Psychological Research Methods and Procedures (3)

Howe

Required in all graduate psychology programs. Includes philosophy of science, types of research design, and methods of data collection. Prerequisite: graduate standing, a laboratory course in psychology, and a course in statistics.

Experimental Foundations of Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition (3)

Dopkins

Current conceptions of learning, memory, and cognition; the research upon which these conceptions are based; applications to practical contexts.

Experimental Foundations of Psychology: Biological Basis of Behavior (3)

Rothblat

Introduction to the structure and function of the nervous system. Topics include neural communication, sensory processes, memory, neuroendocrinology of sex differences and stress, psychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders.

Psychological Assessment (3-3)

Staff

Open only to clinical graduate students in the Department of Psychology. Theoretical and clinical aspects of assessment; includes interviewing, psychometric tests, and projective techniques. Two-hour laboratory-diagnostic work at clinical facilities. Material fee. (Academic year)

Developmental Theories and Issues (3)

Staff

Orientation to the field of developmental psychology, with emphasis on traditional and contemporary theories, fundamental concepts and issues, and methodological approaches.

Community Psychology I-II (3-3)

Lambert, Rohrbeck

For graduate students in the Department of Psychology; open to others with permission of instructor, and only if space permits. Psyc 8211: Survey of the history, theories, and values guiding community psychology; models of service delivery. Psyc 8212: Applications of the principles and theories of community psychology to interventions and research. Psyc 8211 is prerequisite to Psyc 8212.

Seminar: Developmental Psychology (3-3)

Staff

Psyc 8213: research and theory in developmental psychology, with topics drawn from cognitive, perceptual, and language functioning development. Psyc 8214: current research and theoretical issues in social and personality development in childhood and adolescence. (Academic year)

Developmental Psychopathology (3)

Ganiban

A comprehensive introduction to the field of developmental psychopathology. Origins, evolution, and long-term consequences of developmental psychopathology. Genetic and biological origins of psychopathology.

Evidence-Based Interventions (3)

Le

Introduction to theory and technique of psychotherapeutic approaches of proven effectiveness. (Spring and summer)

Seminar: Human Memory (3)

Staff

Selected topics of current research interest in the area of human memory. Emphasis on encoding and retrieval processes, amnesia, and disorders of memory.

Behavioral Approaches to Child Assessment and Therapy (3)

Rohrbeck

Child assessment and treatment from a behavioral viewpoint. The application of conditioning, reinforcement, and shaping principles with reference to specific disorders of childhood.

Seminar: Clinical Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence (3)

Staff

For graduate students in psychology; open to others with permission of instructor. Exploration of major topics concerning psychopathology in children and adolescents; discussion of nosological issues with emphasis on theoretical and research literature.

Seminar: Principles of Psychotherapy (3-3)

Staff

For graduate students in clinical psychology; open to others with permission of instructor, if space permits. Patient's needs and demands on the therapist. Case participation heavily relied upon. Prerequisite: Psyc 8218. (Alternate academic years)

Seminar: Principles of Behavior Change (3)

Peterson

Behavioral learning methods and theory applied to clinical problems. (Fall)

Development of Psychometric Instruments (3)

Staff

Quantitative techniques and principles used in construction, standardization, and evaluation of personality and ability measures for research and practice; quantification of human judgment for measurement purposes. Prerequisite: course in tests and measurements and an elementary course in statistics. (Fall)

Ethnic and Racial Diversity in Psychology (3)

Zea

Basic theoretical models of research in ethnic, racial, and cultural diversity and new directions in the field. The impact of being an ethnic minority in the United States.

Gee, Rohrbeck, Molock, Peterson

Application of psychological principles and findings to a wide spectrum of human problems. Professional issues facing the psychologist offering services. Participation in the development, implementation, and evaluation of applied psychological services and projects. (Academic year)

Psychopathology (3)

Molock

Research and theory in psychopathology. (Fall)

Family Systems: Theory, Practice, and Research (3-3)

Howe

Family dynamics and their implications for assessment and treatment. Special emphasis on the role of research in the process of evaluation of family systems and family therapy. Enrollment limited to advanced doctoral students in clinical psychology. (Academic year)

Seminar: Psychology of Leadership in Organizations (3)

Offermann

Theories and issues related to the emergence and effectiveness of leaders, with focus on leadership behaviors and processes in organizations.

Theories and Processes of Organizational Management (3)

Staff

Basic functions and techniques of organizational management-design, control, direction, and decision making-examined from the viewpoint of behavioral science.

Seminar: Organizational Behavior (3)

Offermann

Analysis of organizational behavior; emphasis on motivation and productivity. Recent research on employee attitudes, primary group, supervisory leadership, formal and informal organization, job design. (Fall)

Seminar: Personnel Evaluation Techniques (3)

Staff

Techniques of personnel selection and performance evaluation. Employment tests, personal data, assessment interviews, performance ratings, and assessment centers. Federal guidelines in employee selection. Includes practicum.

Research Applications to Organizational Intervention and Change (3)

Staff

Emphasis on development of models of organizational effectiveness; design of valid diagnostic instruments; implementation of research strategies; establishment of program evaluation criteria. (Fall)

Behavioral Neuroscience (3)

Rothblat

The neural basis of behavior, with special focus on the psychobiological determinants of learning, memory, and cognition. Methodologies used for different levels of analysis with normal and brain-impaired subjects.

Social Cognition (3)

Dodge

Social psychology theories, conceptual approaches, and their applications. Social cognition, person perception, attribution, information processing, attraction, stereotyping.

Social Influence (3)

Stock

Social psychology theories, conceptual approaches, and their applications. Analysis of intentional and unintentional social influence processes and their effects on behavior. Current research on conformity, social power, social exchange, and impression management.

Attitudes and Attitude Change (3)

Poppen

Current theory and research on attitudes and attitude change.

Introduction to Survey Research (3)

Poppen

Theory and practice of face-to-face telephone and mail surveys. Practical experience with all stages from the formulation of research questions and hypotheses to questionnaire design, sampling, pilot, testing, interviewing, coding, and data cleaning. Prerequisite: Stat 2105 or equivalent. (Fall)

Current Topics in Social Psychology (3)

Poppen

Advanced seminar with focus on major theoretical approaches, research, or problem areas within field of social psychology. Topic changes each semester. (Fall and spring)

Psychology of Individual and Group Decision Making (3)

Moore

Examination of processes in organizational decision making and group behavior. Topics include group and individual decision-making approaches, decision aids and support systems, performance and decision effectiveness, and risk analysis.

Psychology of Work Group Development (3)

Offermann

Examination of theory and research on groups as task performance systems. Approaches to team development as a means of improving work group effectiveness, including goal setting, role clarification, increasing interpersonal skills, and conflict resolution. (Spring)

Evaluation Research (3)

Staff

Research issues and methods in evaluating the impact of organizational and social intervention and service programs. Specification of program goals and effectiveness criteria; measurement problems; experimental and quasi-experimental designs; political problems surrounding evaluation research. (Spring, even years)

Seminar: Neuropsychology (3)

Rothblat

Selected problems in research relating the brain and behavior. Independent topics each semester, such as sensory processing, brain development and behavior, clinical aspects of nervous system function.

Women and Health (3)

Zucker

same as WStu 8275.

Health Psychology (3)

Moore

Social psychological theories and research that relate to health and illness. Application of theories of social learning, attribution, attitude change, and social influence to topics such as health promotion and disease prevention, health compliance, and coping with illness and disability.

Behavioral Medicine (3)

Peterson

The psychological causes, outcomes, and treatments for a wide variety of medical illnesses. Examination of research on the effectiveness of programs designed to promote health, to encourage compliance, and to foster lifestyle changes.

Special Topics in Health Psychology (3)

Staff

May be repeated for credit provided the topic differs. Admission by permission of instructor.

Clinical Neuropsychology I (3)

Rothblat

Analysis of experimental and clinical findings from studies attempting to localize and interpret human brain dysfunction, with emphasis on perceptual and cognitive behavior. Topics include overviews of neuroanatomy and neurological techniques, theoretical consideration of major neuropsychological disorders. Admission by permission of the instructor.

Clinical Neuropsychology II (3)

Staff

Examination of important psychological procedures for the assessment of human brain dysfunction. Instruments and batteries such as the Bender-Gestalt, Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Battery, and Luria's Neuropsychological Tests. Prerequisite: Psyc 8211, 8281, and permission of the instructor.

Current Topics in Clinical Psychology (3)

Staff

Advanced seminar with focus on major theoretical approaches, research, or problem areas. Topics vary. May be repeated for credit.

Current Topics in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3)

Staff

Advanced seminar with focus on major theoretical approaches, research, or problem areas. Topics vary. May be repeated for credit.

Seminar: Current Topics in Experimental Psychology (3)

Philbeck, Sohn

Review and discussion of contemporary research and theory in a specialized field of psychological study, by leaders in the field. Independent topics each semester; may be repeated for credit. (Fall and spring)

Theories of Organizational Behavior (3)

Staff

Examination of current theoretical models and research. (Spring)

Independent Research (3)

Staff

Individual library or experimental research under supervision of staff member. Arrangements must be made with sponsoring faculty member prior to registration. May be repeated for credit.

Advanced Reading and Research (arr.)

Staff

Limited to students preparing for the Doctor of Philosophy major field examination. May be repeated for credit.

Dissertation Research (arr.)

Staff

Limited to Doctor of Philosophy candidates. May be repeated for credit.