Theories of counseling and therapy as models for understanding the nature of human behavior, abnormal behavior, behavior change, and the art of living. Psych 4380, 4390. The psychological aspects of the work setting including selection, training, motivation, attitudes, and the effects of the organization. A comparison of humans and animals as to how they adapt and solve problems involving habitat selection, food, mating, communication, social bonding etc. Learning and instincts are evaluated in terms of their evolution, genetic and neurological basis.
Some field work is involved.
Limited to advanced students upon consent of psychology supervisor and department chair. A paper written in APA style and an oral report are required at the end of the semester. Independent readings or secondary research on advanced special topics under the direction of a faculty member. For each hour of credit in a readings project the student is required to read 400 pages of journal articles or 1200 pages of book material. Repeatable for a maximum of 4 credit hours.