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• PSY 254: Social Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  The study of the ways in which the individual is affected by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others. Topics include social influence, self and social group identity, interpersonal and intergroup relations, diversity, group behavior, violence, and prosocial behavior. Prerequisite:    PSY 254 requires a prerequisite of PSY 100.
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• PSY 255: Introduction to Biological Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Basic concepts concerning the reciprocal relationship between behavior and biology will be introduced. Prerequisite:    PSY 255 requires a prerequisite of PSY 100.
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• PSY 257: Theories of Personality

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  A course in personality that examines the theories and writings of Freud, Jung, Adler, Fromm, Erikson, Rogers, and other major personality theorists. Prerequisite:    PSY 257 requires prerequisite of PSY 100
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• PSY 265: Industrial/Organizational Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  A basic course for psychology and business majors interested in the application of psychology to the workplace. The course includes a survey of the theory, research, and applications of the major topical areas of Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Topics may include work motivation, job satisfaction, performance appraisal, leadership, personnel selection, training and development, communication, psychological testing, and organization development. Prerequisite:    PSY 265 requires prerequisite of PSY 100
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• PSY 268: Drugs, Behavior and the Brain

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  A survey of how drugs affect the brain and behavior. Drugs that are used to treat psychological disorders and those used recreationally will be studied. Prerequisite:    PSY 268 requires a prerequisite of PSY 100.
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• PSY 270: Mind in the Courtroom: Psychology & the Law

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  The course focuses on the application of Cognitive Psychology and Social Psychology to understand legal issues such as inaccurate eyewitness identifications, false memories, false confessions, lie detection, racial profiling, and jury decision-making. Students will learn both content and the processes by which scientific knowledge in this domain is acquired.
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• PSY 280: Health Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  A study of the behavioral, biological, psychological and social factors involved in physical health and illness. Disease prevention, health behaviors, and psychosocial adjustment to illness will be explored. Prerequisite:    PSY 280 requires a prerequisite of PSY 100.
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• PSY 327: Applied Behavior Analysis

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  A survey of the principles and practices employed in inducing behavioral changes in clinic, institution, agency, and school settings. Prerequisite:    PSY 327 requires prerequisite of PSY 100
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• PSY 335: Animal Behavior

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  The evolution and adaptiveness of behavior. Emphasis on physiological, genetic, and learning processes underlying animal behavior. Prerequisite:    PSY 335 requires a prerequisite of PSY 100 or BIO 100 or BIO 110.
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• PSY 336: Animal Behavior Laboratory

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Laboratory exercises and experiments in the principles of animal behavior and comparative psychology. Prerequisite:    PSY 336 requires prerequisites of PSY 100 and PSY 245 and PSY 246 and co-requisite of PSY 335
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