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218 PSYCHOLOGY
101H
HONORS GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
3.0 Units
PSYCH 101H is the scientific study of human
behavior and mental processes. The content
focuses on the exploration of major psycho-
logical theories, concepts, methods, and
research findings. Topics include the biologi- Students are encouraged to become aware
cal bases of behavior, perception, cognition, of their own sexual attitudes, values, and
consciousness, learning, memory, emotion,
motivation, development, personality,
social psychology, psychological disorders,
approaches to psychotherapy, and applied
psychology. The honors course is enhanced
in one or more of the following ways: 1.
Students have an increased responsibility
for leading class discussions and critical
thinking exercises. 2. Homework assign-
ments are focused on critical thinking and
the analysis of important topics related to
psychology. Note: Sophomore standing
preferred. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite:
Eligibility for ENGL 101. Course Typically
Offered: Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC,
USC. (C-ID PSY 110)
103
PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY
3.0 Units
PSYCH 103 provides an introduction to the
scientific study of the biological bases of
behavior and its fundamental role in the
neurosciences. Physiological, hormonal,
and neurochemical mechanisms, and
brain-behavior relationships underlying
the psychological phenomena of sensation,
perception, regulatory processes, emotion,
learning, memory, and psychological
disorders are addressed. The course also
includes historical scientific contributions
and current research principles for study-
ing brain-behavior relationships and mental
processes. Ethical standards for human and
animal research are discussed in the context
of experimental research. Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 101. Course Typically
Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU,
UC, USC. (C-ID PSY 150)
104
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
3.0 Units
PSYCH 104 considers individual human
behavior in relation to the social environ-
ment. The power of the situation, other
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 Offered: Fall/
Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID
PSY 170)
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105
HUMAN SEXUALITY
3.0 Units
PSYCH 105 is an introductory overview of the
field of human sexuality. Human sexuality
is examined from psychological, biological,
sociocultural, and historical perspectives.
behaviors and to evaluate the consistency
of their behaviors within their own moral
frameworks. Current sex norms and vari-
ous aspects of interpersonal and individual
sexual adjustment are explored. Lecture 3
hours. Recommended Preparation: Eligibil-
ity for ENGL 120 or ESL 151. Course Typi-
cally Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit:
CSU, UC, USC
106
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
3.0 Units
PSYCH 106 provides an overview, from a
psychological perspective, of human devel-
opment from conception through death,
including biological and environmental
influences. Theories and research in physical,
cognitive, personality, and social develop-
ment are examined, as well as attention to
developmental problems. Lecture 3 hours.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility
for ENGL 101. Course Typically Offered:
Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall. Transfer
Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID PSY 180)
110
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONAL
AND SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT
3.0 Units
PSYCH 110 has an applied focus for students
interested in how psychology is used in
everyday life and is related to other social
sciences. The course surveys different
psychological perspectives and theoretical
foundations and how these are applied
across a person’s life, taking into account the ships), partner compatibility, communication
influence of factors such as culture, gender,
ethnicity, historical cohort, and socio-
economic status. A broad understanding of
how scientists, clinicians, and practitioners
study and apply psychology is emphasized.
Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Prepara-
tion: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL 151.
Course Typically Offered: Fall. Transfer
Credit: CSU. (C-ID PSY 115)
113
PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN
3.0 Units
PSYCH 113 is a study of the psychologi-
cal factors which contribute to the present
emotional, sexual and economic status of the
American woman. This study is designed to
help the student better understand the expe-
riences of women through the examination
of family structure, social structure, female
sexuality and self-esteem. Lecture 3 hours.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for
ENGL 120 or ESL 151. Course Typically
Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU,
UC, USC
115
ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
3.0 Units
PSYCH 115 introduces the scientific study
of psychopathology and atypical behaviors,
broadly defined. Students investigate abnor-
mal behavior from a variety of perspectives
including biological, psychological, and
sociocultural approaches. An integrative
survey of theory and research in abnormal
behavior, and intervention and prevention
strategies for psychological disorders are
also introduced. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequi-
site: PSYCH 101. Course Typically Offered:
Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
(C-ID PSY 120)
131
MARRIAGE AND INTIMATE
RELATIONSHIPS
3.0 Units
PSYCH 131 studies the development of
traditional and contemporary patterns of
people living together with an emphasis
on psychological and sociological theories
and research. Topics examined include the
historical development of marriage, diverse
lifestyles (including single-parenting, the
blended family, and gay and lesbian partner-
techniques, intimacy, conflict, child-rearing,
dissolution of partnerships, and specula-
tion about the future of relationships. Note:
This course may not be taken for credit by
students who have completed SOC 131.
Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Prepara-
tion: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL 151.
Course Typically Offered: Spring. Transfer
Credit: CSU, UC, USC