Examines areas of psychology relevant to the educational process. Considers the ethical and legal responsibilities of the psychologist. The course also examines the role of the psychologist in the courts. Topics include the insanity defense, patients' rights, eyewitness testimony, criminal investigation and factors in jury decisions. Discusses historical and contemporary issues in psychology.
Course involves seminar presentations on selected topics.
Examines historical and contemporary issues in learning theory. Topics include classical and operant conditioning and social learning theory. Students will conduct projects in which they can utilize principles of learning in applied situations. Course includes computer-assisted demonstrations. Examines the physical, psychological and social aspects of drug dependence and of other addictive behaviors such as eating disorders and work addictions.