For Psychology majors, PSY 100. For other majors, consent of the instructor. An upper-level integrating course that focuses on contemporary models of mental health and paradigms for present living. Current research is included on such areas of life as life styles, sexual adjustment, drugs and altered states of consciousness, violence, aging and occupational choice and preparation. How principles of guidance and counseling relate to these areas is the focus.
Neuroanatomy is presented.
Specific psychological functions of learning, conditioning, perception, emotion, moods, consciousness, drug effects and muscle control as effects of nervous system. This course will emphasize present research findings and theory pertaining to gender-related issues. Social and intellectual development, gender differences and gender role socialization will be examined. This course will provide students with a basis for understanding the role of gender in research and clinical applications. A study of group dynamics through readings in social psychology and controlled exercises designed to reveal types of participation.