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PSYCHOLOGY 217

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
ENGL 120 or ESL 151. 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
PSYCH 103 provides an introduction to the developmental problems. Lecture 3 hours. to help the student better understand the
scientifi c study of the biological bases of Recommended Preparation: ENGL 120 or experiences of women through the exami-
behavior and its fundamental role in the ESL 151. Course Typically Off ered: Winter/ nation of family structure, social structure,
neurosciences. Physiological, hormonal, Spring/Summer/Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, female sexuality and self-esteem. Lecture 3
and neurochemical mechanisms, and UC, USC. (C-ID PSY 180) hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL
brain-behavior relationships underlying 110 191 or ESL 141. Course Typically Off ered:
the psychological phenomena of sensation, THE PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONAL Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
perception, regulatory processes, emotion, AND SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT 115
learning, memory, and psychological 3.0 Units ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
disorders are addressed. The course also 3.0 Units
includes historical scientifi c contributions PSYCH 110 has an applied focus for students
and current research principles for study- interested in how psychology is used in PSYCH 115 introduces the scientifi c study
ing brain-behavior relationships and mental everyday life and is related to other social of psychopathology and atypical behaviors,
processes. Ethical standards for human and sciences. The course surveys different broadly defi ned. Students investigate abnor-
animal research are discussed in the context psychological perspectives and theoretical mal behavior from a variety of perspectives
of experimental research. Lecture 3 hours. foundations and how these are applied including biological, psychological, and
Prerequisite: PSYCH 101. Course Typically across a person’s life, taking into account the sociocultural approaches. An integrative
Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, infl uence of factors such as culture, gender, survey of theory and research in abnormal
UC, USC. (C-ID PSY 150) ethnicity, historical cohort, and socio- behavior, and intervention and prevention
economic status. A broad understanding of strategies for psychological disorders are
104 how scientists, clinicians, and practitioners also introduced. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequi-
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY study and apply psychology is emphasized. site: PSYCH 101. Course Typically Off ered:
3.0 Units Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Prepara- Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
PSYCH 104 considers individual human tion: ENGL 191 or ESL 141. Course Typically (C-ID PSY 120)
behavior in relation to the social environ- Off ered: Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU. (C-ID
ment. The power of the situation, other 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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