An examination and critical review of theories and research in selected areas of organizational behavior. Emphasis is on intrapersonal behavior, such as, motivation, job stress, and job satisfaction. Credits A review of the principles and techniques applicable to training and training development. This course examines the interactional forces between groups and the individual in society. Since the major focus of the course is on social interactions, such diverse topics as group dynamics, interpersonal relationships, prejudice, discrimination, and antisocial behavior will be considered.
Special attention is given to the topic of stress in the aviation environment.
An introduction to the science of the mind from the perspective of cognitive psychology, linguistics, neuroscience, philosophy, and artificial intelligence. The focus is on the similarities and differences in the approach taken by researchers in these different fields in their study of cognitive mechanisms. The emergence of psychological concepts in the Renaissance and in the early scientific developments are noted. The dimensions of contemporary psychology are explored.