Introduction to Small Group Process. This course is designed to acquaint students with the theories, ethics, skills and processes of small groups. A major requirement will be participation in a group experience. Principles of Behavior Modification. Application of learning principles to the modification of behavior.
Consideration is given to operant, respondent and cognitive approaches to behavior modification.
Psychology of Child Abuse and Neglect. Review of current psychological literature on child abuse and neglect including identification, etiology, treatment, prevention and legal aspects. Family violence issues are also discussed. The causes, symptoms and classification of childhood psychological disorders. Psychological theories about death including ways in which individuals and society deal with death.