. Prerequisite: Biology 100 or 112 or Psychology 105 or 120. Fall, alternate years. Two 70-minute periods, one 3-hour laboratory. Kuserk
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  • Psychology 251: Philosophy of Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Moravian University

    An examination of philosophical and empirical theories of the mind. Main questions will be: What is the mind? How does the mind relate to the brain and behavior? Can the mind be studied scientifi cally? What is the nature of conscious experience? Different accounts of the nature of mind will be discussed such as behaviorism, materialism, and functionalism. In addition, we will survey main approaches to the mind found in contemporary cognitive science, a multi-disciplinary fi eld consisting of (among other things) artifi cial intelligence, cognitive psychology, cognitive neuroscience and philosophy. Staff
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  • Psychology 275: Health Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Moravian University

    Survey of contemporary psychological research examining promotion and maintenance of physical and mental health. Well-being and illness defi ned and best understood by examining biological, psychological, and social factors. Topics include psychological perspectives on stress; cardiovascular disorders; cancer; HIV/AIDS; obesity, alcoholism, smoking; prevention and health promotion; and patient behavior. Prerequisite: Psychology 120. Dunn, Toedter
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  • Psychology 315: Cognitive Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Moravian University

    Major issues, research fi ndings, and theories of human mental processes. Topics include perception, attention, memory, human information- processing, mental imagery, language, creativity, thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making. Prerequisite: Psychology 211. Johnson, Zaremba
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  • Psychology 320: Cognitive Neuroscience

    3.00 Credits
    Moravian University

    An investigation of how the brain serves as the basis for our thought processes. Topics include attention, perception, learning and memory, language, emotion, and consciousness. We will start with an overview of the structure of the brain. Particular emphasis will be placed on human cognition and on neuroimaging techniques like functional magnetic resonance imaging. Students will learn about the evolution of such techniques and how they contribute to understanding of the brain. Prerequisite: Psychology 211. Johnson
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  • Psychology 325: Physiological Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Moravian University

    Biological basis and physiological correlates of behavior, as well as survey of comparative psychology. Topics include neurophysiology and neuroanatomy, input and output channels of the organism, biological bases of motivation, emotion, perception, learning, and memory. Laboratory projects in neuroanatomy and electrophysiology. Prerequisite: Psychology 211. Johnson, Zaremba
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  • Psychology 335: Conditioning,Learning,and Behavior

    3.00 Credits
    Moravian University

    Procedures, phenomena, and processes of conditioning and learning in animals and humans. Major issues, research fi ndings, and contemporary theories of conditioning and learning. Behavioral approach to the study of learning. Topics include classical (Pavlovian) and instrumental (operant) conditioning and their interaction; reinforcement; stimulus generalization, discrimination, and control; biological constraints on learning; and cognitive components of conditioning and learning. Laboratory work. Prerequisite: Psychology 211. Johnson, Zaremba
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  • Psychology 340: Social Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Moravian University

    A survey of the major theoretical and empirical research in social psychology, including person perception and social cognition, attitudes and persuasion, prejudice and stereotyping, interpersonal attraction, and helping behavior. Some theoretical applications will be discussed, as will methodological approaches to social psychological questions and problems. Students will complete research projects and writing assignments. Prerequisite: Psychology 211. Dunn
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  • Psychology 345: Psychology of Women

    3.00 Credits
    Moravian University

    Research on gender differences and female gender development from various perspectives. Critical analysis of assumptions about human nature and science embedded in our approach to these issues. Interdisciplinary approach, with attention to biological, cognitive, behavioral, and social factors that infl uence emergence of gender. Topics include gender-role development, achievement and motivation, health issues, sexuality, adjustment, victimization, and minority-group issues. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. Zaremba
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  • Psychology 360: Humanistic Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Moravian University

    Spectrum of disciplines and approaches to human experience and behavior. Explores range of human capacities and potentialities so as to enhance individual and society. Topics include self-awareness, personal functioning, interpersonal perception and communication, love, and creativity, as well as humanistic approaches to child-rearing, education, and clinical practice. Experiential exercises. Prerequisites: Psychology 211 and permission of instructor. Lyons
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