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3.00 Credits
Overview of cognitive psychology. Topics include: human information processing, object recognition, memory, attention, language production and comprehension, reasoning and problem solving. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 Outcomes: Students will understand and be able to explain how knowledge about mental events is obtained using a variety of experimental methods, discuss current empirical research and theories of cognition, understand well established cognitive theories about attention, memory, language processing, reasoning and decision-making.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: PSYC 101 Introduction to basic theories, research, and applications from the study of learning, thinking, and behavior, including contiguity, reinforcement, cognitive and computer models and the influence of biology, environment, motivation, and memory on learning. Outcome: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the philosophical underpinnings, research findings, and practical applications of classical and contemporary theories of learning.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: PSYC 101 Survey of theory and research relevant to human growth and development with emphasis on physical, cognitive, and social development from infancy through adolescence. Outcomes: Students will demonstrate understanding of basic theory and research in human development, and will develop skills in critical examination of psychological research as applied to current issues in human development.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the field of social psychology; including topics such as social cognition, impression formation, social influence, attitude formation and change, stereotyping and prejudice, aggression, pro-social behavior, and group behavior. Outcomes: Students will demonstrate the ability to think critically about fundamental theoretical approaches within social psychology, scientific methods of hypothesis testing, and potential applications of social psychology that address real-world problems.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the philosophical and psychological foundations of decision-making. Outcome: Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of the principles of reasoning and decision-making.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: permission of instructor. Limited sophomore and junior psychology majors. Practical experience in community social service agencies. Students volunteer in an approved agency of their choice for at least 6 hrs/week of supervised work related to their psychology major, and also participate in seminars with speakers and small group sessions discussing their experiences. Outcomes: Students gain knowledge of the varieties of human service agencies and their operations, and gain skills in interacting effectively with diverse clients, peers and supervisors.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: PSYC 101 A comparative study of animal behavior with an emphasis on ecology, evolution, and underlying mechanisms. Foraging behavior, defense against predation, reproduction, social behavior, learning, and cognition will be included. Outcomes: Students will understand and be able to explain how knowledge about animal behavior is obtained using a variety of experimental methods, and discuss current empirical research and theories of animal behavior.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: PSYC 101 A systematic treatment of the historical roots and foundation of psychology. Special emphasis is placed on relating past trends to current developments in the field. Outcomes: Students will demonstrate knowledge of the foundations of psychology as a science, including major schools and theoretical frameworks, and make connections between past trends and current approaches.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: PSYC 101 This course is an introduction to fundamentals of statistical analysis in psychology.. Outcome: Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze data, interpret the results of research using basic statistical methods, and understand the conceptual foundation, appropriate use, and limitations of these statistical methods.
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