An overview of psychology that emphasizes how psychologists function as scientists. Topics include research methods, psychobiology, motivation, perception, consciousness, learning, cognition, development, personality, psychology and health, psychological disorders, psychotherapy, and social relationships. The application of psychological principles to enhance one's ability to live more effectively. Topics include values clarification, mood control and assertiveness training.
Students participate in small-group sessions.
This course is equivalent to PS 207, except that PS 205 has no laboratory component. Provides an introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics include measures of central tendency, measures of variability, correlation techniques, probability, sampling and reporting of statistical findings. This course is equivalent to PS 208, except that PS 206 has no laboratory component. Coverage of advanced research methods and design.