Frequency distributions, measure of central tendency, variability, theory of error, measures of significance, correlation, regression, and an introduction to analysis of variance. Also included is an introduction to the use of computers in statistics. This course is dually listed as SOC 205. This course is dually listed as SOC 205L . An examination of the biological basis of behavior.
Laboratory includes neuroanatomical dissection.
All of the major psychiatric categories will be covered as well as the types of personality problems which lead to domestic, social, and economic inadequacies, and in some instances, to difficulties with the law. The laboratory is designed to complement the lectures and allow each student to design and conduct psychological research. The basic principles and research in classical conditioning, operant conditioning, cognitive learning processes, the impact of biochemical processes on learning, and application of behavior modification techniques for changing behavior. An individualized or group project in psychology of any nature approved by, and under the personal supervision of, the instructor. May be taken four times.