Theories of personality development, assessment, and adjustment. Connections to neuroscience and applications to information science are also explored. Special attention is given to academic, behavioral, and vocational concerns. The dynamics of social interaction and interpersonal behavior with application to contemporary society. Introduction to psychological theory and skills essential for developing effective, helping relationships with individuals and groups.
Course is open only to junior and senior psychology majors or minors.
The study of the physiological, developmental and functional explanations of behavior. This includes sensory and motor mechanisms, as well as motivated behaviors, learning, memory and language. The biological basis for mental disorders and the behavioral effects of brain damage are also addressed. Includes completion of a comprehensive review and critique of research in a specific area of psychology. Includes completion of a research proposal in the area of psychology reviewed in PSYC 471 .