Experimental research will be emphasized, but survey and correlational research will also be included. Three lectures and two-hour lab weekly. An introductory survey of the major areas in the psychology of learning. Classical conditioning, operant conditioning, verbal learning, and memory will be included. An introduction to the concepts, principles, theories, and research of social psychology.
Social psychology is the study of social influence processes.
Topics such as attitude change, perception of other people, interpersonal attraction, aggression, altruism, prejudice, and group dynamics will be covered. Behavior Modification Introduction to the principles and practice of behavior modification. Application in institutional and clinical settings will be discussed, exploring such topics as classroom behavioral problems, the control of smoking, weight loss, phobias, hypertension, and headaches. The course will cover the psychobiosocial dynamics of stress and wellness. Students will examine methods of managing stress and enhancing health through cognitive-behavioral modification, biofeedback, meditation, hypnosis, psychotherapy, nutrition, and exercise.