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  • PSYC 218: Gerontology

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Examines areas of growth and decline in the lives of adults in their 60s and older. The themes of successful aging and positive psychology are emphasized, along with cultural, lifestyle, gender-based and individual differences. The course explores family and intimate relationships, employment, retirement, civic engagement, life-long learning, cognitive functioning, and changes in personality and self-concept. The areas of coping, assistive technologies, financial assistance, housing assistance, involvement with a caregiver, and end-of-life decisions are explored.
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  • PSYC 221: Ed Psych

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Examines aspects of psychology related to the learning process and to the school as a social system. Among the topics considered are learning theories and their applications, the identification and evaluation of abilities and achievements, the impact of varied motivational strategies, characteristics of students and teachers, and general pedagogical approaches to lesson creation, classroom management, and assessment.
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  • PSYC 230: Social Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Introduces the scientific study of how people think about, influence, and interact with others. Topics such as social perception and cognition, social influence, aggression, conformity, and relationships are explored and discussed. Students will learn about social psychological concepts, theories, and research. Students will also apply social psychological concepts to everyday life.-a-a-a
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  • PSYC 235: Intro Abnorm Psych

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Introduces the nature, diagnosis, etiology, epidemiology, prevention and treatment of cognitive, affective, behavioral and personality disorders, as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and International Classification of Diseases. Also covers relevant theoretical perspectives and research findings. Empirically validated treatments for each class of disorder are emphasized.
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  • PSYC 242: Death & Dying

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Surveys the psychological aspects of death and dying in our society. Topics include attitudes toward and preparation for death; the understanding of and care for terminally ill patients; funeral rituals; burial, mourning and grief practices; grief counseling suicide and euthanasia. Readings and classroom activities will be supplemented by students' self-exploration and writing on feelings, attitudes, and beliefs about death.
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  • PSYC 245: Psych of Leadership

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Explores psychological approaches to leadership that focus on the traits, skills, and behaviors of, and interactions between, effective leaders and followers. Numerous models of leadership will be examined to determine advantages, limitations, and applications of each. Ethical issues and the importance of gender and cultural differences will be considered.
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  • PSYC 250: Research Methods

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Involves opportunities for students to interpret and design basic psychological research, improve their information literacy, and apply APA ethical standards. Topics covered include the scientific method, research approaches and designs, and ethical issues in psychological research. This course counts towards the Psychology major.
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  • PSYC 281: Brain & Behavior

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Introduces students to basic anatomy and physiology of the central and peripheral nervous systems and links underlying neural control to particular behaviors. Students will demonstrate knowledge of neural anatomy, neural conduction, the sensory systems, and the motor hierarchy. Students will also focus on neural control of basic behaviors such sensation, perception, movement, learning, thinking, memory, and sleeping plus neural models of psychological disorders.
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  • PSYC 313: Industrial & Org Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Introduces the science of human behavior applied to industrial and organizational settings. Students will learn the field's history, research methodologies, and fundamental theories, spread across areas of both industrial and organizational psychology, including legal context, assessment issues, selection, training and development, performance management, safety, job design, and organizational development.
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  • PSYC 315: Forensic Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Introduces the role of psychology in the legal system. Students will learn how psychological principles can be applied to the criminal justice system, including profiling, custody evaluations, competency evaluations, jury decision-making, and eyewitness testimony. Students will also learn about various careers in which forensic psychology can play a role, such as interrogation, trial consulting, and child custody evaluation.
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