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1.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce the student to the science of psychology by exploration in depth of a specific research area. Regardless of the special topic, all sections include exposure to core concepts in the biological and evolutionary foundations of thought and behavior, learning, cognition, and social processes. Significant work in the course is devoted to developing skills in quantitative analysis. Students are expected to participate in three hours of psychological research during the semester. Students may not take both Psychology 105 and 106. The department. Open to all classes. Enrollment limited.
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1.00 Credits
(Same as Cognitive Science 110) Our understanding of what minds are, and of how they work, has exploded dramatically in the last half century. As in other areas of science, the more we know, the harder it becomes to convey the richness and complexity of that knowledge to non-specialists. This Freshman Writing Seminar explores two different styles of writing for explaining new findings about the nature of mind to a general audience. The most direct of these styles is journalistic and explanatory, and is well represented by the work of people like Steven Pinker, Bruce Bower, Stephen J. Gould, and Ray Kurzweil. The second style is fictional. At its best, science fiction not only entertains, it stretches the reader's mind to a view of implications and possibilities beyond what is currently known. Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, Greg Bear, and Richard Powers all provide excellent models of this kind of writing. During the semester we explore two or three areas of new research about how the mind works, and practice the skills of translating that knowledge into both readable description and entertaining narrative. Mr. Livingston. Open only to freshmen; satisfies college requirement for a Freshman Writing Seminar. Not offered in 2008/09.
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0.50 Credits
This course introduces the major theoretical approaches to understanding mental illness and highlights the principles, research methods, and treatment modalities that are most relevant to each approach. With this purpose in mind, we shall discuss some of the representative psychological disorders and consider their symptoms, causes, and treatments. Two recurrent themes are that disorders may be studied, understood, and treated from a variety of perspectives and inquiry and treatment should be guided by scientific principles and findings. The models covered would be: behavioral, cognitive, evolutionary, neurobiological, and psychodynamic. Six- week course. Ms. Morrow. Not offered in 2008/09.
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1.00 Credits
An overview of principles of statistical analysis and research design applicable to psychology and related fields. Topics include descriptive statistics and inferential statistics, concepts of reliability and validity, and basic concepts of sampling and probability theory. Students learn when and how to apply such statistical procedures as chi-square, z-tests, t-tests, pearson product-moment correlations, regression analysis, and analysis of variance. The goal of the course is to develop a basic understanding of research design, data collection and analysis, interpretation of results, and the appropriate use of statistical software for performing complex analyses. Ms. Andrews, Mr. Clifton, Ms. Ma, Ms. Trumbetta.
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1.00 Credits
The study of the individual under social influences, including such topics as attitude formation and change, prosocial behavior, aggression, social influence processes, group dynamics, attribution theory, and interpersonal communication processes. Psychology 201 may NOT be taken if Psychology 205 has already been taken. Mr. Cornelius, Ms. Ma, Ms. Morrow, Ms. Tran, Ms. Tugade.
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1.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the discipline of social psychology via the in-depth exploration of a specific area of research or important theoretical issues in social psychology. Students examine the social psychological perspective on such topics as aggression, emotion, close relationships, law, intergroup conflict, and altruism. Psychology 205 may NOT be taken if Psychology 201 has already been taken. Prerequisites: Psychology 105 or 106. Not offered in 2008/09.
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1.00 Credits
A survey of research methods in social psychology. Every stage of the research process is considered including hypothesis generation, operationaIization of variables, data collection and analysis, and communication of results. Observational, questionnaire, and experimental approaches are considered. The focus is on the development of skills necessary for evaluating, designing, and conducting research. Mr. Cornelius, Ms. Ma, Ms. Morrow, Ms. Tugade. Prerequisites: Psychology 200 and Psychology 201 or 205. Regular laboratory work. Enrollment Limited
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1.00 Credits
(Same as Cognitive Science 211) Prerequisite: Cognitive Science 100.
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1.00 Credits
(Same as Cognitive Science 213) Prerequisite: Cognitive Science 100.
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1.00 Credits
(Same as Cognitive Science 215) Prerequisite: Cognitive Science 100.
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