Independent topics each semester, such as sensory processing, brain development and behavior, clinical aspects of nervous system function. Application of theories of social learning, attribution, attitude change, and social influence to topics such as health promotion and disease prevention, health compliance, and coping with illness and disability. The psychological causes, outcomes, and treatments for a wide variety of medical illnesses. Examination of research on the effectiveness of programs designed to promote health, to encourage compliance, and to foster lifestyle changes. A comprehensive review of a special topic area within health psychology.
Topics change each semester.
May be repeated for credit. Admission by permission of instructor. Topics include overviews of neuroanatomy and neurological techniques, theoretical consideration of major neuropsychological disorders. Admission by permission of the instructor. May be repeated for credit.