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  • PSY 3210: Adolescent Development

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 1010 (C- or higher) and ENGL 2010 (with a C- or higher) or PSY 2020 (with C- or higher), and University Advanced Standing. Introduces concepts, theories, and research on normative processes of adolescent development. Describes developmental change in biological, socioemotional, and cognitive domains of development during adolescence. Explores topics such as self and identity, intimacy, autonomy, morality, and sexuality, and psychosocial problems during adolescence. Situates adolescent development in the context of families, peers, neighborhoods and communities, and the larger cultural contexts. Includes how theories and empirical findings can be applied to promote positive development throughout adolescence.
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  • PSY 3220: Adult Development and Aging

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 1010 and ENGL 2010 (with a C- or higher) or PSY 2020 (with a C- or higher), and University Advanced Standing. Introduces concepts, theories, and research on normative processes of adult development and aging. Describes developmental change in biological, socioemotional, and cognitive domains of development during adulthood. Explores topics such as mental health, social roles and relationships, and transitions in work and retirement. Situates adult development in the context of families, social relationships, workplaces, neighborhoods and communities, and the larger cultural contexts. Includes how theories and empirical findings can be applied to promote healthy adult development and aging.
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  • PSY 3300: Motivation and Emotion

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 1010, ENGL 2010 (with a C- or higher) or PSY 2020 (with a C- or higher), and University Advanced Standing. Examines motivation and emotion that underlie thought and behavior from a variety of perspectives. Explores the various theoretical approaches to motivation and emotion such as biological, phenomenological, cognitive, developmental and social constructivist approaches. Examines the historical background of motivation and emotion research, as well as a number of current applied motivational approaches.
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  • PSY 3425: Cognitive Psychology Lab

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 1010 (with C- grade or higher); ENGL 2010 (with a C- or higher) or PSY 2020 (with a C- or higher), and University Advanced Standing. Pre- or Corequisite(s): PSY 2420. Provides firsthand experience with core concepts and empirical practices within cognitive psychology. Creates opportunities for the application of practical research skills. Includes a discussion of topics such as sensation, perception, attention, memory, and higher-order cognition.
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  • PSY 3430: Psychopharmacology

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 2710 (with C- grade or higher) or ZOOL 2320 and ZOOL 2420 (with C- grade or higher in both courses) and ENGL 2010 (with a C- or higher) or PSY 2020 (with a C- or higher), and University Advanced Standing. Addresses basic principles of nervous system function with emphasis on communication between nerve cells. Focuses on therapeutic drugs as well as drugs of abuse to include mechanisms of action and behavioral effects.
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  • PSY 3450: Behavioral Neuroscience

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 2710 (with C- grade or higher) or ZOOL 2320 and ZOOL 2420 (with C- or higher in both courses) and ENGL 2010 (with a C- or higher) or PSY 2020 (with a C- or higher), and University Advanced Standing.. Identifies major interactions between physiology and behavior. Covers physiological analysis, structures, and functions of the nervous system. Investigates topics including sensory and motor function, states of consciousness, sexual behavior, psychopathology, learning and memory.. Course lab fee of $15 for supplies applies.
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  • PSY 3460: Personality Theory

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 1010 (with C- grade or higher) and ENGL 2010 (with a C- or higher) or PSY 2020 (with a C- or higher), and University Advanced Standing. Introduces the basic psychological theories attempting to answer the question 'What is Personality?' Examines the scientific study of the uniqueness of each of us as individuals. Explores how individuals develop personality similarities as well as differences by examining classical personality theories, societal influences, cultural variations, behavioral genetics, anatomy and biochemistry, sex and gender differences and family function..
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  • PSY 3480: Principles of Learning

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 1010 (with C- grade or higher) and ENGL 2010 (with a C- or higher) or PSY 2-2- (with a C- or higher), and University Advanced Standing. Examines major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in the scientific study of behavior. Focuses on application of psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues, as appropriate. Stresses use of critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior.
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  • PSY 3490: Sensation and Perception

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): (PSY 1010 and PSY 2710 both with C- grade or higher), ENGL 2010 (with a C+ grade or higher), and University Advanced Standing.. Provides a foundation in how sensory systems interpret the world. Explores each of the primary sensory systems by defining the physical energy that is detected. Examines how that energy is transduced into neural impulses, and samples how aspects of that information are encoded to provide a representation of our world. Takes a neuroscientific approach to the topic, beginning with an overview of the nervous system, including the organization of the brain and spinal cord, how neurons work, and how neurons communicate with each other.
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  • PSY 3500G: Social Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 1010 (with grade C- or higher) and (ENGL 2010 with a C+ grade or higher) and University Advanced Standing. Studies the ways in which social context influences behavior. Reviews both social and psychological research. Includes culture and personality theory. Presents a multi-disciplinary approach to understanding human behavior. Requires a research project to observe and report individual or group behavior in a real life setting.May be delivered hybrid
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