Intensive in designing, executing, reporting, and evaluating research in personality. This will include a research project. A review of contemporary experimental and theoretical work on human information processing. Topics include pattern recognition, memory, attention, decision research methodology and on the interpretation of experimental findings. An examination of perceptual processes and sensory systems.
Emphasis is on experimental methodology, research findings, and theoretical interpretations.
PSY 365 Physiological Psychology Basic neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and endocrinology, and the relationships between nervous system functioning and behavior. Physiological analysis of sensory function, motivation, and learning. The physiological and behavioral effects of drugs are examined in light of current research. A survey of the history of psychological thought from its beginnings in Greek philosophy to modern times. Special attention will be given to the influence of philosophy and natural science on the development of contemporary psychology.