An introduction to the study of behavior covering theories, methods and findings of research in major areas of psychology. Topics covered will include the biological foundations of behavior; learning, perception, motivation, personality; developmental, abnormal, and social behavior; and methods of assessment. This course is a prerequisite to a significant number of courses in this and related areas of study. Lecture, three hours; laboratory/discussion, two hours.
An introduction to the study of behavior covering theories, methods and findings of research in major areas of psychology. Topics covered will include the biological foundations of behavior; learning, perception, motivation, personality; developmental, abnormal, and social behavior; and methods of assessment. This course is a prerequisite to a significant number of courses in this and related areas of study. Lecture, three hours; laboratory/discussion, two hours.
An introduction to the study of behavior covering theories, methods and findings of research in major areas of psychology. Topics covered will include the biological foundations of behavior; learning, perception, motivation, personality; developmental, abnormal, and social behavior; and methods of assessment. This course is a prerequisite to a significant number of courses in this and related areas of study. Lecture, three hours; laboratory/discussion, two hours.
Designed as a senior-capstone course for psychology majors to integrate classroom learning, theory, and practice in the context of a research or field-based experience in psychology under the supervision of a psychology faculty member. Students spend nine hours weekly in the placement site and meet weekly as a group with the course instructor to discuss placements, readings, and writing assignments.
A community-based or field-based experience in psychology, under the supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits (if applicable). Pass-fail only.
A community-based or field-based experience in psychology, under the supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits (if applicable). Pass-fail only.
A community-based or field-based experience in psychology, under the supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits (if applicable). Pass-fail only.
A community-based or field-based experience in psychology, under the supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits (if applicable). Pass-fail only.
A study of the stimulus, receptor and organism variables that underlie perceptual experience and perceptually based behavior with emphasis upon theory and experimental method.
A general introduction to cognitive psychology through lecture and lab. Emphasis is placed on theory and research in information processing, memory, decision-making, language and the means by which cognitive psychology is applied to our lives. The lab is designed to provide an opportunity for individualized experience with research equipment and methodology in cognitive psychology. Lecture, three hours per week; laboratory, two hours per week.
