Psychology (Psych)
Note: All psychology courses are open to majors and nonmajors.
10. Introduction to Psychology (4)
Not open to students with more than 6 units in psychology. Introduction
to psychology as an empirical science; biological and social bases of behavior;
scientific principles of psychology in perception, learning, motivation,
intelligence, and personality. (3 lecture, 2 lab hours)
36. Introduction to Psychophysiology (3)
Functioning of the brain in learning, memory, language, motivation, and
emotion; human physiologi cal correlates of emotional states, pain, dreaming;
control of brain waves and internal states, lateralization of brain functions.
60T. Psychology as a Behavioral Science
(1-5; max total 6 if no topic repeated)
Problems in approaching man as a social animal; sections in basic or applied
processes in personality, interpersonal relations, social environment, and
group participation. (Some sections may have lab hours)
61. Personal Adjustment (3)
Not open to students with credit in Psych 171. General adjustment behavior
with regard to personal, academic, social, and mental health problems; application
of principles of prevention of emotional problems.
66. Individual Differences (3)
Major dimensions of individual and group differences emphasizing intelligence,
sex, race, class and personality factors.
101. Child Psychology (3)
Not open to students with credit in Psych 155. The dynamics of infant and
child development and adjustment.
102. Adolescent Psychology (3)
Adjustment of youth to self and society.
103. Maturity and Old Age (3)
(Same as Geron 103.) Psychological study of maturity and old age; physiological
and sociological considerations.
112. History and Systems (4)
Prerequisite: 12 units in psychology. Historical, philosophical, and scientific
background of psychology; current systems and theoretical issues.
120T. Topics in General Psychology
(2-5; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Empirical evidence and theoretical issues in learning, motivation, cognition,
language, perception, sensory, and physiological processes. Sections may
be limited to animal or human studies; research and reporting. (Usual sections
include lab hours)
121. Principles of Learning (4)
Prerequisite: Psych 142. Combined survey of (1) principles from the human
and animal laboratory with theoretical interpretations and applications;
and (2) principles of operation of the human memory system with theoretical
interpretations. (May include lab hours)
122. Motivation (4)
Prerequisite: Psych 42. Initiation and continuation of behavior, acquisition,
and modification of motives. (May include lab hours)
124. Perception and Cognition (4)
Study of sensory, perceptual, and cognitive and their role in learning,
memory, motivation, and social behavior. (May include lab hours.)
125. Physiological Psychology (4)
Prerequisite: Psych 42 or permission of instructor. (Psych 36 recommended.)
Nervous systems structures and physiological processes underlying behavior;
anatomical and physiological bases of learning, motivation, emotions, and
emotional disorders. (May include lab hours)
126. Psycholinguistics (4)
An introduction to theory and research in psycholinguistics: language as
related to thought and culture; language acquisition, recognition, production,
and comprehension of language; psychological applicability of modern linguistic
theory; language as related to social processes.
127. Animal Behavior (4)
Causal factors for instigation, acquisition, and maintenance of behavior
in animals. Genetic, ethological, ecological, and physiological approaches
are considered. (May include lab hours and field trips)
130T. Topics in Special Areas (2-5; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: Psych 142. Wholistic levels of analysis of basic psychological
processes; conceptual and empirical issues; research and reporting. (Some
topics may include lab hours).
132. Psychology of Sexuality (3)
Prerequisite: upper-division standing. Psychological aspects of human sexual
behavior: influence on personality, various behavioral manifestations and
pathologies.
134. Social Psychology (3)
Not open to students with credit in Psych 156. Introduction to human interaction
in different social environments. Major concepts, theories, and principles
of social psychology, relevant findings and their applications to everyday
life.
136. Human Learning and Behavior (3)
Not open to students with credit in Psych 121. Open to majors and nonmajors.
Introduction to learning principles as they interact with perception, cognition,
and motivation. Relevance of these principles in understanding human adaptation
to school, home, and social environments.
142. Introductory Statistics (4)
Recommended; E.L.M. Exam, two years high school algebra, intermediate algebra
or Math 51. Basic statistical methods for analysis of data; parametric tests
of significance; linear regression and correlation; analysis of variance;
introduction to non-parametric techniques. (May include lab hours)
143. Intermediate Statistics (4)
Prerequisite: Psych 42. Intensive study of analysis of variance with research
emphasis. Topics include single and multifactor designs both with and without
repeated measures, planned and post hoc comparisons, trend analysis, analysis
of covariance and introduction to university computational facilities. (May
include lab hours) (Computer lab fee, $15)
144. Research Designs and Experimental Methods (4)
Prerequisite: Psych 42. Basic course in experimental psychology: research
design statistics; introduction to scientific procedures and methods in
psychology; participation in research and report writing. (May include lab
hours)
149. Psychological Testing (4)
Prerequisite: Psych 42. Theories of psychological testing stressing the
logic and limits of measurement. Emphasis on technical and individual tests.
(3 lecture, 3 lab hours)
150T. Problems in Personality, Developmental and Social Psychology
(2-5; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Wholistic levels of analysis in psychology such as personality, social,
individual differences, and developmental; conceptual and empirical issues.
(Some sections include lab hours)
154. Personality (4)
Major contemporary theories of personality; techniques for research in personality.
(May include lab hours)
155. Developmental Psychology (4)
Empirical and theoretical treatment of human development throughout the
life span; genetic, physiological, and sociocultural influences upon development;
physical, emotional, motivational, intellectual-cognitive, and social facets
of development. (May include lab hours)
156. Social Processes (4)
Theories and research about human functioning in social systems. (May include
lab hours)
160T. Topics in Clinical Processes
(2-5; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Examination of individual behavior
and small-group processes; include such topics as clinical psychopathology,
sensitivity training, and intragroup dynamics, consciousness, dreams, and
imagination.
162. Encounter Group (4)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Exploration and analysis of interpersonal
relations, group processes. and other social interactions through the clinical
process in a small group setting; enhancement of interpersonal competence
by a variety of methods.
164. Humanistic Psychology (4)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Examination of "third force"
psychology, its philosophical-religious-psychological background (existentialism,
phenomenology, theologies of Tillich, Buber) and current applications (Gestalt
and other therapies), sensory awakening, Eastern influences (Zen, Yoga).
Individual and group participation. (3 lecture, 2 lab hours.)
165. Interpersonal Dynamics (4)
Explores personality, social and situational factors in interpersonal relations,
with emphasis on two-person relationships. Uses clinical process approach
requiring student's participation in personal and social interaction exercises.
166. Abnormal Psychology (3)
Study of the origins, symptoms, and treatments of behavioral and personality
disturbances from childhood through senescence; application of current DSM.
167. Mental Retardation (3)
Psychological aspects of mental retardation; parent-child problems, etiology,
nosology, school placement, institutionalization, treatment, and recognition
of all types; parent and child counseling.
168. Exceptional Children (3)
The atypical child; etiology, symptomatology, nosology, recognition, and
rec ommendations.
169. Psychological Aspects of Physical Disability (3)
Psychological theory and research pertaining to physical disability and
disabled persons. Attitudes regarding disability and the impact of disability
on individual behavior. Primarily deals with blindness, deafness, orthopedic
handicap, and epilepsy, and secondarily with cardiovascular disease, cancer,
and diabetes.
170T. Topics in Psychological Applications
(2-5; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Applications of psychology; human factors; clinical psychology, learning
applications, clinical quantitative, learning, creativity, computer, and
other applied topics. (Some sections may include labs)
171. Adjustment and Mental Hygiene (3)
Not open to students with credit in the Psych 60T section or Psych 61. Basic
processes in adjustment; mental health and social problems; applications
of principles of emotional health, prevention of personal problems.
172. Psychology of Women (3)
(Same as W S 172.) Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Examination of
sex differences and sex roles; biological, cognitive, social, and motivation.
173. Environmental Psychology (3-4)
Man-environmental relations, psychological and behavioral effects of various
ecological conditions including crowding, housing, urbanization, and space.
174. Principles and Techniques in Guidance (3)
(See A S 174.)
175. Family Counseling (3)
Psychodynamic treatment of family problems; methods of counseling; psychotherapy.
176. Industrial Psychology (3)
Occupational assessment, training procedures, production efficiency, morale
determinants, human engineering, decision processes, organization theory.
177. Methods of Behavioral Change (3)
Introduction to learning principles and their applications to behavior.
Modification methods and techniques used for problems of children, adolescents,
and adults.
178. Culture, Social Class, and Development (3-4)
An introduction to theory and research on race, prejudice, culture, and
social class, and the results of these on the intellectual and social development
of the child.
180T. Seminar in Psychology
(1-5; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisites: 9 units in psychology, permission of instructor. Undergraduate
seminar in specialized areas, new developments and synthesis of psychological
processes, thought, and theory.
190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study.
199. Senior Thesis (2-4)
Concentrated empirical or theoretical study of specific topic in psychology;
emphasis on independent and creative activity. Copy of thesis required for
Psychology Department file.
(See Course Numbering System.)
Psychology (Psych)
200T. Seminar in Developmental Psychology
(2-4; max total 15 if no topic repeated)
May be repeated with different topics. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Seminars in development and genetic psychology, special topics for particular
age ranges and problem areas. (May include lab hours)
220T. Seminar in Learning and Related Problems
(2-4; max total 15 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: undergraduate core. Advanced current developments in learning,
perception, language, memory, and cognitive psychology. (May include lab
hours)
225T. Seminar in Psychobiological Bases of Behavior
(2-4; max total 15 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Recent advances in psychophysiology,
physiological psychology, psychopharmacology, behavior genetics, sensory
processes and related topics. (May include lab hours)
231. Readings in Psychology (1-3; max total 8 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Seminar in individually directed
readings in areas of interest or need; appropriate reports and evaluations
required. Individual conferences.
240T. Seminar in Quantitative Methods for Behavioral Research
(2-4; max total 15 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: Psych 143. Methods for analysis of multivariate data; factor
analysis; multiple regression; advanced analysis of variance procedures.
Computer applications and use of computers for analysis of data. (May include
lab hours)
244. Seminar in Experimental Methods (3-4)
Prerequisite: Psych 143. Measurement and analysis in behavioral research.
(2 lecture, 3 lab ours or 3 lecture, 3 lab hours)
249. Seminar in Human Research and Psychometrics (3-4)
Prerequisite; Psych 143. Survey and test design and analysis in behavioral
research. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours or 3 lecture, 3 lab hours)
250T. Seminar in Personality and Related Areas
(2-4; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: undergraduate core in psychology. In-depth examination of
the recent developments in personality and clinical psychology. (May include
lab hours)
255T. Seminar in Social Psychology and Related Areas
(2-4; max total 15 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Theories and research about individual
functioning in society; also includes such topics as environment psychology
and the psychology of women. (May include lab hours)
261. Clinical Intervention Techniques I (3-6)
Prerequisite: Psych 166 and permission of instructor. Principles and techniques
of clinical interviewing and history taking; theory and application of individual
psychotherapeutic techniques. Includes supervised practicum experience.
262. Clinical Intervention Techniques II (3-6)
Prerequisite; Psych 166 and permission of instructor. Principles and applications
of group psychotherapy. Theory and techniques of behavior modification.
Includes supervised practicum experience.
265. Clinical Assessment I (3-6)
Prerequisite: Psych 149 and permission of instructor. Administration, scoring,
and interpretation of individual and group verbal and non-verbal measures
of intelligence and achievement; case studies on children and adults will
be developed. Includes supervised practicum experience
267. Fieldwork in Clinical Methods (3-18; max total 18)
Prerequisite: Psych 281, 282, 284; 285 or 286, and permission of instructor.
Supervised field work in clinical assessment, intervention and case study
techniques. Field placements will include hospitals, schools ,and clinics,
depending on student's needs. Regular conferences and critiques with supervising
faculty.
268. Clinical Assessment II (3-6)
Prerequisite: Psych 149 and permission of instructor. Administration, scoring
and interpretation of measurement instruments used for learning problems,
physical-motor development, vocational aptitude, social maturity and emotional
and personality appraisal; development of prescriptive and rehabilitative
statements in case studies on children and adults. Includes supervised practicum
experience.
270T. Seminar in Applied Behavioral Science
(1-6; max total 15 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Topics in applied behavioral research;
conflict management, group dynamics, organization development, sensitivity
training, and related processes. For students in the fields of business,
communications, education, psychology, and the social sciences. (May include
lab hours)
275T. Seminar in Community Psychology and Related Areas
(2-4; max total 15 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor and graduate standing. May be repeated
with different topics survey course of basic concepts in community psychology
including levels of prevention, crisis work, consultation, program evaluation,
community influence and organization and new approaches to mental health
problems. Open to graduate-level psychology and non-psychology majors with
an interest in mental health programs.
277. Seminar in School Psychology (3-4)
Prerequisite: admission to the school psychology credential program graduate
standing. Professional issues, ethics and current practices; applicable
state educational codes and court decisions; use of community resources;
in-service training theory and practice.
290. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study.
299. Thesis (3-6; max total 6)
Prerequisite: See Criteria for Thesis and Project. Preparation, completion,
and submission of an acceptable thesis for the master's degree in compliance
with Psychology Department regulations.
302. Selected Topics in Psychology
(1-3; max total 9 if no topic repeated)