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3
Prerequisite:
An introduction to the various fields of Psychology in which students will
explore the diverse theories and psychological schools. Special attention is given
to current research and findings with emphasis on the scientific method as a
mode of thinking.
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3
Prerequisite:
Basic descriptive and inferential statistics as applied to the social and behavioral
sciences. Concepts are presented in the context of research reporting format. Not
open to students who have taken statistics courses in other departments.
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3
Prerequisite: PSY 201:General Psychology
Examination of theories of personality and factors that influence its development.
An introduction to psychometrics. Current research findings are emphasized
in evaluating the contributions and shortcomings of these theories.
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3
Prerequisite: PSY 201:General Psychology
A study of the physiological basis of behavior: the nervous system (basic units,
neural conduction, brain centers, and cortical areas), the endocrine system
(glands and hormones), the sensory system (receptors, transduction, and interpretation),
and the interrelations between the three systems in behavior. open to Biology students of Junior standing.
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3
Prerequisite: PSY 204:Psychology of Personality
An examination of the patterns of behavior classified as abnormal. A general
view of the various theories and of the research on contributing factors. Current
trends in psycho-therapy and their respective effectiveness.
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3
Prerequisite: PSY 201:General Psychology
A study of behavior with respect to social setting and how these two reciprocally
influence each other. An examination of the characteristics and effects of
social influences (social norms, reference groups, crowding, persuasive communication)
on personal attributes (social information processing, beliefs, attitudes,
values), and the resultant social behavior.
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Prerequisite: PSY 202:Basic Statistics for Social and Behavioral Sciences, PSY 201:General Psychology
A basic course designed to promote appreciation of the role of controlled experimental
research in psychology. It includes research methods, designs, and the
underlying statistical logic. Group and individual work on formulating hypotheses,
designing and conducting laboratory and field experiments, analyzing
results, and writing a research report. The emphasis is on studies concerned with
human rather than animal research.
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3
Prerequisite: PSY 212:Biological Psychology
A basic course in the scientific study of the perceptual processes. An overview
of current knowledge about stimulus characteristics, the anatomy and physiology
of the sense organs, and the psychological processes involved in the interpretation
of sensory input. Included is the role of learning in perceptual development,
perception of space and form, constancies and illusions.
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3
Prerequisite: PSY 201:General Psychology
A systematic consideration of how people and animals learn and the way such
learning influences behavior. The student will be exposed to the principles of
associative (classical and operant conditioning) and cognitive learning and their
implications for understanding normal and deviant behavior. Applications of
learning principles in education, therapy, industry, advertising.
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3
Prerequisite: PSY 201:General Psychology
A survey of current work on the acquisition, organization, and use of knowledge
with emphasis on perceptual vigilance, concept formation, memory, and information
processing.
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3
Prerequisite:
A course covering the development of psychology from its origin in philosophy
to current schools of thought, emphasizing interdisciplinary interactions and
influences.Senior standing.
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3
Prerequisite:
Intensive study of one specific area followed by a project undertaken by the students
individually or in groups under the tutelage of the instructor. Open to
Seniors only plus the consent of advisor.
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