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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Topics of psychological research, with emphasis on the manipulation and control of variables, reducing error variance, internal and external validity, the elimination of confounding factors, and social-psychological aspects of experiments. Discussion includes selected topics in the philosophy of science, logical inference, hypothesis testing, theory construction and ethics. For psychology majors completing their major requirements as outlined in this bulletin or subsequent editions, A Psy 211 is restricted to A-E grading after matriculation at Albany. Prerequisite(s): A Psy 101 and 210.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to basic nervous system function and its control of behavior. Examination of the contribution of the field of neuroscience to understanding both normal and abnormal behavior. Topics will include anatomical, neurochemical, physiological, developmental and endocrine aspects of neurobehavioral function. Prerequisite(s): A Psy 101.
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3.00 Credits
The relation between the individual and the group, the influence of culture and of institutions on human personality, the nature and types of leadership, factors in the development of social attitudes, the psychology of mass movements and of social decisions. Prerequisite(s): A Psy 101.
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3.00 Credits
Provides an opportunity for a sophomore to work on a project under the supervision of a faculty member. Open to majors and nonmajors. May be repeated for credit. A Psy 297Z is the writing intensive version of A Psy 297. A maximum of 3 credits in independent study courses (A Psy 297/297Z, 397/397Z, or 497Z) may be applied to major credit, but may not be used to satisfy the 300-or-above requirement. Applicant must present a statement which defines the research, lists resources, provides method(s) of evaluating student, and bears the approval by signature of the faculty supervisor. Prerequisite(s): A Psy 101 and permission of instructor. S/U graded.
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3.00 Credits
Cognitive science investigates the nature of the human mind and cuts across several disciplines (e.g., psychology, computer science, philosophy, linguistics). This course examines the approaches these disciplines use to promote our understanding of various mental phenomena (e.g., perceiving, reasoning, production and comprehension of language, memory). Only one of A Lin 301, A Phi 301 & A Psy 301 may be taken for credit. May not be offered in 2008-2009.
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3.00 Credits
A critical analysis of basic writings which have contributed to the historical development of psychology as a science. A Psy 310Z is the writing intensive version of 310; only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): A Psy 101.
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3.00 Credits
A Psy 310Z is the writing intensive version of 310; only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): A Psy 101. May not be offered in 2008-2009.
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3.00 Credits
The role of physiological mechanisms in behavioral processes. Detailed examination of the involvement of biological systems in feeding and drinking, sexual behavior, sleep and arousal, learning and memory, psychopathology and psychopharmacology. Prerequisite(s): A Psy 214 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Biological and social determinants of personality and its development; methods of studying personality; the various systems of psychology and their interpretations of personality structure. Prerequisite(s): A Psy 101.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the cognitive processes governing how we think about and make judgments about the self, other people, and social situations, and how other people and social situations influence how we think. Reviews classic and current research on causal attribution, social schemata, person perception, and other social inference mechanisms. Prerequisite(s): A Psy 101 and 270. May not be offered in 2008-2009.
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