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Theoretical perspectives and research methods in child development with an overview of historical and current works. Includes prenatal and biological development, the development of cognitive, linguistic, and social and emotional abilities. Not open for credit to students who have taken PSYCH 306. Prerequisite: PSYCH 101.
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An overview of major categories of psychopathology, including description and classification, theoretical models, and recent research on etiology and treatment. Prerequisite: 2.0 in PSYCH 202; 2.0 in PSYCH 209.
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Upper division psychology courses for which there are no direct University of Washington equivalents taken through the University of Washington Foreign Study Program.
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Experimental research and basic theories primarily in animal learning. Prerequisite: 2.0 in PSYCH 202.
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Theory and research on reinforcement, punishment, frustration, preference, instinctual mechanisms, and other factors controlling animal behavior. Prerequisite: 2.0 in PSYCH 202.
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Physiological mechanisms underlying thirst, salt appetite, hunger, reproduction, drug addiction, and fear. Evolutionary and learning processes that influence motivation. Prerequisite: 2.0 in PSYCH 202.
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Intensive survey of theoretical concepts and detailed review of experimental methods and experiments in the field of personality. Prerequisite: PSYCH 303.
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Historical and theoretical background of the basic assumptions of modern psychology, including such doctrines as behaviorism, determinism, and associationism and the scientists who developed them. Prerequisite: 2.0 in PSYCH 209.
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Provides an overview of physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and emotional development of adolescents with an emphasis on understanding the context in which young people grow up. Explores cultural, environmental, and social influences on development. Prerequisite: 2.0 in PSYCH 209; 2.0 in either PSYCH 315 or PSYCH 317.
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Observational studies of behavior of zoo animals to expand basic knowledge of animal behavior, conservation of endangered species, and research methodology with discussions and tours focusing on zoo philosophy and operations. Offered in cooperation with Woodland Park Zoo. Prerequisite: either 2.0 in BIOL 180, 3.5 in PSYCH 200, or 2.0 in PSYCH 300.
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Behavioral neurobiology of human vision: color vision, acuity and spatial vision, light and dark adaptation, visual development. Correlation of visual functioning with known optical, biochemical, physiological, and anatomical substrates. Prerequisite: 2.0 in either PSYCH 333, NBIO 302, or PHIL 160. Offered: jointly with PBIO 424.
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Practicum in basic and advanced surgical and histological techniques used in psychophysiological experimentation. Prerequisite: PSYCH 421.
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The endocrine system and how its secretions influence and are influenced by behavior; relationships between the nervous and endocrine systems. Prerequisite: PSYCH 421.
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Surveys current facts/theories about how our brains interpret the images formed by our eyes to create a presentation of the visual environment. Topics include 3-D vision; color, form, motion, and object perception; and visual illusions. Prerequisite: 2.0 in either PSYCH 202, PSYCH 333, or PSYCH 355.
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Theory and findings in perception with a focus on visual perception in humans. Discrimination and constancy for simple judgments, segregation and identification of visual objects, and specific areas of investigation such as reading and computer vision. Prerequisite: 2.0 in PSYCH 333.
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Theories of motivation in social psychology. Emphasis on how motivation and cognition mutually influence each other to produce behavior. Explores such topics as persuasion, goal pursuit, self-regulation, achievement, and social comparison. Prerequisite: 2.0 in PSYCH 345.
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Selected research topics of contemporary interest. Quarterly listings of specific offerings are available at departmental advisory office.
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Overview of the psychological and behavioral factors in health and disease. Includes research on both psychological causes and treatments. Topics include stress, risky behaviors, patient-provider interactions, pain, behavioral/medical treatments, and lifestyle interventions. Prerequisite: 2.0 in PSYCH 202; 2.0 in PSYCH 209; 2.0 in either PSYCH 303, or PSYCH 345.
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First-language acquisition and use by children. Emphasis on theoretical issues and research techniques. Prerequisite: 2.0 in either PSYCH 206, PSYCH 306, LING 200, or LING 400. Offered: jointly with LING 457.
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Analysis of individual differences in cognition. Includes description/use of psychometric ("intelligence test") models, test scores' relationship to academic and non-academic performance, information processing and biological models of intelligence (including genetic models). Discussion of male-female and demographic group differences in cognition. Prerequisite: either PSYCH 315 or PSYCH 317; PSYCH 355.
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Reviews theories and research concerning stress and its roles in behavior, personality, development, health, and interpersonal relationships. Coping analyzed as a factor in the way people respond to stressful circumstances. Prerequisite: 2.0 in PSYCH 202; 2.0 in PSYCH 209.
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Basic issues, methods, and research: professional issues, psychological assessment, and approaches to psychotherapy and behavioral change. Prerequisite: 2.0 in PSYCH 305.
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Nature of stress. Physiological responses to stress and relaxation. Techniques of stress management with training in relaxation, biofeedback, meditation, cognitive restructuring, exercise, nutrition, interpersonal communication skills, and time management. Prerequisite: PSYCH 101.
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Students are trained as assistants in quiz sections or as supplemental tutors for undergraduate psychology courses. Designed especially for those students planning graduate work or education certification. An overall maximum of 18 credits in 496, 497, 498, and 499 may apply toward a baccalaureate degree.
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Individual consultation with faculty member and supervised practicum experience in a broad range of community settings and agencies dealing with psychological problems. An overall maximum of 18 credits in 496, 497, 498, and 499 may apply toward a baccalaureate degree.
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