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3.00 Credits
An introductory survey covering a variety of issues in the addiction arena, including the psychology of addiction, biological issues, the impact of addiction on families, identification of addictions, and methods of intervention. P: PY 111. Offered annually. 3 credits
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An exploration of human and animal motivation and factors influencing the direction and magnitude of behavioral responses. The course considers the roles played by instincts, drives, arousal modulation, and incentives, while emphasizing behavioral and social learning approaches to reinforcement. Both lower-level biological motives (e.g., hunger) and higher-level acquired motives (e.g., achievement) will be covered. Work motivation will receive special attention. Offered every other year. P: PY111. 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
This course is the study of how humans think, or more specifically, how humans represent and process information in the mind/brain. Topics that will be covered include sensation and perception, attention, the representation of knowledge, memory, the nature and development of expertise, mental imagery, problem solving, creativity, language and reading, and individual differences. The course will have an applied focus where theories of how we represent and process information will be used to help solve real world problems in diverse areas such as education, medicine, sports, and law. Another focus will be to have students develop their understanding of the types of questions that cognitive psychologists ask and how they answer those questions; this will be developed through reading primary literature, in class demonstrations, and individual and/or group experiments and/or presentations. Offered in alternate years. P: PY 111. 3 credits
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This course is a study of the assumptions about learning and development that underlie various educational practices by acquainting students with different theories in both of these areas. It will provide students with opportunities to develop their problem solving skills in the context of education and psychology. Some of the topics the course will cover are development and individual differences, learning theories, problem solving, instructional objectives and methods, motivation, behavior management, and assessment. This is a required class for students seeking teacher certification. P: PY 111. Offered every other year. 3 credits
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A multidisciplinary approach emphasizing the prevention and treatment of psychological problems in a community setting. Offered every other year. P: PY 111. 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
In-depth study of selected topics in psychology. P: PY 111. 1 to 3 credits
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A three-credit field-based experiential practicum in General, Art Therapy, Child Development/ Mental Health, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology concentrations; approximately eight hours per week. Offered every semester. P: Senior status or second semester Junior status and permission of Department Chair. 3 credits
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Opportunity for a student to work independently and in-depth on a special topic or area of interest. P: PY 111 and permission of Department Chair. 1 to 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
A study of the philosophical and scientific antecedents of contemporary psychology, the major theorists and research methods in the early years of psychological science, and their influence on current developments and controversies in the field. Offered every other year. P: PY 111. 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
Psychotherapy involves the treatment of mental illness and/or the facilitation of people's coping with life problems using psychological (as opposed to biomedical) methods. Evidence indicates that a variety of psychotherapeutic approaches can be effective, depending in part on the nature of the presenting problems. This course surveys the principal schools of thought in psychotherapy, including psychodynamic, humanistic, behavioral, and cognitive therapies. Offered annually. P: PY 111, PY 211. 3 credits
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