An honest and eye-opening examination of the many factors that arouse, maintain, and direct human behavior. An introduction to some of the experimental methods of psychology as applied to various behaviors. Computers will be used to present stimuli and to record responses. Research writing techniques are emphasized. An examination and discussion of major psychological approaches to helping people with personal problems.
Emphasis is placed on comparing and contrasting various approaches and their techniques.
Designed to assist individuals to examine their personal philosophy of life and death. Losses throughout life as well as methods of coping and caring provide the focus of the course. It also provides the basis for assisting others by being able to respond in a caring holistic manner during a time of impending loss of grief. Specific focus on death and dying is included. Health involves more than the physical body.