Theory and research on the psychology of personal adjustment in everyday life. The experimental analysis of the behavior of humans and animals from the point of view of the biological mechanisms of behavior. Topics such as genetic determiners and physiological mechanisms, and basic principles of conditioning and learning. A survey of research methods in sensory systems, memory and cognition, motivation, development, personality, and social behavior. Statistical and computer applications are introduced.
Students gain valuable laboratory skills and experience in the psychological sciences.
This course will consider the profound influence of death on human behavior and its associated psychological effects. Death-related variables will be identified and evaluated as to their contributions to the development of individual differences across the life span. Discussions will center on current research and clinical findings about anxiety, depression, guilt, conflict, and defense mechanisms, as well as techniques for death education and bereavement counseling. Students may earn credit for the 1 s.h. or the 3 s.h. course but not for both. A survey of phenomena and theories of perception including psychological, anatomical, physiological, and environmental factors important in determining how we perceive the world.