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3.00 Credits
A survey of the relationship between nervous system physiology and human behavior with emphasis on neurological disorders, neuropsychological assessment, head injury, cerebral asymmetry, and rehabilitation.
Prerequisite:
[[PSY-101]].
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3.00 Credits
Positive Psychology encompasses psychological theory and research about what makes our livessatisfying, purposeful, and "worth living", as well as what creates happiness and well-being. Students will examine the major theories and concepts of the field of positive psychology, and will engage in a variety of empirically-supported interventions designed to help them reach their fullest potential, improve overall quality of life, and enhance psychological well-being.
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3.00 Credits
Peak Performance Coaching is a field of study and application with the aim of helping individuals reach their optimal level of performance. Students will learn and use multiple methods that can help clients with the process of setting and reaching goals. This course surveys and applies approaches such as Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) and Life Coaching, employing techniques from these disciplines.
Prerequisite:
[[PSY-101]]
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4.00 Credits
A lecture and laboratory course designed to familiarize the student with the methods of psychological research. Hands-on experimental participation will give the student direct experience with research design and statistical analyses using SPSS. The student will prepare a formal APA style research proposal to be used for the capstone experience. Click here for course fees.
Prerequisite:
[[PSY-101]] and [[PSY-200]]. Students must have earned a 2.0 or higher in [[PSY-200]]. To be taken by Psychology or Neuroscience majors only, during the junior or senior year.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to how psychological research methods and statistics are used in academic journals and the popular media. The following topics will be discussed: scientific method, research methods used to gather evidence, descriptive statistics and hypothesis testing. Students will be asked to critically review and evaluate research findings.
Prerequisite:
[[PSY-101]] and [[PSY-200]]. Students must have earned a 2.0 or higher in [[PSY-200]]. To be taken by Psychology majors only, during the junior or senior year.
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2.00 Credits
This course will offer career guidance for students in the Behavioral and Social Sciences. The course will include topics such as mentoring, networking, résumés and interviewing skills.
Prerequisite:
[[PSY-101]], junior standing. Course will be cross-listed with PS and [[SOC-309]] Course credits will not count towards minor credits. Open only to majors in the Social and Behavioral Sciences.
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4.00 Credits
A study of the physiological mechanisms mediating behavior and cognition. Emphasis on the structure and function of the nervous system and the neurophysiological bases of sensory processes, emotion, abnormal behavior, sleep, learning and memory, pain, and drug abuse. Laboratory experience includes brain dissection and psychophysiological techniques employed in human behavioral neuroscience research. Click here for course fees.
Prerequisite:
[[PSY-101]]; junior or senior standing.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of human cognitive processes such as attention, pattern recognition, memory, language, and problem solving as well as other selected aspects of human cognition. The course includes historical as well as current perspectives on cognitive issues and emphasis on the research techniques used.
Prerequisite:
[[PSY-101]].
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an opportunity to learn and practice the basic skills of critical thinking within the context of psychological science. Students will evaluate claims and theories in psychology, generate alternative explanations of psychological findings, identify common fallacies in thinking, construct and evaluate arguments, and learn how to become a more intelligent consumer of information. Additional topics include the interface of politics and the media with science and the dangers of pseudoscience.
Prerequisite:
[[PSY-101]].
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the study of social behavior from a psychological perspective. Topics include attitude formation and change, conformity, leadership, culture, gender and sexuality, prejudice and discrimination.Cross listed with [[SOC-341]].
Prerequisite:
[[ANT-101]], [[PSY-101]], or [[SOC-101]].
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