This lecture-laboratory course involves a fairly comprehensive study of human cognition. In addition to extensive coverage of memory, the course includes an analysis of such major areas as concept formation, problem-solving, semantic organization, reading and language learning. An introduction to contemporary theoretical formulations is provided. The importance of previous knowledge and contextual factors is emphasized. Prerequisite: Psychology 100 or 101; if taken for laboratory credit, Psychology 205.

This seminar-internship course has two objectives: to develop an understanding of the community psychology perspective through primary source readings and discussion and to further that understanding through an internship placement in a community setting (eight hours per week). Topics considered in the seminar include the ecological perspective, stress and coping, prevention and empowerment; exemplars of community psychology interventions (e.g., preventive interventions, grassroots organizing and self-help groups) and current issues in the field (e.g., child abuse and neglect, homelessness, alcohol and substance abuse) will also be explored. Possible internship placements include Headstart, residential homes for juveniles, nursing homes, crisis intervention centers and Planned Parenthood; a small number of students may participate in a community research project as their internship placement. Due to the nature of the course, students must complete an application and preregister for the course. Prerequisites: Psychology 100 or 101, Psychology 205 and permission of instructor.

A lecture-laboratory course studying various forms of behavior as they appear throughout the phylogenetic scale. The roles of evolution, genetics and the neural system in the control of diverse behaviors from feeding to territoriality and human aggression are considered. Prerequisite: Psychology 100 or 101; if taken for laboratory credit, Psychology 205.

An examination of the area of developmental disabilities (mental retardation, autism, epilepsy, cerebral palsy) with primary emphasis on mental retardation. Among the topics considered are the influence of biological and psychological factors in producing disabilities, cognitive and and personality characteristics associated with the different levels of retardation, assessment of intelligence and adaptive behavior, and societal intervention through community services, educational placement and treatment programs. On-site visits to residential facilities are generally scheduled.

An examination of the field of contemporary clinical psychology. Investigation focuses on the problems and procedures related to psychological diagnosis, therapeutic methods and research strategies. A community-based learning component is required of all students.

A peek-a-boo at the environmental and evolutionary influences on human development from conception until about two years. Topics include: (1) prenatal development and birth, (2) the perceptual, motor, cognitive and linguistic abilities of the infant, (3) assessment in infancy and (4) social development in infancy (e.g., sex and personality differences, theories of attachment, etc.). The course is intended for junior and senior psychology majors who have taken Psychology 205 and 207. Interested students who do not have the recommended background are encouraged to consult with the instructor. Course format: lecture and discussion. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

This seminar, designed for senior psychology majors, attempts to enhance the student's knowledge of concepts and facts from a broad range of subfields in psychology and to aid the student in discovering how the various areas, findings and courses can be integrated. To facilitate this integration, each faculty member in the psychology department visits the class to discuss his or her special area of expertise and to relate it to the general field of psychology. Students read appropriate sections of an advanced-level introductory, comprehensive text as well as outside readings suggested by the course instructor and/or the visiting professors. Prerequisite: senior major in psychology.

Health psychology is an applied field devoted to understanding psychological influences on health and illness in our society. This course examines a variety of social and behavioral factors that affect our physical well being, including the impact of life stress on the immune system, the influence of personality factors on specific illnesses and the relationship between doctor-patient interactions and adherence to medical advice. Other topics include obesity, heart disease, stress management and behavioral therapy.

Individual opportunity to engage in in-depth documentary investigation of a particular topic in psychology. Prerequisites: Psychology 100 or 101 and permission of instructor.

These seminars involve group study and investigation of psychological topics not regularly offered in the curriculum. Refer to the Class Schedule for descriptions of offerings. Prerequisites: Psychology 100 or 101 and permission of instructor.