A study of the central nervous system and how it relates to human behavior. Material will emphasize the role of animal research in this area and include applications to human learning and problems. An introduction to counseling with a study of the major theoretical approaches to psychotherapy. Students will also develop basic counseling skills and will analyze counseling research. A study of numerous topics related to industry and organizations including job motivation, training, personnel selection, worker stress, communication and leadership.
Cognitive psychology is the study of mental processes.
Specific topics that are included in this course are memory, attention processes, problem solving, language and creativity. This interdisciplinary course explores the physiological, psychological and sociological aspects of aging. Cross-listed with Nursing 3312 and Sociology 3312. This course provides the student with a broad overview of issues related to death, dying, grief and loss. Students will have an opportunity to explore the psychological, cultural, spiritual and physiological aspects of these events.