Acquaints students with the major aspects of adulthood relevant to psychological growth and change through the study of research findings and personal contact with actual adults. Short reaction papers based on readings, objective and essay exams, interview write-ups, and major research review paper. Jim MacDougall Theory and principles of human learning and memory, thinking, language, creativity, reasoning, and problem- solving. Appropriate for students in many areas other than psychology. For B.S. track students.
Evaluation is based on quality of submitted papers and class participation.
Strong emphasis on primary prevention of chronic disease through behavior modification. Topics include biological nature and effects of stress, immune system functions, behavioral components of coronary artery disease, respiratory illnesses, and cancer, eating disorders, and patient management. Evaluation based on in-class exams and research paper. The study of the individual in a social environment. Group influence, past and present concepts and theories, research in social psychology.