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3.00 Credits
This course serves as an introduction to psychopathology in adults and children. Students will be introduced to the classification used by psychologists, the Diagnostic Statistical Manual. Disorders such as anxiety disorders, mood disorders, schizophrenia, cognitive disorders, personality disorders and sexual and gender-identity disorders will be covered. Historical background, causes, and some treatment approaches will also be included. Prerequisite: PSY 201
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3.00 Credits
This course covers an introduction to statistical procedures for psychological research. Topics include distributions and graphs, measures of central tendency and variation, z-scores, probability, hypothesis testing, t-tests, Anova, correlation and regression, and Chi square. Students are introduced to the use of SPSS (or a similar program) for analysis and interpretation of data. Prerequisites: PSY 20-1; MAT 013 or GSR 104 or the equivalent; or permission of the instructor
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3.00 Credits
This course covers an introduction research methods. Topics include developing research question, ethical issues in research, reliability and validity, describing variables, using tables and graphs, experimental and non-experimental designs, and APA style. The students will read research reports, design and conduct a research project, use statistical procedures and SPSS (or a similar program) introduced in Psy 331 for analysis and interpretation of their data and will write up the results using APA style. Prerequisite: A minimum grade of C in PSY 331
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3.00 Credits
The characteristics and principles of the sensory and perceptual systems will be described and explained, with emphasis on vision. The course will include a consideration of the major theories of perception and the neurophysiology of vision. Topics to be covered will include sensory psychophysics, color vision, visual illusions, binocular depth perception, size and shape constancy, perceptual organization, stimulus determinants of perception, and perceptual learning and development. These topics will be explored in greater depth than the introductions provided in general and experimental psychology. Prerequisites: Junior and senior standing (or consent of instructor) and PSY 201
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3.00 Credits
The course will consider the biological drives and learned motives that have a determining influence on human behavior. This will include explanation and discussion of instinct and the neurophysiological processes in motivation, psychosocial needs, arousal, incentive, reinforcement, fear, anxiety, and achievement motivation. The course objective is to provide the student with a deeper understanding of the psychological, biological, and social forces involved in the determination of behavior. Prerequisite: PSY 201
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3.00 Credits
The course will consider the psychological development and psychosocial issues of Deaf people. Topics covered will include cognitive, linguistic, social and personality development, mental health, and interpersonal behavior. Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C in PSY 201 and 311
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3.00 Credits
A study of human personality from the standpoint of factors and influences that shape its development. Consideration will be given to current explanatory theories, current research approaches, and exemplary personality tests. Prerequisites: PSY 201 and one additional psychology course
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3.00 Credits
The study of neurological and physiological processes that affect behavior, emotions, thinking, perception, and learning. The course will indicate how psychological factors are related to neuroanatomy and neurophysiology. Prerequisite: PSY 201
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3.00 Credits
This course will involve discussions of the various techniques of therapy used with people with emotional problems. Topics will include the case history interview, professional ethics in therapy, behavior modification, eclectic therapy, psychosurgery, encounter groups, the school as a therapeutic community. Prerequisites: PSY 321, and six additional hours in psychology
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3.00 Credits
The major principles and theories of learning will be introduced and explained from a historical perspective to show how experimental research and theories in this area have evolved to the present time. The course will emphasize the applications of learning research to education and educational technology. Prerequisites: PSY 201 and senior standing or permission of the instructor
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