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Spring, 2019 | Psychological & Brain Sciences

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L33 Psych 100B — Spring, 2019

Introduction to Psychology

A survey and analysis of concepts, theory, and research covering the areas of learning, memory, social, abnormal, clinical, physiological and sensory psychology. This is a general survey course designed to introduce students to the diversity of areas, approaches, and theories that comprise the study of mind and behavior. Psych 100B is required of all majors and is prerequisite to all upper-level courses in Psychology. NOTE: For freshman and sophomore students enrolled in Psych 100B who are interested in exploring controversial issues in Psychology within a seminar format, see the companion course, Psych 102, First-Year Opportunity: Contemporary Issues in Psychology.
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Frequency Offered: 
Every Semester
Credits: 
3 Units
Course Attributes: 
EN S
BU BA
AS SSC
FA SSC
AR SSC
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L33 Psych 102 — Spring, 2019

First-Year Opportunity: Contemporary Issues in Psychology

This seminar will enable students enrolled in Introduction to Psychology (Psych 100B) to explore in greater depth several of the ideas and concepts in contemporary psychology. PREREQ: Open to freshmen and sophomores only and Psych 100B or who are concurrently enrolled in Psych 100B, and freshmen with AP/IB exemption. Sections are limited to 15 students.
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Frequency Offered: 
Every Semester
Credits: 
1 Unit
Course Attributes: 
EN S
AS SSC
FA SSC
AR SSC
FYO
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L33 Psych 107 — Spring, 2019

The Science of #Slaying It! in College

You have spent the last 12 or so years "slaying it" as a student. You likely have developed lots of effective strategies for succeeding in school. Recently, our understanding of those successful strategies has greatly expanded. In this class you'll learn about the psychological research that has illuminated which strategies are most helpful when studying, when in the classroom, and when asking for help. We will focus on how to most effectively study, but will discuss other strategies as well. You will also be asked to apply these skills in the other classes that you're taking this semester, with the hope that you develop and refine the skills you already have and continue slaying it as a student. PREREQ: Open only to Feshman and Sophomore with permission from the instructor. Credit/ No Credit option only.
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Frequency Offered: 
None
Credits: 
2 Units
Course Attributes: 
FA SSC
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L33 Psych 109 — Spring, 2019

First-Year Opportunity: Research in Psychology

Weekly one-hour presentations by the Psychology Department faculty. Each week a member of the faculty will present a lecture in an area of interest . The seminar will introduce students to research areas and issues of current interest. The seminar is highly recommended for those individuals with an interest in Psychology. Open to Freshmen/Sophomores only. Credit/No Credit option only.
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Frequency Offered: 
Annually
Related Courses: 
L61 109
Credits: 
1 Unit
Course Attributes: 
EN S
AS SSC
FA SSC
AR SSC
FYO
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L33 Psych 212 — Spring, 2019

Study Abroad: Experiences in Psychology

PREREQ: Enrollment in an approved Psychology Study-Abroad program and prior permission of the Director of Undergraduate Studies. Credit to be arranged. CR/NCR only. Credit variable, max 3 units.
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None
Credits: 
Variable
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L33 Psych 219 — Spring, 2019

The Infant Mind: Sophomore Seminar

What goes on inside the mind of an infant? In this course we will explore a variety of hot topics concerning how babies experience the world around them. We will cover topics such as temperament (Do babies get mad?), language and communication (How do infants learn words and what if a baby is exposed to more than one language?), the effects of poverty on the developing brain (Does it matter?), social categories and relationships (Do babies notice differences across people?), and morality (Do babies have a sense of justice?). We will also discuss how to put child development research into practice, for example, by considering research relevant to policies concerning vaccination, early childhood education, and whether screen time is okay for babies. Students will have ample opportunity to interact with children at a local childcare center, where they can experience first-hand the research they are learning about in class. If you are curious about the developing mind, human nature, or considering a career in a field that involves children (e.g., education, medicine, public policy) this course is for you. PREREQ: This Sophomore Seminar is open to students from all majors. Enrollment is restricted to 20 sophomores or permission of instructor.
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Frequency Offered: 
Unpredictable
Related Courses: 
L66 219
Credits: 
3 Units
Course Attributes: 
EN S
BU BA
AS SSC
FA SSC
AR SSC
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L33 Psych 225 — Spring, 2019

Internship in Psychology

An opportunity to gain practical, applied experience in a non-academic, community service agency. For description of prerequisites, course goals, agency selection, registration policies, and course requirements, obtain a copy of " Internships in Psychology" available in room 207B in the Psychology Building or on the P&BS website: http://psychweb.wustl.edu/undergraduate. This course can be taken only once, open to junior and senior P&BS majors only. Credit/No Credit only. Permission of Instructor Required.
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Frequency Offered: 
Every Semester
Credits: 
3 Units
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L33 Psych 234 — Spring, 2019

Introduction to Speech and Hearing Sciences and Disorders

Introduction to the fields of speech-language pathology, audiology, education of hearing-impaired children, and speech and hearing sciences. Normal speech and hearing processes are discussed, as well as communication disorders. Selected research topics in speech and hearing sciences are presented.
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Frequency Offered: 
Annually
Related Courses: 
L12 234
L44 234
L89 234
M89 234
Credits: 
3 Units
Course Attributes: 
EN S
BU BA
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L33 Psych 235 — Spring, 2019

Practicum in Applied Behavior Analysis: Autism Spectrum Disorder

An opportunity to be trained in applied-behavior-analytic techniques and to work with a child with autism spectrum disorder. Training and supervision are to be arranged and coordinated by the family of the child and/or their consultant. To receive credit, students must complete two semesters of work with the child, complete the minimum number of hours of training and therapy, and attend any therapy meetings. In addition, students must attend all seminar meetings for discussion of assigned readings and presentations on autism and therapy. Completion of a paper also is required. For fuller details, see the brochure "Practicum in Applied Behavior Analysis: Autism Spectrum Disorder," available from the Department, or online at psychweb.wustl.edu/undergraduate. This course can be taken only once for credit. Credit/No Credit only. Enrollment through the Practicum coordinator only. Required Practicum seminar meetings will be Tuesdays, January 29, February 12, February 26, March 26, and April 9, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
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Frequency Offered: 
Every Semester
Credits: 
3 Units
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L33 Psych 261 — Spring, 2019

Applying the Science of Learning

This course is intended to cover the science of human learning with special focus on areas, theory, and research that have potential to improve how students learn. Thus, the course will provide selective coverage of theoretical and empirical work in the science of learning that can inform and improve student learning. The applicability of these themes to the students in this course will be explicitly developed through students' explicit translation of the experimental findings from the literature to their own learning challenges. The course will be organized around three major integrated goals. First, the relevant basic theory and findings in select topics in the science of learning will be covered. Second, the implications of this work for improving learning outcomes in authentic educational contexts will be considered. Third, together we will develop concrete techniques and examples of how the principles that emerge can be adopted to significantly enhance outcomes in your life-long learning challenges. PREREQ: Freshmen or Sophomore standing only AND Psych 100B
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Frequency Offered: 
Every Third Semester
Credits: 
3 Units
Course Attributes: 
EN S
BU BA
AS SSC
FA SSC
AR SSC
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L33 Psych 300 — Spring, 2019

Introduction to Psychological Statistics

Descriptive statistics including correlation and regression. Inferential statistics including nonparametric and parametric tests of significance through two-way analysis of variance. Course emphasizes underlying logic and is not primarily mathematical, though knowledge of elementary algebra is essential. Psych 300 is required of all P&BS majors. PREREQ: Psych 100B.
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Frequency Offered: 
Every Semester
Credits: 
3 Units
Course Attributes: 
FA NSM
AR NSM
AS NSM
AS AN
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L33 Psych 301 — Spring, 2019

Experimental Psychology

This course provides training in the logic and techniques of psychological research so as to provide students with experience in the design of psychology experiments and interpretation of results. Topics include experimental design and control, library research, quantitative treatment of data, graphical presentation of results, and clarity of scientific writing. Lectures focus on general principles of experimentation, whereas the laboratory sections provide an introduction to a range of psychological phenomena through hands-on experience in experimentation. Each student also completes an independent research project. Limited to 15 students. PREREQ: Psych 100B and 300. Declared P&BS majors will have priority.
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Frequency Offered: 
Every Semester
Related Courses: 
U09 301
Credits: 
4 Units
Course Attributes: 
FA NSM
BU SCI
AR NSM
AS NSM
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L33 Psych 3011 — Spring, 2019

Experimental Psychology

Psych 3011 is limited to students who have not taken Psych 300 and want to enroll in Psych 300 and Experimental Psychology concurrently. Therefore, students who enroll in Psych 3011 must also register for Psychology 300, section 01. Psych 3011 fulfills the Psychology 301 requirement for the major. Topics in the two courses (i.e., Psych 300 and Psych 3011) will be coordinated in order to integrate the concepts from Statistics with those from Experimental Psychology. Experimental Psychology provides training in the logic and techniques of psychological research so as to provide students with experience in the design of psychology experiments and interpretation of results. Topics include experimental design and control, library research, quantitative treatment of data, graphical presentation of results, and clarity of scientific writing. Lectures focus on general principles of experimentation while the laboratory component provides an introduction to a range of psychological phenomena through hands-on experience in experimentation. Each student also completes an independent research project of his or her own design under supervision of a faculty member. Limited to 15 students . PREREQ: Psych 100B. Concurrent enrollment in Psy 300, section 01 is required. Declared P&BS majors will have priority.
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Frequency Offered: 
Every Semester
Credits: 
4 Units
Course Attributes: 
FA NSM
BU SCI
BU BA
AR NSM
AS NSM
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L33 Psych 304 — Spring, 2019

EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

A course on how theory and research from psychological science can be applied to facilitate learning in educative contexts. We will examine the process of learning through a variety of different lenses, including cognitive, developmental, sociocultural, and behaviorist perspectives. Topics include higher-order thinking, motivation, correcting misconceptions, metacognition, self-regulation, assessment, and educational technology.
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Frequency Offered: 
Annually
Related Courses: 
L12 304
L18 304
L66 304
Credits: 
3 Units
Course Attributes: 
EN S
BU BA
AS SSC
FA SSC
AR SSC
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L33 Psych 305 — Spring, 2019

Health Psychology

Review and discussion of psychobiological approaches to health, as well as psychological aspects of physical illness. Topics: stress and coping, psychosocial factors in the etiology and progression of chronic illness, and psychological sequelae of chronic illness. There will be an emphasis on research methodology and results. Prerequisite: Psych 100B.
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Frequency Offered: 
None
Credits: 
3 Units
Course Attributes: 
EN S
BU BA
AS SSC
FA SSC
AR SSC
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L33 Psych 315 — Spring, 2019

Introduction to Social Psychology

An introduction to the scientific study of social influence. Topics include person perception, social cognition, attitudes, conformity, group behavior, aggression, altruism, prejudice and psychology's interface with law, health, and climate change. PREREQ: Psych 100B.
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Frequency Offered: 
Twice Each Year
Related Courses: 
L64 3151
L84 315
Credits: 
3 Units
Course Attributes: 
EN S
BU BA
AS SSC
FA SSC
AR SSC
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L33 Psych 3195 — Spring, 2019

Abnormal Child Psychology

This course will familiarize students with current perspectives on the nature, causes, assessment, treatment, and prevention of child psychiatric disorders and related family dysfunction. Theoretical perspectives and research findings will be discussed pertaining to anxiety, depression, conduct disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism, learning impairments, and parent-child conflict. PREREQ: Psych 100B
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Frequency Offered: 
Unpredictable
Related Courses: 
L66 3195
Credits: 
3 Units
Course Attributes: 
EN S
BU BA
AS SSC
FA SSC
AR SSC
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L33 Psych 321 — Spring, 2019

Developmental Psychology

The development of children from conception to adolescence. Topics span biological, cognitive, language, social, personality, and moral development. The role and interaction of genes, environment, and social context on children's development will be discussed. PREREQ: Psych 100B.
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Frequency Offered: 
Every Semester
Related Courses: 
L64 3211
L66 321
Credits: 
3 Units
Course Attributes: 
EN S
BU BA
AS SSC
FA SSC
AR SSC
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L33 Psych 3211 — Spring, 2019

Music Cognition

This course will introduce students to modern research on music perception and cognition. By nature, this research is interdisciplinary. Some is conducted by cognitive scientists, some by music scholars. We will study a cross-section of this research and touch on many of the field's principal topics, including: the perception of rhythm, meter, pitch, timbre, melody, harmony, and key; the relationship between music and emotion; the effect of auditory physiology on the musical experience; the role of performers in shaping a listener's perceptions; and the process by which music establishes, fulfills, and denies expectations.
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Frequency Offered: 
None
Related Courses: 
L27 3221
L64 3221
Credits: 
3 Units
Course Attributes: 
FA NSM
BU Hum
AR NSM
AS NSM
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L33 Psych 333 — Spring, 2019

Independent Study in Psychological and Brain Sciences

PREREQ: Psych 100B and permission of a member of the faculty of the department (or other approved supervisor) who agrees to supervise the student's work. Credit to be arranged. A maximum of 6 units may be applied toward the major. The electronic Petition for Supervision of Independent Study form is available at the URL, http://eyes.wustl.edu/psych333. Students will be enrolled only after their form is approved by the faculty supervisor and forwarded to the Undergraduate Coordinator. Credit/ No Credit option only.
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None
Credits: 
Variable
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L33 Psych 353 — Spring, 2019

Psychology of Personality

Focuses on modern empirical personality research in six major domains of knowledge about human nature: Dispositions, Biological, Intra-psychic, Cognitive/Experiential, Social/Cultural, and Adjustment. A sampling of topics includes: methods of measuring personality, use in business and legal issues in employee selection, personality matching algorithms in dating sites, modern trait theories, genetic and evolutionary perspectives on personality, how personality relates to thinking and feeling, personality in relationships, the personality profile of happy people, the self-concept, self-esteem and social identity, coping with stress, and personality disorders. PREREQ: Psych 100B.
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Frequency Offered: 
Twice Each Year
Related Courses: 
L64 3531
Credits: 
3 Units
Course Attributes: 
EN S
BU BA
AS SSC
FA SSC
AR SSC
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L33 Psych 354 — Spring, 2019

Abnormal Psychology

This is an introductory course on the scientific study of mental health disorders. It will include definitions, classification, and theories of abnormal behavior. Content will focus on symptoms, prevalence, etiology and treatment of mental health disorders, including mood, anxiety, eating, autism spectrum, substance use, schizophrenia spectrum, and personality disorders. PREREQ: Psych 100B.
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Frequency Offered: 
Twice Each Year
Related Courses: 
L64 3541
Credits: 
3 Units
Course Attributes: 
EN S
BU BA
AS SSC
FA SSC
AR SSC
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L33 Psych 360 — Spring, 2019

Cognitive Psychology

Introduction to the study of thought processing from an information-processing approach. Emphasis will be placed on theoretical models that are grounded in empirical support. Topics include pattern recognition, attention, memory, reasoning, language processes, decision making, and problem solving. PREREQ: Psych 100B.
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Frequency Offered: 
Twice Each Year
Related Courses: 
L64 360
Credits: 
3 Units
Course Attributes: 
FA NSM
BU BA
AR NSM
AS NSM
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L33 Psych 3604 — Spring, 2019

Cognitive Neuroscience

This introductory course concerns the biological basis of the mind and how mechanisms in the brain shape human thought and behavior. For example, how does your brain enable you to vividly remember your first date, recognize a face, or take notes during class? By the end of the course you will have a working vocabulary of the terms, concepts, and theories of cognitive neuroscience. You will have increased appreciation for how our brains relate to everyday experience, and the skills to begin to evaluate primary research as a foundation for further study. PREREQ: Psych 100B.
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Frequency Offered: 
Every Semester
Credits: 
3 Units
Course Attributes: 
FA NSM
BU SCI
AR NSM
AS NSM
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L33 Psych 367 — Spring, 2019

Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness

Reviews the relatively recent development in the field known as "Positive Psychology" through an examination of empirical research centered on the nature of happiness and psychological well-being. Topics include the nature and measurement of happiness, the biological basis of positive emotions, an overview of positive trait theories, self-esteem, mindset, the mind-body connection, physical activity, emotional intelligence, prosocial behavior, decision-making, willpower, mindfulness meditation, and the characteristics of successful relationships. PREREQ: Psych 100B.
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Frequency Offered: 
Every Semester
Related Courses: 
L62 367
Credits: 
3 Units
Course Attributes: 
EN S
BU BA
AS SSC
FA SSC
AR SSC
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L33 Psych 395 — Spring, 2019

Prejudice, Stereotyping, & Discrimination

This course will trace prejudice, stereotyping, & discrimination from its ordinary origins in social cognition to its most extreme consequences in war and genocide. Topics include prejudice, stereotyping & discrimination's causes, the development of prejudice in children, subtle and overt prejudice & stereotyping, group conflict, the role of social norms, the experience of being a target of discrimination, and interventions to reduce prejudice & discrimination. Areas covered include racism, sexism, ageism, homophobia, ableism, colorism, and religious discrimination. PREREQ: Psych 100B.
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Frequency Offered: 
Every 1 or 2 Years
Credits: 
3 Units
Course Attributes: 
EN S
BU BA
AS SSC
AS SD I
FA SSC
AR SSC
AS SC
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L33 Psych 399 — Spring, 2019

Living, Dying, and Death: A Biopsychosocial Approach to Understanding the End of Life

This survey course examines dying and death from biological, psychological, and social perspectives. Topics include theoretical and research approaches to studying dying and death, historical and cross-cultural attitudes, psychological understanding and coping with death over the lifespan, the process of dying and definitions of death, healthcare professionals and treatment approaches for the dying, assisted death and other ethical/legal issues, grief and bereavement, mass tragedy and public death, and planning for death. PREREQ: Psych. 100B
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Frequency Offered: 
Every 4 Years
Credits: 
3 Units
Course Attributes: 
EN S
BU BA
AS SSC
FA SSC
AR SSC
CFH MHA
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L33 Psych 4046 — Spring, 2019

Developmental Neuropsychology (Writing Intensive)

Discussion will focus on early development and disorders affecting the brain such as cerebral palsy, sickle cell disease, and autism. Writing Intensive. Open only to advanced undergraduates, and declared Psychology majors will be given preference. Limited to 15 students. PREREQ: Psych 100B and one of the following: Psych 321, Psych 360, Psych 3604, Psych 4604, or Psych 3401.
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Frequency Offered: 
Annually
Related Courses: 
L66 4046
Credits: 
3 Units
Course Attributes: 
FA NSM
AR NSM
AS NSM
AS WI I
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L33 Psych 4075 — Spring, 2019

Advanced Research Methods & Design

This course is an advanced foray into research design and methods used in psychological science. This course is project-based, writing intensive, and will be supplemented heavily with readings and discussions of topics of broad importance to psychological research (e.g., reliability, validity, philosophy of science). These readings will enhance your abilities to think critically about psychological research design and methods, as both a consumer and creator of psychological research. The writing requirements for this course build on the skills you acquired in Experimental Psychology and will further your abilities to communicate scientific ideas more skillfully, clearly, and accurately. Prereq: L33 Psych 301 or 3011
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Frequency Offered: 
Every 1 or 2 Years
Credits: 
3 Units
Course Attributes: 
BU SCI
AS NSM
AS WI I
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L33 Psych 433 — Spring, 2019

Psychology of Language

This course surveys current research and theory in psycholinguistics, covering the biological bases, cognitive bases, and learning of language. We consider studies of normal children and adults, the performance of individuals with various types of language disorders, and computer simulations of language processes. Topics range from the perception and production of speech sounds to the management of conversations. PREREQ: Ling 170D and Psych 100B.
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Frequency Offered: 
Annually
Related Courses: 
L44 408
L64 408
Credits: 
3 Units
Course Attributes: 
EN S
AS SSC
FA SSC
AR SSC
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L33 Psych 4413 — Spring, 2019

Advanced Cognitive Neuroscience (WRITING INTENSIVE)

An intensive, case-study based approach to the underlying principles and mechanisms of brain function that give rise to complex human cognitive behavior. Emphasis will be placed on understanding and evaluating cutting-edge neuroscience research that has yielded new insights into the organization and structure of higher mental processes. Students will develop critical thinking and writing skills via a strong class participation component and a writing intensive format. Topics include perception, attention, memory, language, emotion, and executive control. Writing Intensive. Declared Psychology majors will be given priority over others to enroll. PREREQ: Psych 100B and either Psych 3401 or Psy 344/Bio 3411 or Psych 3604.
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Frequency Offered: 
Annually
Credits: 
3 Units
Course Attributes: 
FA NSM
AR NSM
AS NSM
AS WI I
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L33 Psych 444A — Spring, 2019

Independent Study for a Supplemental Concentration

PREREQ: Acceptance into a Supplemental Concentration in Psychological and Brain Sciences (only for students who matriculated prior to 2016). Written permission (Petition for Supervision of Psych 444A) of a member of the faculty of the department (or other approved supervisor) who agrees to supervise the student's work is also required. In addition to the approved research for the Supplemental Concentration, an APA-style research paper must be satisfactorily completed to obtain credit. Petition for Supervision of P&BS 444A forms are available in the Psychology Building, room 207B. Students will be enrolled only after they have completed both the Petition for a Supplemental Concentration in P&BS and the Petition for Supervision of P&BS 444A, and returned them to the Undergraduate Coordinator in Psychology 207B. Open only to P&BS majors, by approval only. Max 3 units.
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Frequency Offered: 
None
Credits: 
3 Units
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L33 Psych 444B — Spring, 2019

Independent Study for the Major in P&BS: Cognitive Neuroscience

PREREQ: Acceptance into the P&BS Cognitive Neuroscience major. Permission of a member of the faculty of the department (or other approved supervisor) who agrees to supervise the student's work. In addition to the approved research in the area of cognitive neuroscience, an APA-style research paper must be satisfactorily completed to obtain credit. Petition for Supervision of P&BS 444B are available in the Psychology Building, room 207B. Students will be enrolled only after they have completed the petition and returned it to the Undergraduate Coordinator in Psychology 207B. Open only to P&BS:CN major, by prior approval only.
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Frequency Offered: 
None
Credits: 
3 Units
Course Attributes: 
EN S
AS SSC
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L33 Psych 444C — Spring, 2019

Independent Study for a Concentration in Psychological and Brain Sciences

PREREQ: Acceptance into a Concentration in Psychological and Brain Sciences (only for students who matriculate Summer 2016 and later). Written permission (Petition for Supervision of P&BS 444C) of a member of the faculty of the department (or other approved supervisor) who agrees to supervise the student's work is also required. In addition to the approved research for the concentration, an APA-style research paper must be satisfactorily completed to obtain credit. Petition for Supervision of P&BS 444C are available in the Psychology Building, room 207B. Students will be enrolled only after they have completed both the Petition for a Concentration in P&BS and the Petition for Supervision of P&BS 444C, and returned them to the Undergraduate Coordinator in 207B. Open only to P&BS majors and by approval.
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Frequency Offered: 
None
Credits: 
3 Units
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L33 Psych 4450 — Spring, 2019

Functional Neuroimaging Methods

In this class you will learn neuroimaging methods in the context of accurate, reproducible, and open science. There is no substitute for wrestling with data yourself, and so this is a hands-on course. You will need to bring a laptop on which to install Matlab and conduct analyses. Some background in neuroimaging or programming will be helpful, but is not required. Topics covered include experimental design, accounting for artifacts, single-subject models, and group models. By the end you will have used a computer script to analyze an fMRI dataset and have a good understanding of preprocessing and statistical analyses in fMRI. Limited to 20 students. PREREQ: Psych 100B, and either Psych 3604 or Psych 4413, or graduate standing.
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Frequency Offered: 
Every 1 or 2 Years
Related Courses: 
L64 4450
Credits: 
3 Units
Course Attributes: 
EN S
AS SSC
FA SSC
AR SSC
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L33 Psych 4555 — Spring, 2019

Emotion Regulation

The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to the field of emotion regulation. We will discuss theoretical and empirical work on emotion regulation from various areas of psychology, including social, personality, developmental, clinical, and neuroscience. Example topics include definitional issues, goals and strategies, personal and interpersonal consequences, sociocultural influences, life-span development, health and psychopathology. PREREQ: Psych 100B, and 9 units of advanced home-based psychology courses.
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Frequency Offered: 
None
Credits: 
3 Units
Course Attributes: 
EN S
AS SSC
FA SSC
AR SSC
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L33 Psych 4557 — Spring, 2019

Biopsychosocial Aspects of Eating Disorders and Obesity

This seminar examines the epidemiology, etiology, prevention, and treatment of body image, eating disorders, and obesity. An emphasis will be placed on understanding the characteristic symptoms of excessive dieting, body image disturbance, and binge eating, not only as formal psychiatric syndromes, but as a representation of disregulatory processes reflecting social-cultural, psychological, and biological disturbances. Students will also learn about the clinical characteristics, medical sequelae, and physical aspects of eating disorders and obesity. PREREQ: Psych 100B and junior or senior standing, plus 6 units of advanced home-based psychology courses.
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Frequency Offered: 
Annually
Credits: 
3 Units
Course Attributes: 
EN S
AS SSC
FA SSC
AR SSC
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L33 Psych 4651 — Spring, 2019

History and Modern Systems of Psychology

An introduction to the history of psychology. This course begins with a brief consideration of forces leading to development of psychology in the mid-1800s. It then examines the birth of modern psychology in Germany, and the schools of psychology that emerged early in the 20th century. Newer orientations and ideas are considered in the final segment of the course. We also consider the impact of psychology on American public life during the 20th century. PREREQ: Psych 100B, junior or senior standing, and 6 units of advanced home-based Psychology courses.
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Frequency Offered: 
Every 2 Years
Credits: 
3 Units
Course Attributes: 
EN H
AS HUM
FA HUM
AR HUM
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L33 Psych 4746 — Spring, 2019

Biological Pathways to Psychopathology: From genes and the environment to brain and behavior

This seminar will introduce students to methods and recent empirical literature evaluating links between genes, brain, and behavior. This research is beginning to illuminate specific biological pathways shaping risk for psychopathology. In particular, the course focuses on the design, analysis, and interpretation of multimodal research (e.g., fMRI, PET, EEG, pharmacology, molecular genetics, environmental assessment/manipulation) examining the biological underpinnings of behavior relevant to psychopathology. Primary journal articles, reviews, and book chapters are the readings for this seminar. PREREQ: Psych 100B and one of the following: Genes, Environment, and Human Behavior (Psych 345), Biological Psychology (Psych 3401), or Principles of Biology II (Biol 2970); OR Graduate Standing (prior coursework in psychology, neuroscience, and genetics is advised).
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Frequency Offered: 
None
Credits: 
3 Units
Course Attributes: 
AS NSM
FA SSC
AR SSC
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L33 Psych 4765 — Spring, 2019

Inside the Disordered Brain: Biological Bases of the Major Mental Disorders

How do subtle disturbances in brain circuits lead to abnormal behavior and psychopathology? This course provides students with a working knowledge of our rapidly evolving understanding of brain circuits that create order in our social, emotional and cognitive worlds, and how disorder within these circuits leads to a broad range of psychopathology including depression, anxiety, phobias, PTSD, OCD, addiction, schizophrenia, psychopathy and violence. PREREQ: Psych 100B and one of the following: Biological Psychology (Psych 3401), Abnormal Psych (Psych 354), or a basic Biology/Neuroscience course.
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Frequency Offered: 
Every 1 or 2 Years
Credits: 
3 Units
Course Attributes: 
FA NSM
AR NSM
AS NSM
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L33 Psych 494 — Spring, 2019

Behavioral Psychology Readings Group

This weekly journal-style readings class provides the opportunity to read and discuss seminal as well as current papers on the conceptual aspects of behavioral psychology and relevant research. Points of contact among behaviorism, cognitivism, and neuroscience, and the natural lines of fracture, will be examined. PREREQ: Psych 100B, and one of the following: Psych 361, Psych 360, or a Philosophy course.
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Frequency Offered: 
Annually
Related Courses: 
L64 494
U09 494
Credits: 
1 Unit
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L33 Psych 4971 — Spring, 2019

Undergraduate Teaching

Limited opportunities for outstanding undergraduates to serve as teaching assistants for selected departmental courses. PREREQ: P&BS major only, junior/senior standing and permission of Psych advisor, course instructor and departmental approval. Credit cannot be counted toward fulfulling the requirements for the major or minor in P&BS. Credit/No Credit only. Enrollment by Department Only.
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Every Semester
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2 Units
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L33 Psych 499 — Spring, 2019

STUDY FOR HONORS

Acceptance into the Honors program is based on superior performance as evidenced by the student's record in undergraduate course work and the written agreement (Petition for Permission to Enroll) of a member of the faculty of the Department (or other approved supervisor) to supervise an Honors project, as well as the Honors Coordinator, Dr. Mitch Sommers. The student must complete 6 units of Honors work (3 units of Psych 498 and 3 units of Psych 499), submit an acceptable written thesis, and be recommended by the department. Recommendation for an Honors degree will be based on the evaluation of the written thesis and the student's overall performance as an undergraduate. All students must meet with Dr. Sommers prior to registering. Students in the Honors Program will meet regularly in the Honors Seminar to discuss their research and become acquainted with the work of the other students. PREREQ: Psych 498
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L33 Psych 5067 — Spring, 2019

Quantitative Methods II

Continuation of Psych 5066. Introduction to multiple regression/correlation analysis. Topics include bivariate and multiple correlation and regression, regression diagnostics, representation of nominal or qualitative variables, polynomials, logistic regression, interactions, ANOVA, analysis of covariance, repeated measures, power calculations, and Bayesian approches to the general linear model . PREREQ: Psych 5066.
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Every 1 or 2 Years
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3 Units
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L33 Psych 5068 — Spring, 2019

Hierarchical Linear Models

Data in the social sciences are frequently organized hierarchically---students are enrolled in classes, which exist within separate schools, which are parts of different school systems; employees work within teams within different divisions of a company; the outcomes for participants or patients in different treatment groups are measured different numbers of times and include covariates that vary over time; partners, parents, and children are parts of family units that are parts of different communities. Hierarchical data contain dependencies that preclude traditional analyses (e.g., simple ANOVA or multiple regression), requiring instead an approach that correctly estimates error sources and identifies systematic effects at their appropriate level of influence. This course provides an introduction to the analysis of hierarchical data with an emphasis on the correct identification of models, analysis of hierarchical data with current software, proper interpretation of results, and use of appropriate diagnostic tests for model adequacy. PREREQ: Psych 5066 and 5067
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L33 Psych 5113 — Spring, 2019

Psychological Assessment II

An introduction to the theory, development, and evaluation of personality and diagnostic assessment techniques and tests. Topics will include psychometric issues (e.g., reliability and validity), as well as appropriate usage and interpretation of instruments commonly used to assess personality, mood, and psychopathology. The course involves practical application and interpretation of psychological assessments. PREREQ: Graduate standing in Psychological & Brain Sciences.
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L33 Psych 5191 — Spring, 2019

Cognitive, Computational, and Systems Neuroscience Project Building

The goal of this course is to help students in the CCSN Pathway develop the critical thinking skills necessary to develop and implement high quality, interdisciplinary research projects. Throughout the course of the semester, each student will develop a research plan in their chosen area of interest. The plan will be developed in consultation with at least two faculty members (from at least two different subdisciplines within the pathway) as well as the other students and faculty participating in the course. The culmination of this course will be for each student to produce an NIH-style grant proposal on the research project of their choosing. For most students, this will serve either as their thesis proposal or a solid precursor to the thesis proposal. The course will be designed to help facilitate the development of such a research plan through didactic work, class presentations, class discussion, and constructive feedback on written work. The course will begin with a review of written examples of outstanding research proposals, primarily in the form of grant submissions similar to those that the students are expected to develop (i.e., NRSA style proposals, R03 proposals). Review of these proposals will serve as a stimulus to promote discussion about the critical elements of good research proposals and designs in different areas. Each student will be expected to give three presentations throughout the semester that will provide opportunities to receive constructive feedback on the development and implementation of research aims. The first presentation (towards the beginning of the semester) will involve presentation of the student's general topic of interest and preliminary formulation of research questions. Feedback will emphasize ways to focus and develop the research hypotheses into well-formulated questions and experiments. The second presentation will involve a more detailed presentation of specific research questions (along the lines of NIH-style Sp
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Annually
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L41 5622
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L33 Psych 5225 — Spring, 2019

The Psychology of Social Stigma

This seminar aims to introduce students to theoretical and empirical social psychological research on prejudice and social stigma. The topics covered will include examinations of why individuals stigmatize: exploring cognitive, evolutionary, self and system justification explanations. The course will examine the effects of stigmatization for low-status groups (stereotype threat, dis-identification, compensation and health outcomes). We will explore the role of stigma in intergroup interactions and variation in the experience of stigma. Finally, we will examine high-status groups' perceptions of bias (e.g. perceptions of anti-white discrimination). PREREQ: Graduate standing in Psychological & Brain Sciences, or related field with permission of instructor.
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None
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3 Units
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L33 Psych 5373 — Spring, 2019

Neural Systems of Behavior and Psychopathology

This course provides students with a working knowledge of our rapidly evolving understanding of brain circuits that create order in our social, emotional and cognitive worlds, and how disorder within these circuits is associated with a broad range of psychopathology including depression, anxiety, phobias, PTSD, OCD, addiction, autism, schizophrenia, psychopathy and violence. PREREQ: Graduate standing in Psychological & Brain Sciences
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L33 Psych 5522 — Spring, 2019

NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT

This course will provide an overview of clinical measures used in assessing neurocognitive function. Assessment of a broad range of abilities will be discussed, primarily within the domains of memory, attention, language, motor, and visuospatial function. The foci of the course will be test administration, test interpretation, communication of results, and discussion of the clinical features of selected neuropsychological syndromes. Prerequisite: Open to clinical graduate students in Psychological & Brain Sciences and other advanced graduate students with permisison of the instructor.
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L33 Psych 555 — Spring, 2019

SEMINAR IN HEARING

This course will cover topics related to hearing conservation, including effects of noise on hearing, environmental noise, classroom acoustics, federal regulations, interactions of noise and other agents, and ototoxicity. Additional topics may vary year-to-year. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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Annually
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L89 511
M89 511
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3 Units
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L33 Psych 562 — Spring, 2019

READINGS IN PSYCHOLOGY

The course involves the satisfactory completion of prescribed reading in a special area of psychology. PREREQ: Permission of the instructor; graduate standing only.
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Every Semester
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L33 Psych 564 — Spring, 2019

Practicum in Psychotherapy

Ten hours per week supervised training in psychotherapy and behavior change in an applied clinical setting. PREREQ: Open to clinical graduate students in Psychological & Brain Sciences only.
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L33 Psych 5881 — Spring, 2019

Psychology of Aging

Study of both theory and empirical findings about the processes of aging in terms of brain structure and function, sensation, perception, cognition including learning and memory, intelligence, language, and related topics. PREREQ: Graduate students only.
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L33 Psych 592 — Spring, 2019

RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGY

PREREQ: Permission of the instructor; graduate standing only.
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L33 Psych 5958 — Spring, 2019

Emotion Regulation

The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to the field of emotion regulation. We will discuss theoretical and empirical work on emotion regulation from various areas of psychology, including social, personality, developmental, clinical, and neuroscience. Example topics include definitional issues, goals and strategies, personal and interpersonal consequences, sociocultural influences, life-span development, health and psychopathology. PREREQ: Graduate standing.
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3 Units
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L33 Psych 5999 — Spring, 2019

Recent Advances in Psychological Science Seminar Series

This is a regular seminar series offered in the department of Psychological & Brain Sciences that consists of outside speakers from around the world and country who present in the department colloquium series, as well as additional topics and speakers presented by faculty within the P&BS department. Attendance at this series is required for all graduate students in the department of Psychological & Brain Science. PREREQ: Graduate standing in P&BS.
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