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An in-depth study of health psychology as a subdiscipline within psychology. Emphasis on the interaction of biopsychosocial factors as they influence physical illnesses. Methods of successful intervention with patients, based on psychological research, will be a major focus. Prerequisites: PSYC 201 and 3 additional hours of Psychology.
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A survey of the major theories of personality development. Prerequisites: PSYC 201 and 6 additional hours of Psychology.
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Design of systems, work places, and products that effectively support humans in the tasks they perform. Topics include display-control designs, human perceptual limitations, human information processing, design of the work place, and designing to minimize the impact of human error. Case studies will be used. Prerequisites: PSYC 201 and PSYC 340 or consent of instructor.
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Psychological testing instruments used in clinical, counseling, industrial, and educational settings. Emphasis on criteria and information sources for selection of psychological tests, score interpretation, ethical considerations, bias in testing, and current issues in test use. Prerequisites: PSYC 201, 300 (completed or enrolled concurrently), and 3 additional hours of psychology.
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Study of sensation and perception from a historical perspective and current paradigms. Sensory systems and their biological organization as well as traditional and contemporary questions about perception of sensory information. Prerequisite: PSYC 201 and junior or senior standing.
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3.00 Credits
Physiological bases of behavior, including learning, motivation, psychopathology, emotion, the senses, body rhythms, and other brain-behavior relationships. Neurochemical aspects of behavior and drug effects. Prerequisites: PSYC 201 and BIO 100, 105, or 106, or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Scientific methodology, experimental design, computer analyses, and inferential statistics appropriate to the field of psychology. Techniques for reviewing relevant research literature, writing a research proposal, and organizing and writing a paper in APA style are covered. Methodologies discussed include non-experimental and experimental research approaches, such as case studies, surveys, observational studies, correlational studies, and factorial designs. An emphasis on ethical issues in research and threats to validity is included. Sampling theory, hypothesis testing, and parametric statistics are covered. Course includes a significant computer component appropriate to analyzing and presenting research findings in the behavioral sciences and related fields. Prerequisites: PSYC 201 and 300 and completion of 3 additional hours in Psychology.
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3.00 Credits
Studies of sex roles within broader cultural patterns in various societies. Topics include: acquisition of gender, interactional styles, and political/economic consequences of gender differences. Prerequisites: PSYC 201 and SOC 230. (Cross-listed with SOC 445.)
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3.00 Credits
Open to Psychology majors only. Prerequisites: PSYC 201, 15 additional hours of Psychology, and consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Current literature on selected, varying topics in Psychology. Prerequisites: PSYC 201, 9 additional hours of Psychology, and consent of instructor.
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