The course is supplemented by required observations at Central State Hospital. F The application of psychological research in the solution of specific problems. Sp,F A study of problems in psychology by intensive reading of the major periodicals and classical works in the field. Provides the student with the opportunity to pursue a research project through independent study. Sp A survey of theory and research on the development of the personality.
Primary emphasis is upon the factors that shape personality.
Class projects involve some laboratory work with children. F An integrative course designed to show the relationship among the separate courses pursued by the student in the undergraduate experience by an in-depth review of some of the major concepts and issues in psychology. American experiences, Spiritual Experiences, Adulthood and Aging, and Selected Issues in Psychology. One topic will be offered each semester, and the course may be repeated once for credit. Relevant literature on the concept of intelligence and test construction is required reading.