The role of sensation and perception on affectivity and motivation will be stressed. Topics covered include classical conditioning, extinction, discrimination learning, retention and transfer of training. An examination of the major theoretical analyses of the determinants of the choice, vigor and persistence of behavior and thought. The course will focus on the historical progression from mechanistic to cognitive explanations of human motivation. An examination of changes in social, cognitive, personality and physiological processes that occur with age.
Attention is focused on human development throughout the life span.
An introductory study of various forms of personality and behavioral disorders. Consideration will be given to neurosis, psychosis, mental deficiency and other deviations, with emphasis on etiology and treatment. Comprehensive survey of the field of clinical psychology. An examination of the origin of psychology within the framework of philosophy and science. Traces the major trends, schools, and individuals from antiquity to the present.