Practical strategies are explored in relation to hypothesis formation and evaluation, decision making, problem solving and creativity, reasoning, and memory. Applications are emphasized. Classical and operant conditioning, discrimination learning, incentive motivation, reward and punishment, and concept learning. Laboratory to accompany PSY 361, exploring issues and techniques in memory and cognition. On Demand 1 cr.
Students help prepare and present discussion material, and attend presentations by guest speakers.
Experimental research and theoretical viewpoints in social psychology, including interpersonal attraction, personal perception, aggression, attitudes and attitude change, altruism, group behavior, and social influence. On Demand 1 - 3 cr. IND Maximum 6 cr. Junior standing, consent of instructor and approval of department head. On Demand 1 - 4 cr.