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• PSYC A361: Cognitive Processes Laboratory

  1.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Aiken

  
  (Prereq: Grades of C or better in PSYC A101and PSYC A325; Prereq. or coreq: Grade of C or better in PSYC A326) Practice in experimental techniques to measure cognitive phenomena, including perception, attention, memory, and language. One three-hour laboratory per week.
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• PSYC A370: Cognitive Neuroscience

  3.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Aiken

  
  (Prereq: Grade of C or better in PSYC A101) Examination of theories and research of the neural bases of various cognitive functions, such as memory, attention, perception, and problem solving. "FA: 4/29/2013"
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• PSYC A371: Cognitive Neuroscience Lab

  1.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Aiken

  
  (Prereq: Grade of C or better in PSYC A325; Prereq or coreq: Grade of C or better in PSYC A326; PSYC A370) Practice in the various behavioral and electrophysiological research methodologies in the study of the neural bases of cognitive functions. One three-hour laboratory per week.
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• PSYC A375: Neurobiology of Stress

  3.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Aiken

  
  (Pre-req: PSYC A101 with a grade of "C" or better.) An examination of empirical research focusing on basic, translational, and clinical research of stress and its effect on the brain and behavior. Topics will include structural, physiological, and adaptive plasticity; pathophysiology of stress; acute and chronic stress; effects of stress on memory and cognition; stress-related neuropyschiatric disorders (depression, trauma, PTSD); and neuropsychopharmacology.
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• PSYC A380: Motivation

  3.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Aiken

  
  (Prereq: Grade of C or better in PSYC A101) The study of human behavior as it is determined by motives and emotions. An analysis of primary and learned motivators in the context of contemporary research and theory, with emphasis on the relationship of motives and emotions to the reward, punishment and energization of behavior.
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• PSYC A381: Motivation Laboratory

  1.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Aiken

  
  (Prereq: Grade of C or better in PSYC A325; Prereq or coreq: Grade of C or better in PSYC A326; PSYC A380; or departmental permission) Practice in the experimental techniques in the study of human motives and emotions. Students will develop methodological skills in the assessment and manipulation of the physiological, cognitive, and behavioral determinants of the motives and emotions. One three-hour laboratory per week.
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• PSYC A385: Psych Prosocial Behavior

  3.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Aiken

  
  (Prereq: PSYC A101) This course surveys the development of prosocial behavior (i.e., behavior intended to benefit others) with an emphasis on community engagement via service-learning. Topics include the evolutionary and biological bases of prosocial behavior and its correlates, relational approaches to understanding moral and prosocial development, and the impact of prosocial behavior on individuals and communities.
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• PSYC A390: Psych Culture Diversity

  3.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Aiken

  
  (Prereq: PSYC A101) A survey of the principles, theories, empirical research, and applications of psychology of culture and diversity. Topics covered include acculturation and immigration, racial/ethnic identity development, cultural and contextual influences on mental health, prejudice and privilege, cultural competence, and cultural humility. In addition to cognitive, developmental, social, and clinical psychology, diversity and cultural issues will be analyzed in the context of neuroscience.
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• PSYC A398: Intermediate Psych. Research

  1.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Aiken

  
  (Pre-req: Grades of C or better in PSYC A101 and PSYC 298; Prereq or coreq: PSYC 325, PSYC 326, and Departmental permission) Students will participate in on-going psychological research. Students will be expected to prodoce a written or oral report of their resarch activities. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours. May not be used for major credit. (Pass/gail only)
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• PSYC A400: Psychology Exceptional Child

  3.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Aiken

  
  (Prereq: Grade of C or better in PSYC A101) A study of the mentally, sensory or physically handicapped or disabled child and the gifted/talented child; the characteristics, causes, needs and guidance of development. Stability and change in cognition, social behavior and personality will be explored.
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