The application of these phenomena in human and animal behavior change is also addressed. Emphasis will be placed on behavioral approaches. Especially useful for teachers, ministers, nurses, and social workers. Theories of personality development, assessment, and adjustment. Connections to neuroscience and applications to information science are also explored.
Special attention is given to academic, behavioral, and vocational concerns.
The dynamics of social interaction and interpersonal behavior with application to contemporary society. Introduction to psychological theory and skills essential for developing effective, helping relationships with individuals and groups. Course is open only to junior and senior psychology majors or minors. The study of the physiological, developmental and functional explanations of behavior. This includes sensory and motor mechanisms, as well as motivated behaviors, learning, memory and language.