Study of the relationships between human behavior and the physical environment. Alternate years, beginning 1999-2000. 345 Health Psychology. Traditional and alternative treatment approaches are considered. The impact of stress on various bodily systems is emphasized.
Students complete a personal health assessment and treatment plan.
Alternative years beginning 1999-2000. 346 Learning and Behavior Modification. Laboratory course in theory and application of principles of conditioning and complex learning, including principles of reinforcement and stimulus control. Includes consideration of biological influences on the range of learned behaviors as well as introduction to cognitive approaches. Laboratory training in operant techniques.