Examination of alternative models of psychopathology with emphasis on genetic, physiological, and developmental determinants of behavior disorders. Review of the empirical literature on the etiology, maintenance, and treatment of disordered behavior. Review of elementary descriptive and inferential statistics, analysis of variance and covariance models, multiple linear regression and the generalized linear model, and specialized topics in multivariate analysis. Introduction to the nature, use, and interpretation of tests for assessing intelligence and cognition in varied populations in this and other cultures. Includes topics from micro-level ones such as job analysis and selection, through intermediate topics including training, behavior analysis and change, job satisfaction, motivation and decision making to macro aspects such as organizational design and change.
Students prepare and deliver presentations which are then discussed in class.
Comparative study of major personality theories and techniques of personality assessment. Overview of theoretical and empirical issues in the measurement of personality. Considers reliability and validity of projective and actuarial methods of personality assessment, and criticism of personality assessment, and provides an introduction to the theory and techniques of behavior assessment as an alternative to traditional trait and psychodynamic approaches. Covers the major areas of classic and current research in social psychology. Students engage in an in-depth, critical analysis of the research in areas including, but not limited to, conformity, obedience, social norms, social cognition, interpersonal relationships, aggression, and helping behavior.