Students will learn how to design studies and how to analyze data using computer programs. Emphasis will be placed on critical thinking and clear communication. This course introduces students to the biological bases of behavior through classic didactics and through exemplary readings in physiological experimentation. Students will develop and demonstrate a range of research skills. A study of fundamental theory and research in the area of abnormal behavior.
Emphasis is on symptoms, etiology, and treatment of psychopathology and behavior problems.
Credit Hours A study of the individual in relation to his social environment with special attention to group behavior, communication, conformity, leadership, aggression, and interpersonal attraction. Credit Hours A study of major contemporary theories of personality with special emphasis on the biological and psychological foundations and integrative aspects of personality. This course surveys the theoretical and empirical work in the area of cognitive psychology. Topics include pattern recognition, attention, memory, problem solving, and comprehension. Students will become familiar with models of cognition through didactics and experiential exercises.