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• PSYC 425: Gerontology

  3.00 Credits

  Coastal Carolina University

  
  An indepth analysis of the aging process in late adulthood through death and dying. Psychosocial influences on normal and diseased aging processes will be examined. An emphasis on procedures and strategies for effectively intervening with both well and frail elderly will enable the student to integrate knowledge of gerontology into a disciplinary context. Prerequisite:    Take PSYC*101;
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• PSYC 428: Schl Psyc and Exceptal Chidrn

  3.00 Credits

  Coastal Carolina University

  
  This course describes exceptional children within educational settings. Topics will include giftedness, learning disabilities, mental disabilities, emotional/behavioral problems, and sensory/motor impairments. The characteristics, etiology, assessment and treatment of children within these categories will be examined. Prerequisite:    Take PSYC*101;
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• PSYC 430: Social Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  Coastal Carolina University

  
  An examination of human behavior in social situations. Topics include attitudes and attitude change, affiliation and interpersonal attraction, prejudice, stereotypes, social order, conformity, altruism, territoriality, aggression, competition, cooperation, socialization, and communication. Prerequisite:    Take PSYC*101;
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• PSYC 440: Theories of Personality

  3.00 Credits

  Coastal Carolina University

  
  (3)(Prereq: PSYC 101) A survey of the major personality theories of the "normal" individual as explanations of behavior and human differences. Topics include trait factor theories, psychodynamic theories, social/behaviorial theories and humanistic theories. Offered as needed. Prerequisite:    Take PSYC*101;
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• PSYC 445: Approaches to Psychotherapy

  3.00 Credits

  Coastal Carolina University

  
  (3 credits)(Prereq: PSYC*101) This course is an introduction to the major theories of counseling and psychotherapy, including contemporary approaches. Lectures, readings, films, class discussions, and experiential class exercises are used to facilitate the exploration of the theories, methods, and research in the practice of counseling and psychotheraphy. Students learn the theories and techniques of major psychotherapy approaches, an awareness of ethical issues associated with the field, an understanding of the different critiques that have been directed at mainstream therapeutic approaches, and a growing awareness of various therapeutic philosophies. F Prerequisite:    Take PSYC*101;
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• PSYC 450: Sensation and Perception

  3.00 Credits

  Coastal Carolina University

  
  An in-depth study of each sensory system (orienting, cutaneous and kinesthetic sensitivity, olfaction, gustation, audition, vision). Topics include structures and functions within each system, development of systems, psychological perceptions and sensations, illusions, and interactions between systems. Prerequisite:    Take PSYC*101;
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• PSYC 460: Physiological Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  Coastal Carolina University

  
  A survey of the relationships between the nervous system and behavior. Topics include basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, signaling and information processing in the nervous system, psychopharmacology, and selected behavioral topics such as biological rhythms, hunger, thirst, learning, and memory. Prerequisite:    Take PSYC*101;
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• PSYC 462: Animal Behavior

  3.00 Credits

  Coastal Carolina University

  
  The identification and classification of behavior patterns exhibited by various species of animals and the determination of relationships among behaviors of such species together with their origins and development. Prerequisite:    Take PSYC*101;
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• PSYC 465: Psychology and the Law

  3.00 Credits

  Coastal Carolina University

  
  This course is designed to examine the multiple and ever-expanding roles that psychology plays in the legal/criminal justice system. Topics include legal procedural issues, pretrial publicity issues, jury selection, eyewitness identification and testimony, lineup procedures, presentation of scientific evidence, expert witnesses, jury decision making, death penalty, and insanity pleas. Prerequisite:    Take PSYC*101;
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• PSYC 470: Industrial/Organizational Psy

  3.00 Credits

  Coastal Carolina University

  
  This course provides an introduction to the area of industrial/organizational (I/O) psychology and how psychological research is applied to behavior in the workplace. Topics include recruitment and selection of employees, the effects of job satisfaction and job commitment on performance, antecedents and consequences of work-related stress, and motivation and leadership. Prerequisite:    Take PSYC*101;
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