Study of motivational processes in human and animal behavior, how needs and incentives influence behavior, and how motives change and develop. This course surveys various aspects of behavior in work situations using the scientist-practitioner perspective. Development of behavior in infancy, childhood, and adolescence, including sensory and motor development and processes such as learning, motivation, and socialization. Experience working with children in field setting. May be repeated once.
Stress is examined from biological, psychological, and social perspectives.
Advanced information is presented for each topic, and students have the opportunity for several different hands-on applications including case projects and computer exercises. Advanced information is presented for each topic, and students have the opportunity for several different hands-on applications including case projects and computer exercises. Fall, spring, summer. Study of the individual in social situations including socialization, social perception, social motivation, attitudes, social roles, and small group behavior. An intensive survey of research and theory on the behavior of small groups and the research methods by which groups are studied.