Not open for credit for students who have completed either Psyc 107 or Psyc 108. A survey of major theories of personality and their associated methodology and research. Theories examined will include psychodynamic, social learning, humanistic, cognitive, and trait approaches. A study of the principles of social behavior and social influences on individual behavior. Major theoretical areas, such as interpersonal attraction, attitude change, group behavior, conformity, prejudice, and self-presentation will be covered.
Class includes an oral presentation.
A review of the medical classification and causes of DSM-IV Anxiety Syndromes. The course will introduce cognitive-behavioral procedures used to reduce anxiety in clinical populations. Students will learn to apply these procedures to personal nonclinical conditions and will compare theoretical applications vs. their experience. Students will present a literature review on a selected anxiety topic such as an assessment instrument, a specific anxiety syndrome, a selected population or an advanced procedure. Permission of the instructor is required.