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3.00 Credits
3 credits. Special topic (offered irregularly) Aspects of the gay and lesbian experience are explored from a psychological perspective. Topics include: biopsychosocial bases of sexual orientation; coming out; relations with family of origin; interaction with ethnic identity; sexuality and physical health; prejudice and discrimination; self-image and self-esteem; internalized homophobia; romantic relationships, friendships, parenting, and aging. Also offered as LGS 2670.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits. Special topic (offered irregularly) Students examine the psychological re s e a rch and theory relevant to the understanding of stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. Topics include: the cognitive bases of stereotypes and pre j udice; the role of socialization and the media; the nature of in- gro u p - o u t - g roup biases; the changing face of pre j u d i c e and discrimination; ways to reduce prejudice; and the consequences of prejudice for members of stigmatized gro u p s .
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3.00 Credits
3 credits. Special topic (offered irregularly) In this course, the intra- and extra-personal causes of stress are identified, and a variety of assessment instruments are demonstrated and used. The consequences of stress are examined from several physiological and cognitive perspectives. A catalog of effective, direct, and palliative coping strategies is off e red so that students can develop personalized stress-management programs.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits. Alternate years A critical examination of social, psychological, and biological factors governing female behavior and experience. Within the context of a life-span model (infancy to old age), topics include: gender development, puberty, school performance, sexuality, the body, depression, relationships, and communication styles. Also off e red as WOM 2860.
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4.00 Credits
4 credits. Alternate years Issues of incarceration are examined from a social-psychological perspective. Topics include: how the correctional system operates; media images of crime and punishment; victims’ rights; and attitudes toward rehabilitation. The ways that race, gender, and economic factors interface with these issues and with social psychological theory and research are analyzed. Requirements include an independent project related to the course material. Prerequisite: PSY 1530 or SOC 1500
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4.00 Credits
4 credits. Every year Explores the diagnosis, phenomenology, and scientific and clinical understandings of a wide range of mental disorders. Current re s e a rch is reviewed to explore the underlying mechanisms of the disorders under discussion. Diagnosis is approached from the perspective of the most recent DSM. At various points, psychodynamic, behaviorist, humanist, and neuro s c i e n t i fic viewpoints of psychopathology a re re p resented. Prerequisite: PSY 1530
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4.00 Credits
4 credits. Alternate years An examination of the processes by which people develop and maintain a self-concept; how the self-concept influences emotion, motivation, and behavior; and whether or not the beliefs people hold about themselves are accurate or useful. Readings include recent theoretical and empirical writings from psychology journals and edited texts. Prerequisite: PSY 1530
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4.00 Credits
4 credits. Special topic (offered irregularly) A critical examination of the psychological variables that affect athletes and their performance, with emphasis on the social-emotional, cognitive, and developmental aspects of sports participation. The impact of social-psychological conditions on athletes is explored from historical, conceptual, and practical perspectives. Topics include: understanding the nature of competition; women in sports; team vs. individual participation; coping with anxiety and maintaining self-esteem; imagery and intervention strategies; children’s participation in sports. Prerequisite: PSY 1530
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4.00 Credits
4 credits. Special topic (offered irregularly) An examination of the concepts of human development proposed by major developmental theorists. Students read works by noted theorists and analyze research conducted within each of the frameworks. The theories of Freud, Piaget, Bandura, and Vygotsky are highlighted. Prerequisite: PSY 1530 and 2650, or permission of instructor
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4.00 Credits
4 credits. Special topic (offered irregularly) Students study the historical roots of developmental, cognitive, and social psychology through the writings of major European and American psychologists, primarily from the 19th and early 20th centuries. The aim of the course is to expose students to the history of major ideas in psychology through an examination of primary sources. Prerequisite: PSY 1530 or one philosophy course, or permission of instructor
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