390 PSY 3300. Applied Behavior Intervention (3) Principles and procedures of behavior intervention, modification, and management based upon scientifically validated behavior learning theory. Practical applications for diverse populations and age groups in a variety of settings and environments (e.g., home, school, work) will be covered. Prerequisite: PSY SS1010 or equivalent. PSY 3430. Theories of Personality (3) A survey of the major theories of personality. Prerequisite: PSY SSI010. PSY 3460. Social Psychology (3) An empirically based survey of the effects of social influence on the basic psychological processes of individuals. Included are the individual in culture and society, the development of attitudes, and the impact of the group. Prerequisite: PSY SS1010. PSY 3500. Cognition (3) Principles of cognition and thinking including attention, memory, concept learning, decision making, and problem solving. Prerequisite: PSY SS1010. PSY 3550. Psychology of Consciousness (3) The study of the nature, origins, evolution, and functions of brain, mind and consciousness as these pertain to sensation, perception, learning, memory, cognition, motivation, emotion, behavior, and social relationships from a contemporary neuro-cognitive science perspective. Prerequisite: Introductory Psychology (PSY SSI010), Biopsychology (PSY 2730) and instructor consent required; recommend some background in Introductory Philosophy, Perception, and/or Cognition. PSY 3560. Group Dynamics and Counseling (3) Principles of effective small group behavior. Awareness of group forces and pressures and development of insights into personal relationships in groups. Theoretical and experiential approaches to Group Counseling. Prerequisite: PSY SS1010. PSY SI3600. Statistics in Psychology (3) Techniques of data collection and analysis for application to experimental research in Psychology. Prerequisite: MATH 1010 or equivalent. PSY SI3610. Research Methods in Psychology (4) Scientific methods of behavioral research. Emphasis upon design, conducting, and analysis of experiments on human and animal behavior as well as proposal writing and critiques of experimental literature. Prerequisite: PSY SS1010 and PSY 3600 or equivalent with prior approval from the Department Chair. PSY 3710. Physiological Psychology (3) Basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology at a molecular level with emphasis on cell membranes, receptors, neurotransmitters, drug and hormonal actions. Analysis of motor and regulatory systems, cognitive processes of learning, memory and language. An emphasis on neural structures and functions relating to normal and abnormal behavior. Prerequisites: PSY 2730 or ZOOL 2100 or equivalent; or permission of instructor. PSY 3730. Perception (3) Sensory and perceptual processes whereby living organisms acquire information about the world through the sensory structures, and then select, organize and interpret that information. Prerequisite: PSY SSI010. PSY 3740. Drugs and Behavior (3) This course provides an in depth analysis of drugs on behavior. Topics include how drugs affect the brain, and consequently behavior, the underlying brain and environmental factors thought to be responsible for drug addiction, tolerance, and sensitivity, pharmacological treatment of major psychological disorders, the classification of common psychoactive drugs, and mechanisms of action of commonly abused drugs. PSY 4000. Advanced General (3) A senior level review of modern concepts in all the major areas of psychology. Designed to help a student prepare for the advanced part of the GRE in psychology. Strongly recommended for those who plan to teach psychology. Prerequisite: PSY SS1010. PSY 4050. Evolutionary Psychology (3) Examines origins and evolutionary development of early homrnid and contemporary human behavior, e.g., competition and cooperation, mating, reproductive and care-giving strategies, and kinship behaviors. Includes ethological, sociobiological, and social psychological perspectives. Prerequisite: PSY SSI010. PSY 4090. History and Systems of Psychology (3) Early philosophical origins and contributions to psychology; critical contrasts of systems and schools on major issues. Prerequisite: PSY SS1010. PSY 4310. Introduction to Counseling Theories (3) A didactic introduction to the major theories of counseling and therapy plus an introduction to the research findings associated with effectiveness of therapy and principles of behavioral change. Required prerequisite: PSY SS1010 and PSY 3010. PSY 4340. Skills and Techniques of Counseling (3) Provides skills and techniques for counselors, ministers, social workers, and other professionals who serve a helping function. Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab/week. Recommended prerequisite: PSY 4310 or equivalent and permission of the instructor. PSY 4380, 4390. Practicum (2, 2) Placement of students in state and community agencies for the purpose of providing supervised practice in application of psychological skills and knowledge. A maximum of four credit hours counted toward the psychology major and minor from the following courses: PSY 2890, 4890, 4380 and 4390. Prerequisites: 18 credit hours of psychology courses, one of which must be PSY SSI 010. Other courses will be at the discretion of the supervising instructor. Also, permission of the instructor is required. PSY 4510. Industrial and Organizational Behavior (3) The psychological aspects of the work setting including selection, training, motivation, attitudes, and the effects of the organization. Recommended prerequisite: PSY SSI010. PSY 4760. Tests and Measurements (3) Survey of methods, techniques, and instruments for measuring individual differences in behavior, a critical analysis of representative tests, values and limitations of test, methods of test selection, lab experience with tests. Prerequisites: PSY SSI010, PSY SI3600 and PSY 3010. PSY 4800. Projects and Research (1-3) Supervised participation in projects and/or primary research with a faculty mentor in various areas of psychology. Limited to advanced students upon consent of psychology mentor and department chair. A paper written in APA style and an oral report are required at the end of the semester. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credit hours. Prerequisite: PSY SS1010, PSY SI3600 (Statistics), and PSY SI3610 (Research Methods) or equivalent, and faculty mentor permission. PSY 4830. Directed Readings (1-3) Independent readings or secondary research on advanced special topics under the direction of a faculty mentor. For each hour of credit in a readings project the student is required to read an appropriate number of primary research journal articles and book Weber State University 2010-2011 Catalog