Provides an opportunity to explore and examine emerging issues and contemporary research and trends in the substance abuse field. Participants will be encouraged to expand and refine their understanding of substance abuse, and to integrate the new information into their professional practice applications. May be repeated for a maximum of three credits. Emphasizes physiological aspects of behavior through knowledge of the neurological structure and function. Provides a working knowledge of research methodology and skills in psychological investigation.
Students design and conduct research under instructor supervision.
May be taken with or without PSY 460. Research designs and methods for the study of problems in social psychology are critically examined. Covers experimental projects with questionnaires, scales, interviews, and observation methods. Problems of sampling and data analysis are also considered. Provides an introduction to a variety of techniques for altering behavior based on learning principles.