Recommended for students who plan to major in behavioral sciences at baccalaureate institutions. 3 cr. hrs. Stresses biological basis for behavior, physiological background of motivation, theories of learning, thinking, behavior genetics, theories of personality, psychopathology, and recent research and developments in psychology. Recommended for students who plan to major in behavioral sciences at baccalaureate institutions. 3 cr. hrs.
Content varies from year to year.
Considers evolution of theories of sexuality originated by Havelock Ellis, Sigmund Freud and Wilhelm Reich, and enriched by contemporary researchers such as Masters and Johnson and John Gagnon. Psychology of interpersonal relations, identify formation, sexual deviation, and role of evolution in shaping cognitive abilities and mating preferences are addressed. Issues discussed include goal setting for peak performance, motivation, competitive stressors, visualization, burnout and drug abuse, as well as issues of race and gender as they relate to stereotyping, participation and opportunity structure. Examines origin and development of physical, emotional, intellectual and social competencies across the life span. Research, practical applications and a diversity of theoretical approaches are presented.