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Psychology
Course Descriptions
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INTRODUCTORY
PSYCHOLOGY 4 hrs. |
A survey of contemporary
methods and approaches to the science of behavior, which may include such
topics as methodology, physiology, developmental and social psychology,
sensation, perception, learning, intelligence, personality, and mental
illness and treatment. Psychology lab is required. The laboratory uses experiments,
discussions, demonstrations and other activities to complement the
materials in the lecture. Psychology 1 is required for majors and minors.
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15
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STATISTICS
& RESEARCH METHODS 5 hrs. |
| An introduction to the methods, strategies, and analytic
procedures employed in the behavioral and life sciences to conduct and
report empirical and experimental research. Through a combination of lecture and laboratory
activities, students will learn to design, conduct, analyze and report
research both orally and in written form. The course will prepare students to comprehend, and
evaluate critically scientific literature, providing a knowledge base for
designing and reporting psychological research. These foundations in quantitative and scientific
literacy being essential for advanced work in psychology, this course
serves as a prerequisite to most upper division courses. Prereq.: PSY 1 |
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HUMAN EVOLUTIONARY PSYCHOLOGY 3 hrs. |
| Human social behavior will be critically examined from
the perspective of modern evolutionary theory. Do people behave in ways that tend to maximize their
reproductive success? The course will examine the issues critically, and
will use readings to facilitate vigorous classroom discussion. Topics include: the history of the Darwinian
revolution, sexual selection, kin selection, human evolutionary history,
the evolution of mating systems, strategies for reproduction, and Darwinian
views of "moral" behavior – specifically, altruism and
cooperation. Prerequisites:
PSY 1, or BIO 12 or 13. |
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DRUGS AND BEHAVIOR 3 hrs. |
| In this course we will
examine a range of recreational and therapeutic drugs that people use
primarily for their psychological and behavioral effects. Among the areas of focus will be
to: 1) understand how drugs exert their actions on brain chemistry to
create the desired effect, 2) examine issues of addiction, tolerance,
recovery, etc. and 3) explore the social and public policy issues that
arise from having psychoactive drugs widely available. Examples of categories of drugs
discussed include:
alcohol, hallucinogens, barbiturates, and commonly used psychotropic
medications. Prereq.:PSY 1. |
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30
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SOCIAL
PSYCHOLOGY 3 hrs. |
| A survey of contemporary social psychology, demonstrating through research findings the
impact of people and situations on human behavior. Topics include person perception, social
cognition, attraction, stereotyping/prejudice, compliance, persuasion, aggression, helping,
and group dynamics. Prereq.: PSY 1. |
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42
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CHILD AND ADOLESCENT
PSYCHOLOGY 3 hrs. |
| An overview and analysis of
mental, social and emotional development during childhood and adolescence.
The course focuses on interplay of genetic factors, maturational status,
and experience in determining the course of behavioral development.
Prereq.: PSY 1 |
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60
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PRINCIPLES
OF BEHAVIOR 3 hrs. |
| The principles of behavior
derived from both laboratory and applied research settings are presented in
a manner that prepares the student for, and is prerequisite to, entry into
more advanced courses of varied contents. The course aids the student in
analyzing and understanding the behavior of himself or herself and others.
Prereq.: PSY 1. |
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76
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ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR 3 hrs. |
| This course exposes students
to some general clinical perspectives about human behavior and
psychological problems. Several major theoretical approaches to
personality, abnormal behavior, assessment and treatment are discussed in
the context of psychological disorders such as substance abuse, depression,
schizophrenia and family violence.
Prereq.: PSY 1. |
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80
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SPORT
PSYCHOLOGY 3 hrs. |
| Examination of the role of psychology in the analysis and
motivation of competitive athletics and physical fitness activities.
Prereq.: PSY 1. |
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81
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HUMAN SEXUALITY
3 hrs. |
| A survey of contemporary knowledge of human sexuality, focusing
on the biological, psychological and social determinants of
sexual behavior, including sexual responses, relationships,
variations, diseases and dysfunctions. Prereq.: PSY 1. |
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85
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ORGANIZATIONAL
PSYCHOLOGY 3 hrs. |
| A survey of factors that affect human behavior in organizations.
Topics include job satisfaction, motivation, leadership, organizational
climate and culture, communication, job design and human factors.
Prereq.: PSY 1. |
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95
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SPECIAL
TOPICS 1-3 hrs. |
| A variable topics course
designed to introduce students to selected topics of contemporary
significance in scientific psychology. Contact the Psychology Department or
advisor for details on topics for a particular semester. Course credit
varies with extensiveness of the topic. Prereq.: PSY 1. |
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111
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ADVANCED STATISTICS
4 hrs. |
| The course focuses on
statistical decision theory as a conceptual foundation for analysis of
variance designs and models in psychological and biomedical research.
Topics include completely randomized, randomized blocks, and mixed designs,
derivation of expected mean squares, simple main effects analysis, multiple
comparison procedures, and trend analysis. The lab focuses on the methods
for data analysis, including the use of microcomputer programs. Prereq.:
PSY 1, 15 and consent of instructor |
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120
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CONDITIONING
AND LEARNING LAB 1 hr. |
| Laboratory experiments
illustrating the basic principles of conditioning and learning. Students
enrolling in PSY 120 also must enroll in PSY 121 the same semester.
Prereq.: PSY 1 and PSY 15. |
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121
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CONDITIONING
AND LEARNING 3 hrs. |
| An analysis of animal and human learning. Classical and operant conditioning,
schedules of primary and secondary reinforcement, stimulus control and aversive
control. Psychology majors must enroll in PSY 120 the same semester. Prereq.: PSY 1 and PSY 15. |
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122
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SENSATION
AND PERCEPTION 3 hrs. |
| The senses of vision, hearing,
touching, smelling and tasting are discussed in the context of
neurophysiological and cognitive mechanisms, accounting for how and why we
perceive or misperceive our environments. Topics include psychophysics,
signal detection, illusion and the perception of color, depth, movement,
form, speech and pain. Prereq.: PSY 1 and PSY 15 or consent of
instructor |
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123
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BIOLOGICAL BASIS OF BEHAVIOR 4 hrs. |
| Examples of topics covered include
brain development and function, sensory systems, emotion, sexual behavior,
and learning and memory. With
laboratory. Prereq.: PSY 1 and PSY15 |
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124
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HEALTH
PSYCHOLOGY 3 hrs. |
| A thorough examination of the relationship between psychological
factors and health. Topics include psychological contributions
to and consequences of illness, behavioral medicine, and health
promotion/disease prevention. Prereq.: PSY 1. |
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125
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COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
4 hrs. |
| An overview of sensation,
perception, thinking, memory and language. Emphasis on modern laboratory
methods involving computer-controlled measurements of reaction time and brain-wave
responses. With laboratory. Prereq.: PSY 1 and PSY 15 or consent of
instructor. |
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HORMONES AND BEHAVIOR 3 hrs. |
| This course examines the relationship between behavioral
and hormonal systems. By
drawing on examples from a variety of species, understanding modern
research techniques and reading current empirical literature, this course
will address how hormones participate in sexual behavior, social behavior,
learning/memory, affective states, the stress response, and circadian
rhythms, as well as other psychological and behavioral processes. Prereq.: PSY 1, PSY 15, or permission of instructor. |
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PRIMATE COGNITION 3 hrs. |
| This course is designed to provide a detailed study of
primate cognition, emphasizing areas such as tool manufacture and use,
numerical competence, social learning, theory of mind, and language. Students will be expected to master
theoretical principles of cognitive psychology and complete an applied
primate language research project. Prereq.: BIO 98. |
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130
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EXPERIMENTAL
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 4 hrs. |
| A thorough examination of
theories and research findings in social cognition. Topics include person
perception, impression formation, stereotyping, prejudice, emotion and the
self. Includes a laboratory. Prereq.: PSY 1, 15, and 30 or instructor permission. |
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132
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THEORIES OF PERSONALITY
3 hrs. |
| Contrasts the traditional
theories of human motivation and individual differences from Freud to the
present, with an emphasis on a comparative analysis of the different
theories. Recent developments also are discussed. Prereq.: PSY 1. |
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133
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PSYCHOLOGICAL
ASSESSMENT 3 hrs. |
| Examines principles and methods for assessing interests,
personality characteristics, aptitude and achievement. Reliability, validity and ethical
issues are addressed. Prereq.: PSY 1 and a statistics course (PSY 15 or
equivalent). |
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ETHNOPOLITCAL CONFLICT 3 hrs. |
| This course examines social conflict and peacemaking to
seek understanding of the escalation, maintenance, and management of
intergroup (primarily ethnic- or religious-based) conflict and the building
of sustainable peace. We
primarily focus on multicultural social psychological theories and
research, drawing from research in social cognition, close relationships,
stereotyping, prejudice, discrimination, social influence, violence and
aggression, and personality theory, as well as work from international
relations, political science, economics, human rights, and law. Multiple case studies are used to
illustrate principles discussed. Prereq: None, but PSY
30 is recommended. |
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PSYCHOLOGY OF GENDER
3 hrs. |
| Also WS 160. Studies traditional and contemporary theories and research on the
psychology of sex and gender. Explores the relationship of theories and
research to social and relational behavior and to educational, economic,
institutional and therapeutic assumptions and practices. Prereq.: PSY 1.
May be used as part of Women’s Studies Concentration |
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145
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APPLIED PROFESSIONAL ETHICS IN
PSYCHOLOGY 3 hrs. |
| This course is designed to provide students with an
understanding of the codes of ethics that guide the practice of psychology
in clinical, applied, and research settings. Prereq.: PSY 1 and PSY 15 and JR/SR status. PSY and NSCI majors. |
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148
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PSYCHOLOGY OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 3 hrs. |
| This course is designed to provide students with an
understanding of the developmental, biological, and behavioral aspects of
developmental disabilities. Prereq.:
PSY1, PSY 15, PSY 42 or/graduate standing. |
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151
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HISTORY AND SYSTEMS
OF PSYCHOLOGY 3 hrs. |
| >Reviews critically the
succession of developments eventuating in the contemporary structure of
scientific theory. Prereq.: PSY 1 and nine hours of upper division
psychology. |
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162
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APPLIED BEHAVIOR
ANALYSIS 4 hrs. |
| Students learn the principles
and methods of applied behavior analysis and demonstrate their mastery
through individual or team participation in the conduct of applied behavior
analysis research projects. This includes literature review, behavioral
goal setting, baseline behavioral recording, implementing behavior change
strategies and project evaluation. Prereq.: PSY 60 or consent of
instructor |
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176
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ADVANCED PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
3 hrs. |
| A descriptive survey of major
classifications of behavior disorders, emphasizing principles of diagnosis,
theories of etiology, and therapeutic approaches. Prereq.: PSY 1 and PSY 15 |
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THEORIES OF PSYCHOTHERAPY
3 hrs. |
| Examines different theories of
psychotherapy, general issues involved in counseling, and special issues
and populations. Readings and discussions center on theory, research and
practice from a number of theoretical perspectives. Prereq.: PSY 1 and junior
standing. |
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182
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PERFORMANCE
MANAGEMENT 3 hrs. |
| Performance management is the
application of the principles and techniques of behavior modification to
the performance of individuals in organizations. On-the-job training,
productivity and retention are emphasized. Students acquire practical
knowledge of these principles through readings, class discussions and the
completion of a project. Prereq.: PSY 1 or consent of instructor. |
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INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY
3 hrs. |
| The application of
psychological principles to the development of personnel procedures. Topics
include job analysis, job evaluation, recruitment, selection and promotion,
training and development, and performance appraisal. Prereq.: PSY 1 and
statistics course (PSY 15 or equivalent), or instructor consent. |
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INDEPENDENT STUDY 3 hrs. |
| Directed independent study.
Prereq.: Nine hours of psychology and written consent of instructor. |
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| Students work in an applied setting,
such as a mental health facility, where they develop skills learned in
psychology courses. With
faculty supervision, students propose an internship activity and cite and
write a paper relating their internship activity to an area of knowledge in
psychology. Prereq.: >Junior standing as a psychology
major, 12 credit hours in psychology coursework including preparatory
courses, 2.80 grade point average, and approval of the faculty internship
supervisor. May be taken only
once. |
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TRAVEL STUDY SEMINAR 3 hrs. |
| This course connects significant domestic and/or
international travel with other types of learning experiences in psychology
such as pre- and post trip reading assignments, lectures at Drake and
during travel, formal and informal discussion, and written research
projects. The travel component
of the course serves as a naturalistic and experiential laboratory for the
course. A multicultural
approach to the study of behavior and psychological processes is
emphasized. >No prerequisites. |
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195
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TOPICAL
SEMINAR 3 hrs. |
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Consideration of contemporary problems in
psychology. Prereq.: PSY 1, 15
and a minimum 2.00 grade point average.
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RESEARCH
SEMINAR 3 hrs. |
| Participation in scientific
research project. Prereq.: PSY
1, 15 and instructor permission. |
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