Social thinking and social behavior are examined. Topics include social perception, attribution, attitudes, attitude change, social influence, problem solving in groups, interpersonal attraction, aggression, prejudice, and discrimination. Brain and Behavior 3 cr. A general survey of the biological foundations of behavior. Relationships between anatomy, physiology and chemistry of the nervous system and behavior are examined.
Emphasis is on the central nervous system.
Semester Offered Fall PSYC 250. Psychology of Adjustment 3 cr. This course is the study of the psychological process of adapt-ing, coping with, and managing the problems, challenges, and demands of everyday life. Focus is on sociocultural contexts and issues. Abnormal Psychology 3 cr.