Announcement of Courses

• PSYC 1. General Psychology
• PSYC 1B.Biological Psychology
• PSYC 2. Research Methods
• PSYC 4. Forensic Psychology
• PSYC 5. Statistics for Behavioral Sciences
• PSYC 9. The Psychology of Stress
• PSYC 10. Abnormal Psychology
• PSYC 11. Theories of Personality
• PSYC 12. Sport Psychology
• PSYC 14. Psychology of Shyness and Self-esteem
• PSYC 15. Assertive Behavior
• PSYC 17. Psychology of Eating, Food, and Weight
• PSYC 21. Lifespan Development
• PSYC 22. Psychology of Race and Ethnic Relations
• PSYC 23. Psychology of Race and Ethnic Relations
• PSYC 25. Psychology of Sex Differences
• PSYC 26. Applied Psychology
• PSYC 40. Child and Adolescent Psychology
• PSYC 61-62-63. Fieldwork in Psychology

CREDIT, DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES:

PSYC 1B. Biological Psychology(3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Prereq.: PSYC 1
Exploration of the interaction between behavior and biological factors. Includes heritability of behavior, the nervous system, the endocrine system, the senses, and the biological factors underlying behaviors such as learning and memory, food and sexual motivation, speech, emotions, altered states of consciousness, psychosis, and depression. CSU/UC

PSYC 2. Research Methods (3)
Lec-3
Prereq.: PSYC 1
Primarily for psychology majors, related majors, and students interested in the scientific method.
Introduction to experimental method and design in behavioral science. Designed to develop an understanding of the concepts and logic of experimentation and to develop clear and concise thinking for the evaluation and criticism of information regarding human behavior. Lecture-discussions, demonstrations, small-group discussions and experiments. CSU/UC

PSYC 4. Forensic Psychology (3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Advise: PSYC 1; and ENGL 92 or ESL 160 (or placement in ENGL 93 or ESL 170)
Examination of the interface between psychology and law. Many legal issues involve questions that are psychological in nature. Controversies which lie at the intersection of psychology and law are examined, e.g. jury selection, false confessions, polygraph tests, eyewitness testimony, repressed memories, insanity defense, and forensic psychological evaluations. CSU

PSYC 5. Statistics for Behavioral Sciences (4)
Lec-5 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Prereq.: MATH 860 or 92 or demonstration of their exit skills
Advise: ENGL 92 or ESL 160 or 82 or placement in ENGL 93 or 94; or ESL 170
Not open to students who have completed a course in statistics
Primarily for prospective majors and related majors.
An introduction to data analysis including measurement and research design. Intended for general education and prospective behavioral science majors. Students will examine, interpret, and apply both descriptive (e.g., organization of data, central tendency and variability, linear regression) and inferential statistics (e.g., probability and sampling theory, hypothesis testing, and confidence intervals). CSU/UC

PSYC 9. The Psychology of Stress (3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Review of research on the causes and consequences of stress along physical, behavioral, emotional and mental dimensions. Emphasis will be placed on practical implications for better managing stress in our lives. CSU

PSYC 10. Abnormal Psychology (3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Advise.: PSYC 1
An examination of the major psychological disorders described in the latest edition of "The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association". Diagnostic criteria will be described and explicated, and research, theory and clinical practice will be reviewed to improve understanding of the etiology and most promising treatmenst of the various disorders. CSU/UC

PSYC 11. Theories of Personality (3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Advise: PSYC 1
An introduction to the theoretical constructs describing personality, including the ways in which personality is explained, the dynamics that govern human behavior, and the ways in which personality develops. Current research and approaches to understanding personality and consideration of the contributions and limitations of each theory will also be a focus. CSU/UC

PSYC 12. Sport Psychology (3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Introductory survey of psychological factors that affect participation, effort, skill development and performance level in sport, and how these psychological factors interact with genetic predispositions and social influences. CSU

PSYC 14. Psychology of Shyness and Self-esteem (1)
Lec-1
Emphasizes behavioral theories and the development of shyness and self-esteem. Includes techniques for raising self-esteem and reducing shyness. CSU

PSYC 15. Assertive Behavior (1)
Lec-1 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Emphasis on behavioral theories and their application to assertive behavior. Deals with assertiveness techniques in a variety of situations, including communication with family, friends, and others. CSU

PSYC 17. Psychology of Eating, Food, and Weight (1)
Lec-1 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Not open to students who have completed PSYC 41A.
An examination of psychological theories and research on eating, weight and food. Includes examination of eating disorders, dieting, the diet industry, and weight management. CSU

PSYC 21. Lifespan Development (3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Advise: PSYC 1
Examination of psychological theories and research to describe, understand, and explain human development from conception to death. Exploration of the lifelong interaction between nature and nurture. Emphasis on the specific issues we face as we progress through life, such as acquisition of emotional, physical, cognitive and moral skills and the changing balance between dependence and interdependence as we move from infancy to adolescence, adulthood and later life. CSU/UC

PSYC 22. Psychology of Race and Ethnic Relations (3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Not open to students who are enrolled in or who have completed PSYC 23.
Critical evaluation of the concept of race as a biological, social and cultural construct and examination of psychological aspects of race and ethnic relations. Psychohistorical analysis of the treatment of African Americans, Asian Americans, Mexican/Latino Americans, and Native Americans in the USA. Emphasis on the strengths and unique contributions of these and other groups to the USA. CSU

PSYC 23. Psychology of Race and Ethnic Relations (3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Prereq.: PSYC 1
Not open to students who are enrolled in or who have completed PSYC 22.
Critical evaluation of the concept of race as a biological, social and cultural construct and examination of psychological aspects of race and ethnic relations. Psychohistorical analysis of the treatment of African Americans, Asian Americans, Mexican/Latino Americans, and Native Americans in the USA. Emphasis on the strengths and unique contributions of these and other groups to the USA. Relevant psychological theories and research are applied to a required research paper on psychological and social problems related to discrimination. CSU/UC

PSYC 25. Psychology of Sex Differences (3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Analysis of sex differences from physiological, psychological, and social perspectives; exploration of areas such as abilities, achievement, aggression, attitudes, including the study of concepts of femininity, masculinity, and androgyny. Designed to increase understandings of personal and professional relationships. CSU/UC

PSYC 26. Applied Psychology (3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Critical exploration of psychological theory and research as it applies to everyday goals and concerns. Emphasis on self awareness, personal growth, and social relationships through examination of such topics as personality development, identity and self-esteem, motivation and personal control, emotions, communication skills, relationship success, career satisfaction, stress management, psychological disorders, and healthy living. CSU

PSYC 40. Child and Adolescent Psychology (3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Advise: PSYC 1
Introduction to the psychology of child development from conception through adolescence. Examination of research, theories, and practical information for parents, caregivers, teachers, mental health workers, physicians and concerned adults. Emphasis on how a child's development is enhanced, restricted, or distorted; emotional, social and cognitive development at different age/stage levels. Role of heredity and environment on maturation and learning in various areas of behavior. CSU/UC

PSYC 61-62-63. Fieldwork in Psychology (1-2-3)
Work-5,10,15, conf-1 .. ... P/NP only
Prereq.: PSYC 1 or 26
Repeat: max. 6 units
Off-campus work experience in a psychology-related community service agency; guided experience in the application of psychological principles and methods. Primarily for prospective majors and related majors. CSU