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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the research process in psychology. This course deals with the topics of research methodology, data collection, descriptive and basic inferential statistics, and report writing. Students learn to use a computer statistical package as part of the course requirements. (Writing-intensive course) Laboratory fee.
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3.00 Credits
Selected topics in psychology, varying from year to year in accordance with the needs of the curriculum and the availability of specialists in such topics.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the field of biopsychology with emphasis on the relationship of this specialty to all areas of psychological research. Topics include brain structure and function, techniques for studying brain/behavior, sensory and motor mechanisms, motivation, sleep, and biological bases of psychopathology. Prerequisites: One 200-level PSY course and BIO 110 or 111.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an introductory survey of the field of cognitive psychology with emphasis on problems of current interest. Topics include perception, mental imagery, memory, problem solving, reasoning, language, creativity, and social cognition. Areas of application of principles (for example, in education, therapy, communications, etc.) are discussed. Prerequisite: One 200-level PSY course.
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An examination of the contributions psychology offers medicine and related health professions, with emphasis on the etiology of and recovery from physical illness as well as the promotion of health. Topics include stress, pain, cardiovascular disease, smoking, alcohol abuse, eating disorders, exercise, and fitness. This course is open to all students and should be particularly relevant to health, business, and education majors. Prerequisite: One 200-level PSY course. (Writing-intensive course)
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3.00 Credits
The study of the meaning and concepts associated with the field of learning disabilities. Includes the divergent characteristics of children with perceptual, motor, and conceptual impairment. Prerequisite: EDH 120 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
The study of the major theoretical constructs associated with the socially/emotionally maladjusted. Includes characteristics, treatment approaches, and classroom applications. Prerequisite: EDH 120 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
An integration of major theories of personality with the major forms of psychotherapeutic intervention. Psychoanalytic, existential, Rogerian, Gestalt, behavioral, and family systems approaches are defined and compared with one another. The empirical significance and philosophical assumptions of each approach and personality theory are explored. Prerequisite: One 200-level PSY course.
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3.00 Credits
A continued study of the research process in psychology, providing more complex research activities in and out of the laboratory with a focus on ethical issues and control. Coverage of statistical topics will be extended to include advanced inferential and correlational methods. Prerequisite: C- or above in PSY 270W, or permission of instructor. Laboratory fee.
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3.00 Credits
An evaluation of the principles of measurements as applied to psychological testing and a critical appraisal of tests currently used to assess aptitude, interest, intelligence, achievement, and personality. Prerequisites: PSY 270W and PSY 372. Laboratory fee.
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