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Psychology 211

101H 105 111
HONORS GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY HUMAN SEXUALITY WOMEN: MIND AND BODY
3.0 Units 3.0 Units 3.0 Units
PSYCH 101H is the scientifi c study of human PSYCH 105 is an introductory overview of the PSYCH 111 is an investigation into traditional
behavior and mental processes. The content fi eld of human sexuality. Human sexuality and nontraditional medical model health
focuses on the exploration of major psycho- is examined from psychological, biological, delivery systems, with special emphasis
logical theories, concepts, methods, and sociocultural, and historical perspectives. on women and their bodies. Major topics
research fi ndings. Topics include the biologi- Students are encouraged to become aware covered are women as research subjects,
cal bases of behavior, perception, cognition, of their own sexual attitudes, values, and cross-cultural perspectives on the use of
consciousness, learning, memory, emotion, behaviors and to evaluate the consistency health care, and current research fi ndings
motivation, development, personality, of their behaviors within their own moral on menstruation, pregnancy, menopause,
social psychology, psychological disorders, frameworks. Current sex norms and vari- sexually transmitted diseases, HIV, cancer,
approaches to psychotherapy, and applied ous aspects of interpersonal and individual and cardiovascular diseases. Psychological
psychology. The honors course is enhanced sexual adjustment are explored. Lecture 3 concepts of fi tness, nutritional awareness,
in one or more of the following ways: 1. hours. Recommended Preparation: Eligibil- belief systems and emotional management,
Students have an increased responsibility ity for ENGL 120 or ESL 151. Course Typi- and stress reduction are addressed. Note: No
for leading class discussions and critical cally Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: credit will be given if Health 104 or Health
thinking exercises. 2. Homework assign- CSU, UC, USC. 106 have been completed. Lecture 3 hours.
ments are focused on critical thinking and 106 Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for
the analysis of important topics related to DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY ENGL 120 or ESL 151. Course Typically
psychology. Note: Sophomore standing 3.0 Units Off ered: Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
preferred. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: 113
Eligibility for ENGL 101. Course Typically PSYCH 106 provides an overview, from a PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN
Off ered: Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, psychological perspective, of human devel- 3.0 Units
USC. (C-ID PSY 110) opment from conception through death,
including biological and environmental PSYCH 113 is a study of the psychologi-
103 infl uences. Theories and research in physical, cal factors which contribute to the present
PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY cognitive, personality, and social develop- emotional, sexual and economic status of the
3.0 Units ment are examined, as well as attention to American woman. This study is designed to
PSYCH 103 provides an introduction to the developmental problems. Lecture 3 hours. help the student better understand the expe-
scientifi c study of the biological bases of Recommended Preparation: Eligibility riences of women through the examination
behavior and its fundamental role in the for ENGL 101. Course Typically Off ered: of family structure, social structure, female
neurosciences. Physiological, hormonal, Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall. Transfer sexuality and self-esteem. Lecture 3 hours.
and neurochemical mechanisms, and Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID PSY 180) Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for
brain-behavior relationships underlying 110 ENGL 120 or ESL 151. Course Typically
the psychological phenomena of sensation, THE PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONAL Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU,
perception, regulatory processes, emotion, AND SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT UC, USC.
learning, memory, and psychological 3.0 Units 115
disorders are addressed. The course also ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
includes historical scientifi c contributions PSYCH 110 has an applied focus for students 3.0 Units
and current research principles for study- interested in how psychology is used in
ing brain-behavior relationships and mental everyday life and is related to other social PSYCH 115 introduces the scientifi c study
processes. Ethical standards for human and sciences. The course surveys different of psychopathology and atypical behaviors,
animal research are discussed in the context psychological perspectives and theoretical broadly defi ned. Students investigate abnor-
of experimental research. Lecture 3 hours. foundations and how these are applied mal behavior from a variety of perspectives
Prerequisite: PSYCH 101. Course Typically across a person’s life, taking into account the including biological, psychological, and
Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, infl uence of factors such as culture, gender, sociocultural approaches. An integrative
UC, USC. (C-ID PSY 150) ethnicity, historical cohort, and socio- survey of theory and research in abnormal
economic status. A broad understanding of behavior, and intervention and prevention
104 how scientists, clinicians, and practitioners strategies for psychological disorders are
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY study and apply psychology is emphasized. also introduced. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequi-
3.0 Units Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Prepara- site: PSYCH 101. Course Typically Off ered:
PSYCH 104 considers individual human tion: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL 151. Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
behavior in relation to the social environ- Course Typically Off ered: Fall. Transfer (C-ID PSY 120)
ment. The power of the situation, other Credit: CSU. (C-ID PSY 115)
individuals, and the social group are exam-
ined. Emphasized topics include: aggression,
prejudice and stereotypes, interpersonal
attraction, attitudes and attitude change,
conformity, group phenomena, gender roles,
cultural norms, person perception, and social
cognition. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite:
PSYCH 101. Course Typically Off ered: Fall/
Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID
PSY 170)

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