Senior Standing Students trace the development of the science of psychology from its early nonscientific, philosophical roots to its current methodologies. Students become familiar with major schools, systems, and individuals within the discipline. A distinction is made among current psychological approaches with respect to their historical antecedents. PSYC 1101 Students discuss general measurement theory as applied to psychology. Psychological tests are critiqued with respect to validity and reliability.
Students demonstrate the ability to administer and interpret selected psychological tests.
PSYC 1101 Students demonstrate an understanding of the neurochemical systems of the brain and the means by which psychoactive agents produce behavioral and experiential alterations. Students critique drug classification systems. Students analyze recent data concerning the neurochemical bases of drug-related behavioral and experiential change. PSYC 1101 Students become familiar with the characteristics of the psychology of religion as an area of inquiry within the discipline. They learn to trace the historical development of the field and to discuss its main theoretical approaches.