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PSYC 401 - Introduction to Psychology
Credits:
4.00
Psychology as a behavioral science; its theoretical and
applied aspects. Coverage of basic topics in the field,
including developmental, learning, personality, abnormal,
social, perceptual/sensory, and physiological psychology. To
experience actively the nature of psychological research,
students have an opportunity to participate in a variety of
studies as part of a laboratory experience.
PSYC 401H - Honors/General Introduction to Psychology
Credits:
4.00
See description for PSYC 401.
PSYC 402 - Statistics in Psychology
Credits:
4.00
Design, statistical analysis, and decision making in
psychological research. Probability, hypothesis-testing, and
confidence intervals. Conceptualization, computation,
interpretation, and typical applications for exploratory
data analysis (including measures of central tendency,
variability), t-tests, correlations, bivariate regression,
one-way analysis of variance, and chi square. Introduction
to computer methods of computation. No credit for students
who have completed ADM 430; BIOL 528; DS 420; EREC 525;
HHS 540; MATH 639; MATH 644; SOC 502. Special fee.
PSYC 402H - Honors/Statistics in Psychology
Credits:
4.00
See description for PSYC 402.
PSYC 502 - Research Methods in Psychology
Credits:
4.00
Research design, including experimental and correlation
design; internal versus external validity; measurement;
writing a research report; graphic and statistical methods
for summarizing data; sampling; and special problems such as
experimenter effects, reactivity of measurement, and others.
The use of hypothesis testing and data analysis in research.
Prereq: PSYC 401 and 402. Special fee. Writing intensive.
PSYC 512 - Psychology of Primates
Credits:
4.00
A comparative analysis of primate cognitive, linguistic, and
social processes. The origins of human behavior will be
explored from the perspectives of history, evolution, and
contemporary work in neuropsychology, linguistic,
sociobiology, and related fields. Prereq: PSYC 401.
PSYC 513 - Cognitive Psychology
Credits:
4.00
The study of human cognition, its basic concepts, methods,
and major findings. Human knowledge acquisition and use.
Attention; perception, memory; imagery; language; reading;
problem solving; and decision making. Prereq: PSYC 401.
PSYC 521 - Behavior Analysis
Credits:
4.00
Principles derived from the experimental study of human and
animal learning and their theoretical integration.
Respondent and operant conditioning. Reinforcement and
punishment; stimulus control; choice and preference;
conditioned reinforcement. Prereq: PSYC 401.
PSYC 523 - Behavior Modification
Credits:
4.00
The application of principles of behavior analysis to a
variety of realistic nonlaboratory settings including daily
life, education therapy, and self management. Examination of
factors governing behavior observed in the world. Prereq:
PSYC 401.
PSYC 531 - Psychobiology
Credits:
4.00
Introduction to the behavioral neurosciences. Surveys
research conducted by psychologists to learn about the
biological basis of behavior: development, sensation,
perception, movement, sleep, feeding, drinking, hormones,
reproduction, stress, emotions, emotional disorders,
learning, and memory. Prereq: PSYC 401.
PSYC 552 - Social Psychology
Credits:
4.00
Behavior of individuals as affected by other individuals,
groups, and society. Topics include attitude change and
social influence, conformity, social interaction,
interpersonal attraction, impression formation, research.
Prereq: PSYC 401.
PSYC 553 - Personality
Credits:
4.00
Major theories, methods of assessment, and research.
Prereq: PSYC 401.
PSYC 561 - Abnormal Behavior
Credits:
4.00
Causes, diagnosis, and treatment of abnormal behavior.
Implications of varying theoretical viewpoints.
Prereq: PSYC 401.
PSYC 571 - Great Psychologists
Credits:
4.00
Historical introduction to some of the great psychologists
and their classic works.
PSYC 571H - Honors/The Great Psychologists
Credits:
4.00
See description for PSYC 571.
PSYC 581 - Child Development
Credits:
4.00
The developing child in the context of his/her society.
Current problems in, and influences on, development of the
child. Personality and cognitive development; exceptional
children. Prereq: PSYC 401.
PSYC 582 - Adult Development and Aging
Credits:
4.00
A life-span developmental framework for the study of growth,
decline, and stability on adult development. Developmental
methods in adult development research; biological basis for
aging; patterns of change and stability in diverse domains
of psychological functioning, e.g., perception, cognition,
intellectual performance, and personality organization.
Prereq: PSYC 401.
PSYC 591 - Special Topics
Credits:
4.00
New or specialized courses are presented under this listing.
Staff present material not normally covered in regular
course offerings. May repeat but not duplicate content.
Prereq: PSYC 401.
PSYC 595 - Applications of Psychology
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
Arranged by the student or offered by psychology faculty for
supervised field, academic, or research experience related
to psychology. A) Field experience: supervised internship at
a business or human services setting; B) Academic
experience: Specialized classroom experience or supervised
teaching assistance; C) Research experience: Supervised
research experience or laboratory work. Psychology
instructors sponsor academic credit for appropriate
experience combined with a relevant academic component.
Requires a signed learning agreement prior to registration.
Prereq: permission. May be taken for 1-4 credits in a
semester and repeated to a maximum of 8 credits total.
CR/F.
PSYC 702 - Advanced Statistics and Research Methodology
Credits:
4.00
Experimental design, analysis, and interpretation. Repeated
measures, designs, trend analyses, non-parametric analyses,
confounding, missing data, interpretation of interactions,
and computer processing of data. Intended primarily for
majors planning to attend graduate school. Prereq:
PSYC 402; 502;/or permission. (Not offered every year.)
PSYC #704 - Research Methods in Social Psychology
Credits:
4.00
Critical examination of the experimental method and
nonexperimental alternatives, including survey research,
field techniques, and evaluation research. The importance of
ethical responsibility, experimental artifacts, and validity
issues. Each student is responsible for an original research
project. Prereq: PSYC 402; 502;/or permission. Special fee.
Writing Intensive.
PSYC 705 - Tests and Measurement
Credits:
4.00
Testing intelligence, creativity, achievement, interests,
and personality. Test construction; evaluation; relation to
psychological theory, research, and practice. Prereq: PSYC
402; 502;/or permission.
PSYC 705H - Honors/Tests and Measurements
Credits:
4.00
See description for PSYC 705.
PSYC 710 - Visual Perception
Credits:
4.00
Examination of what organisms (principally humans) see and
how they see. Topics include the perception of illusions,
color, form, depth, and motion and the measurement of visual
capability. Hands-on activities include laboratory exercises
and demonstration of visual phenomena. Prereq: PSYC 402;
502; 531; or permission. Special fee. Writing Intensive.
PSYC 711 - Sensation and Perception
Credits:
4.00
Anatomy, physiology, psychophysics, and perceptual processes
of the visual, auditory, gustatory, olfactory, and cutaneous
senses. Topics include stimulus definition, psychophysics,
sensory transduction, sensory and perceptual adaptation,
neural coding of space, time, magnitude, and quality.
Prereq: PSYC 402; 502; 531;/or permission. Special fee.
Writing Intensive.
PSYC 712 - Psychology of Language
Credits:
4.00
Theories of language structure; functions of human language;
meaning; relationship of language to other mental processes;
language acquisition; indices of language development;
speech perception; reading. Prereq: PSYC 402; 502; 512 or
513;/or permission. Special fee. Writing Intensive.
PSYC 713 - Advanced Cognitive Psychology
Credits:
4.00
Complex mental activities; consciousness and attention;
concept formation; reasoning; problem solving; creative
thinking; relationship between cognition and affective
behavior. Prereq: PSYC 402; 502; 513;/or permission. Writing
Intensive.
PSYC 713H - Honors/Advanced Cognitive Psychology
Credits:
4.00
See description for PSYC 713. Writing Intensive.
PSYC 721 - Experimental Analysis of Behavior
Credits:
4.00
Environmental and biological determiners of behavior.
Theory, research methods, and applications. Major concepts
and recent research. Prereq: PSYC 402; 502; 521 or 522;/ or
permission. Special fee. Writing Intensive.
PSYC 722 - Behaviorism, Culture, and Contemporary Society
Credits:
4.00
Introduction to behaviorism as a philosophy of science.
Concentration on modern behaviorism as exemplified in the
works of B.F. Skinner. Implications of behaviorism for the
development and evolution of cultures. Consideration of
societal issues (for example pollution, overpopulation,
conflict, drug abuse) from a behavioral framework. Prereq:
PSYC 402; 502; 521;/or permission. No credit for students
who have completed PSYC 522. Writing intensive.
PSYC 723 - Addiction and Behavior
Credits:
4.00
The psychological and physiological determinants of
substance dependence and abuse. Aspects of drug use
thought to relate to dependence, e.g., tolerance and
sensitization; acute and chronic effects of drugs; physical
dependence and withdrawal; discrimination between different
drugs of abuse; factors influencing drug
self-administration. Theories of drug use and relapse.
Prereq: PSYC 402; 502; 521 or 531; permission. Writing
intensive.
PSYC 731 - Brain and Behavior
Credits:
4.00
Neuropsychology, the study of brain/behavior relationships
including clinical topics related to the analysis of
neurological diseases in humans and more basic
experimental topics related to integrative functions of
the brain. The main focus is on cerebral cortex and
functions related to perception, movement, attention,
memory, and language. Prereq: PSYC 402; 502; 531;/or
permission. Special fee. Writing intensive.
PSYC 732 - Evolution and Behavior
Credits:
4.00
Behavior from the perspective of evolutionary theory.
Examines evolutionary theory and basic genetic
mechanisms. Compares simple and complex behaviors
across species. Explores evolutionary explanations of simple
behaviors (e.g., certain reflexes) as well as evolutionary
explanations of complex behavior like aggression, mate
selection, and parenting style. Prereq: PSYC 402; 502; 512
or 521 or 531;/permission. Writing intensive.
PSYC 732H - Honors/Evolution and Behavior
Credits:
4.00
See description for PSYC 732. Writing intensive.
PSYC 733 - Drugs and Behavior
Credits:
4.00
An introduction to the principles of psychopharmacology and
the effects of psychoactive substances on behavior. Topics
will focus on the therapeutic and recreational use of drugs
and the mechanisms of drug action, that is how the drugs
affect the brain. Neuropsychiatric function and dysfunction
will be discussed as they relate to the use or abuse of
particular drugs. Prereq: PSYC 402; 502; 531;/or
permission. Writing intensive.
PSYC 735 - Neurobiology of Mood Disorders
Credits:
4.00
Neurobiological and neurochemical substrates underlying
various psychopathologies, using both animal models and
human data. Study of disorders from the field of biological
psychiatry including: aggression, anxiety, panic disorder,
obsessive-compulsive disorder, unipolar depression, bipolar
affective disorder, schizophrenia, and post-traumatic stress
disorder. The effectiveness of current behavioral and
pharmacological therapy. Prereq: PSYC 402; 502; 531;/or
permission. Writing intensive.
PSYC 737 - Behavioral Medicine
Credits:
4.00
Behavioral, physiological, and neurochemical alterations,
associated with health-promoting behaviors (low-fat diet,
exercise) as well as health-impairing behaviors (eating
disorders, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption). Topics
include stress, coping, type A behavior, hypertension, and
the interface of brain, behavior, and immunity
(psychoimmunology, cancer, AIDS). Treatment/therapy
will be discussed from behavioral and pharmacological
perspectives. Prereq: PSYC 402; 502; 531;/or permission.
Writing intensive.
PSYC 741 - Advanced Topics
Credits:
4.00
Advanced material in which instructor has specialized
knowledge through research and study. May be repeated for
different offerings. Topics under this listing may be used
to fulfill a major requirement in category CI. A) Psychology
as a Natural Science; B) Cognition; C) Behavior Analysis;
D) Biological/Sensory. Prereq: PSYC 402; 502; plus other
prerequisites when offered;/or permission. Writing
intensive.
PSYC 741A - Advanced Topics in Psychology as a Natural Science
Credits:
4.00
Writing intensive.
PSYC 741B - Advanced Topics in Cognition
Credits:
4.00
Writing intensive.
PSYC 741C - Advanced Topics in Behavior Analysis
Credits:
4.00
Writing intensive.
PSYC 741D - Advanced Topics in Biological/Sensory
Credits:
4.00
Writing intensive.
PSYC 752 - Advanced Social Psychology
Credits:
4.00
A general survey of current research and major theories.
An in-depth critical analysis of selected topics such as
attribution theory, social cognition, and theories of
aggression. Prereq: PSYC 402; 502; 552;/or permission.
Writing intensive.
PSYC 752H - Honors/Advanced Social Psychology
Credits:
4.00
See description for PSYC 752. Writing intensive.
PSYC 755 - Psychology and Law
Credits:
4.00
Applications of psychology to the study of the law,
including theories of legal and moral judgment,
participants in the legal system (judges, police, victims,
witnesses), the trial process, and plea bargaining. Special
focus on the death penalty, the insanity plea, and child
witnesses. Prereq: PSYC 402; 502;/or permission. Writing
intensive.
PSYC 755H - Honors/Psychology and Law
Credits:
4.00
See description for PSYC 755. Writing intensive.
PSYC 758 - Health Psychology
Credits:
4.00
Survey of current topics in health psychology, including:
social stress and the etiology of disease; Type A and other
personality factors related to health; modification of risk
factors; the practitioner-patient relationship; chronic
pain; and the emotional impact of life-threatening illness.
Prereq: PSYC 402; 502;/or permission. Writing Intensive.
PSYC 762 - Counseling
Credits:
4.00
Theories of counseling; ethical considerations; professional
and paraprofessional activities in a variety of work
settings. Prereq: PSYC 402; 502; 553, or 561;/or
permission. Writing Intensive.
PSYC 763 - Community Psychology
Credits:
4.00
Examines the sub-field of community psychology which grew
out of clinical psychology but is different from it.
Theoretical and research perspectives on prevention,
diversity, empowerment, resilience, community intervention,
and ecological understandings of behavior. Causes of and
interventions in social issues such as interpersonal and
community violence and homelessness. Prereq: PSYC 401; 402;
502; 552, 553, or 561;/or permission. Writing Intensive.
PSYC #770 - History of Psychology
Credits:
4.00
Survey of the history of psychology up to the 20th century.
Major figures, theories, and developments. Relationship to
developments in cultural history, philosophy, and the
natural sciences. Beginnings of modern scientific
psychology. Prereq: PSYC 402; 502;/or 571;/or
permission. Writing Intensive.
PSYC 771 - Psychology in 20th Century Thought and Society
Credits:
4.00
Reassesses, extends, and integrates knowledge of 20th
century psychology within the historical perspective. Major
figures, schools, systems, theories. Social, institutional,
and international developments since the 19th century.
Review of major fields of psychology. Prereq: PSYC 402;
502;/or 571;/or permission. Writing Intensive.
PSYC 780 - Prenatal Development and Infancy
Credits:
4.00
Psychological development of infants from conception through
second year of life. Factors and potential influences on
reproductive health and prenatal physical and behavioral
development. Transition to parenthood, infant temperament
and parent-infant relationships. Developmental patterns
of specific capabilities. Prereq: PSYC 402; 502; 581 or
FS 525;/or permission. Writing Intensive.
PSYC 783 - Cognitive Development
Credits:
4.00
Theories of cognitive development. Comparison among major
theorists on how knowledge, thought, and development are
defined and studied. Current research, including cognitive
development; memory; perceptual processes; language.
Prereq: PSYC 402; 502; 581;/or permission. Writing
Intensive.
PSYC 785 - Social Development
Credits:
4.00
Examines development of social interactions. Emphasizes
important social relationships for the child
(i.e., attachment to parents and friendships with peers).
Considers other topics of relevance to social
developmentalists, such as temperament, aggression, social
cognition, and sex roles. Prereq: PSYC 402; 502; 581;/or
permission. Writing Intensive.
PSYC 791 - Advanced Topics
Credits:
4.00
Advanced material in which instructor has specialized
knowledge through research and study. May be repeated for
different offerings. Topics under this listing may be used
to fulfill a major requirement in category CII.
A) Psychology as a Social Science; B) Social Psychology;
C) Personality; D) Abnormal/Counseling; E) History of
Psychology; F) Child Development; G) Adult Development.
Prereq: PSYC 402; 502; plus other prerequisites when
offered;/or permission. Writing intensive.
PSYC 791A - Advanced Topics
Credits:
4.00
Writing intensive.
PSYC 791B - Drugs and Behavior
Credits:
4.00
Writing intensive.
PSYC 793 - Externship
Credits:
4.00 to 8.00
Supervised practicum in one of several cooperating New
Hampshire mental health/rehabilitation facilities.
Coursework knowledge applied to meaningful work and team
experience. Commitment includes a negotiated number of
weekly work hours and weekly seminars. Supervision by
institution personnel and the instructor. A maximum of 4
credits may be applied to the Psychology major. Course
applications accepted beginning in March for fall term and
October for spring term. Prereq: permission; PSYC major;
PSYC 402; 502; 561; additional psychology courses desirable.
PSYC 795 - Independent Study
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
A) Physiological; B) Perception; C) History and Theory;
D) Behavioral Analysis; E) Social; F) Cognition;
G) Statistics and Methods; H) Experimental;
I) Personality; J) Developmental; K) Counseling;
L) Psychotherapy; M) Research Apprenticeship;
N) Teaching of Psychology; O) Advanced Externship (content
area to be determined). Arranged by the student with a
psychology faculty sponsor. Learner/sponsor contract
required. Minimum time commitment: three hours per credit
per week. Enrollment by permission only. Prereq: PSYC 402;
502; or permission.
PSYC 795B - Independent Study in Perception
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
PSYC 795C - Independent Study in History and Theory
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
PSYC 795E - Independent Study in Social Psychology
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
PSYC 795F - Independent Study in Cognition
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
PSYC 795H - Honors/Independent Study
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
See description for PSYC 795.
PSYC 795I - Independent Study in Personality
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
PSYC 795J - Independent Study in Developmental Psychology
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
PSYC 795K - Independent Study in Counseling
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
PSYC 795L - Independent Study in Psychotherapy
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
PSYC 797 - Senior Honors Tutorial
Credits:
4.00
For senior psychology honors students. Students propose
honors theses under the supervision of psychology faculty.
Theses proposed and begun in this course are completed in
PSYC 799. Prereq: admission to psychology honors program.
(Typically offered in fall.)
PSYC 799 - Senior Honors Thesis
Credits:
4.00
Under supervision of psychology department faculty members,
students complete the honors projects proposed and begun in
PSYC 797. The honors project, which should be empirical in
nature, culminates in an oral presentation at the end of the
semester. Prereq: admission to psychology honors program;
PSYC 797. Special fee. (Typically offered in spring.)