Subject matter includes the learning processes, perception, motives, emotions, personality, developmental, social and abnormal behavior. This course is a general prerequisite to other psychology courses. A review of theory and research on the emotional, intellectual, physical, perceptual, and social development from conception through childhood. Developmental topics will be explored from the standpoint of biological and psychological processes found within social and cultural contexts. Behavior Modification Fall 3 credits Basic principles and procedures for acquiring, maintaining and changing behavior, emphasizing human applications.
Major assignment involves designing, implementing, and reporting an individual project.
The study of the human behavior with a focus on issues that relate closely to life around us. Recommend completion of Psychology 210 or Psychology 250. Spring 3 credits Principles of the normal range of adjustment mechanism in behavior as it responds to life situations and changes. PSYC 270 Abnormal Psychology Spring 3 credits A study of psychopathology, comparison to functional normal behavior, and related issues. This course examines the current clinical and experimental findings and theories regarding the etiology, symptoms, and treatment of these important and sometimes devastating disorders.