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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course examines scientific research regarding the learning process and the application of psychological principles to the problems of learning and teaching. Student entry characteristics; tasks of instruction; problem-solving; creative behavior; teaching children who are behavior-disordered, learning disabled, retarded or gifted; classroom management; measuring learning outcomes; and teacher accountability are among the areas examined. Lecture ( 45.00) Prerequisites: PSY-101
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This course presents a summary of scientific theories and research on mental disorders and inappropriate behavior. Tension-induced body disorders, sexual problems, loneliness, depression, irrational fears, repetitive ideas and actions, split personality, mood and thought disturbances, paranoia, anorexia nervosa, antisocial behavior and violence, disorders of childhood, adolescence, and old age are among the topics considered as well as therapies and preventative strategies. Lecture ( 45.00) Prerequisites: PSY-101
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Child behavior and development are studied with reference to theories and research findings concerning physical growth, sensorimotor development, intelligence, language, cognition, identity, personality, sex role development, and emotional and social development. Early experiences are related to later personality, methods of child rearing, and power-oriented versus love-oriented patterns of disciplining. Special problems of childhood and parenting are also considered. Lecture ( 45.00) Prerequisites: PSY-101
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This course examines the theory and research on the adolescent years including physical, emotional, intellectual, social, vocational, and cultural development. Teen alcoholism and drug abuse, their causes, consequences, and treatment will be emphasized. Drug education and prevention relevant to adolescence will also be studied. Lecture ( 45.00) Prerequisites: PSY-101
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This course examines psychological theories and research on adult development and aging. The effects of the human aging process through adulthood and old age on various aspects of behavior including personality, social adjustment, memory, learning, motivation, intellectual ability, motor performance, problem solving, sexuality, and mental disturbance, are studied. Lecture ( 45.00) Prerequisites: PSY-101
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This course looks at dying and death as loss and a challenge for personal growth and a greater awareness of life. Psychological theories and research on topics such as concepts and attitudes, emotional reactions, disease, disaster, accident, or suicide as causes of death, near death experiences, hopes for immortality, Hospice care, and euthanasia will be examined. Lecture ( 45.00) Prerequisites: PSY-101
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This course covers the process of psychological development through the life span from infancy up to and including the senior years. It reviews the current theories and scientific research findings. The role of genetic factors, maturation, learning factors in the development of motivation, intellect, social, and emotional adjustment are presented. Lecture ( 45.00) Prerequisites: PSY-101
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on how people think about, influence, and relate to one another in their physical and socio-cultural environments. Theories and research relating to attitude development and change, interpersonal and group processes such as attraction, aggression, conformity and obedience, impression formation, attribution, social perception, prejudice, and social expectations, will be among the areas considered. Methods used in scientific research will be emphasized. Lecture ( 45.00) Prerequisites: PSY-101
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This course focuses on the application of psychological principles and research methods to human behavior in business and industry. Topics include organizational design, size, climate, and technology; motivating and supervising employees; psychological aspects of unemployment; selecting and developing employees; design of working areas, information aids and other aspects of engineering psychology; accident behavior; consumer psychology; advertising; and salesmanship psychology. Lecture ( 45.00) Prerequisites: PSY-101
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3.00 Credits
This course presents a look at current research on the nature and origins of women's experience and behavior; the meaning of sexuality, performance and achievement differences between men and women; and special problems of aging, career choices, singlehood, divorce, and widowhood. Lecture ( 45.00) Prerequisites: PSY-101
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