Topics will include the dynamics of abnormal behavior, its classification, symptomatology, and treatment. An introduction to the principles, techniques, and theories of psychology applied to the industrial setting. Laboratory experience in experimental psychology. Laboratory fee required. Introduction to the planning and execution of experiments in psychology and to the analysis and interpretation of data.
Major emphasis is on the various theoretical interpretations of human dynamics.
The study of children whose development deviates significantly in the mental, emotional, or social areas of functioning. Factors contributing to these deviant patterns of development will be discussed as well as current theoretical explanations of these problems. A review of the relationship of psychology to the criminal justice system. Topics may include an examination of the premises of criminal responsibility, psychological testimony in court, and psychological evaluation and management of public offenders, including juveniles and prison populations. An introduction to the basic concepts of learning and memory, with a review of both human and animal experimentation.