Analysis and application of group and single-subject experimental designs. Survey of the learning and the sensation and perception literature. Lectures and laboratory. Research Methods in Psychology Investigation of methods of psychological research and issues involved in the collection of data. Emphasis on the social, personality, cognitive, and developmental areas of psychology.
Exercises require designing research projects, collecting data, and writing professional reports.
The principles of psychology applied to personal growth, interpersonal relationships, and effective functioning. This course is open to all University students. Nonmajors are encouraged to seek permission of instructor. Writing in Psychology Development of writing, reading, critical thinking, and literature search skills within traditional formats for communicating scholarship in psychology. The class will cover the use of APA style for experimen-tal reports and literature reviews.