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. PSYC 1101 Students demonstrate familiarity with techniques of changing behavior via environmental manipulation.
Students learn to apply cognitive-behavioral techniques to effect behavior alteration.
Students become familiar with the major research designs and procedures used in the field of behavior therapy. PSYC 1101 Students learn the major theories of child development, make observations of child behaviors, and relate these to theoretical perspectives and current research in the area. Students trace the development of the child in the physical, affective, and cognitive domains. PSYC 1101 Students learn to recognize cultural and societal differences and similarities as they manifest themselves behaviorally. Students analyze the factors of gender, race, and class as they relate to behavior.