If left untreated, this acute state of psychological disorganization can evolvement into a lifetime pattern of constricted behavior and social isolation known as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Focuses on the causes and treatments of such traumatic states. Empirical research and clinical data presented. Research Methods Issues underlying research are treated from a theoretical and practical point of view. Topics include the generalizability of findings, operational definition of measures, sample and survey design, interviewing, experimental design, data analysis.
Individual research is designed and conducted.
Course examines factors influencing human performance, satisfaction and development in organizational settings. Students consider how personality, motivation, communication, leadership style, power, conflict and organizational culture affect productivity and professional satisfaction. Statistics Introductory course in inferential statistics covering description of sample data, probability, binomial and normal distributions, random sampling, estimation, hypothesis- testing, correlation, regression. Illustrated by applications to behavioral sciences. Syllabus Understanding the nature of human emotions, particularly how attachments and relationships develop and dissolve, suggests a closer look at concepts such as human needs, fear, aggression, love, guilt, family influence and friendship.