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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the physical, cognitive, intellectual, emotional, social, moral, and personality development of the child from pre-natal through pre-adolescence. Study of current theoretical approaches: psychoanalysis, learning theory, cognitive-adaptive theory, Piaget and Erikson. Emphasis on historically significant topics: the concept of attachment, language and cognitive development, the concept of critical period, stability and change in intelligence, fear and anxiety, and socialization.
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3.00 Credits
Examination of human development from adolescence until death with the human being seen as a constantly developing, changing being. Relevant theoretical and research information provides the student with an understanding of the diversity of human functioning from adolescence on, of the individual's attempts to adapt to different life stages and crises, and of the individual's attempts to satisfy his/her changing needs, experience joy and satisfaction, and achieve actualization.
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of the unique developmental period of adolesdence as a major transitional stage between childhood and adulthood. Early, middle and late adolescent development will be covered in depth along with the challenges and global and specific nuanes presented at each level. The many physical, social, emotional and cognitive changed that occur during adolescence will be examined along with the myths of this critical period.
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3.00 Credits
(See SE 221.)
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3.00 Credits
(See ED 222.)
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3.00 Credits
Forensic Psychology II is designed to explore the professional practice of psychology as applied to the workings of the legal system, including juvenile court matters. Major topic areas include: criminal procedures, police investigations and interrogations, criminal profiling, trial preparation, competency to stand trial, insanity as a defense, and the prison system. Prerequisite: PS 111S or equivalent.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the various syndromes currently classified as psychopathological, with emphasis on the major syndromes such as the neuroses, the psychoses, psychophysiological disorders, organic brain syndromes, disorders of childhood. Various theoretical orientations, in particular psychodynamic and behavioral, discussed with reference to etiological, nosological, and therapeutic problems. Prerequisite: PS 102S or equivalent.
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3.00 Credits
An inquiry into the psychological dimensions of gender, focusing primarily on the attitudes and values associated with men and women. Psychoanalytic, behavioral, developmental, biological, social, and ecological theories are employed to analyze topics such as: gender attitudes, gender roles, physiological and hormonal determinants of female/male behavior; sexuality; identity; and sex differences in psychological processes (personality, learning ability, cognition, memory, motivation, and emotion). Prerequisite: PS 102S or equivalent. Formerly Psychology of Women.
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3.00 Credits
An experientially based which provides the opportunity for learning about group process and dynamics both in academic terms and in experiential ones. A focus on analysis of group behavior in vivo will be stressed with the following process underscored as especially important: goals, norms, leadership, conformity, support, confrontation, flight behavior, problem-solving, commitment and coherence, and effective group functioning. (See SO 337. Prerequisite: PS 102S or equivalent. Formerly PS 337.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the effects of culture on human behavior. We will examine the role of culture across a range of psychological areas, including perceptual and cognitive processes, human development, language, gender, and social behavior. This course will examine multiple cultures including cultures from Latin America, Africa, India, Asia and the Pacific Islands.
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