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• PSYC 331: Environmental Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  The study of the relationship between human behavior and its environmental context. Emphasis on the physical environment, both natural and built. Prerequisite:    PSYC 101
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• PSYC 332: Community Psychology and Prevention Science (CAAST)

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Community Psychology and Prevention Science (CAAST) - Introduces students to the guiding principles of community psychology with an emphasis on prevention. Employs team work and service activities to apply new knowledge in addressing social and/or heath issues impacting their communities. A component of the Child and Adult Advocacy Studies (CAAST) curriculum. Prerequisite:    PSYC 101 or instructor permission
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• PSYC 341: Conditioning and Learning

  4.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Examination of the basic principles of learning and related phenomena; discussion of classical conditioning, discrimination learning, and aversive control of behavior. Prerequisite:    PSYC 101, 290
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• PSYC 350: Physiological Psychology

  4.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  A study of the relationship between behavior and the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system. May not receive credit toward the psychology major or minor for both PSYC 350 and PSYC 356. Prerequisite:    PSYC 101, 290
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• PSYC 372: Drugs and Behavior

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Survey of the current knowledge concerning the actions of drugs. Topics will include legal and social issues surrounding drug use, hazard potential of commonly used drugs, review of current theories and issues regarding the use of drugs in psychotherapy, and consideration of treatment approaches for addiction. Prerequisite:    PSYC 101 and junior standing or permission
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• PSYC 374: Stress and Coping

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Fundamental concepts and findings in stress and stress- related disorders. Relationships of stress to disease and methods for coping with stress are presented. Prerequisite:    PSYC 101
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• PSYC 377: Interpersonal Skills and Group Dynamics

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Focuses on social/communication skills and behaviors of individuals within groups/teamsand across a variety of settings. Integrates psychological concepts and theories of selfwith the understanding and development of communication skills. Discusses cultural andgender sensitivity, diversity, and ethical concerns in interpersonal interactions. Prerequisite:    PSYC 101
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• PSYC 378: Psychology of Death and Dying

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Theories and research which delineate the psychological factors affecting the dying person as well as those persons close to one who is dying are discussed. Prerequisite:    PSYC 101
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• PSYC 379: Psychology of Human Sexuality

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Provides an overview of the psychological issues and research relevant to sexuality with an emphasis on gender roles. Social, psychological, and gender perspectives are used to examine a number of topics, including contemporary sexual attitudes, sexual response, sexual relationships, sexual dysfunction, sexual variations, sexual preference, and sexual violence. Research pertaining to each topic is presented. Students are encouraged to critically evaluate research and theory and to make connections between the material and their personal experience. Prerequisite:    PSYC 101
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• PSYC 380: Gender and Violence (CAAST)

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Provides a multidisciplinary approach to understanding interpersonal violence (across the life span) as impacted by gender. Analyzes interpersonal violence from a psychological, gendered, and social construction perspectives. Includes definitions and descriptions of forms of violence. Addresses the inter-connections and co-occurrence of violent incidents. Explores the relation of gender to the experience, reaction and recovery from violence. Provides an analysis of how gender roles contribute to interpersonal violence. Examines approaches to intervention and prevention of violence. This course is a component of the Child and Adult Advocacy Studies (CAAST) curriculum.
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