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  • PSY 3280: Cultural Development

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course focuses on major constructs of development psychology from a cross-cultural viewpoint. An in-depth analysis of how cultural factors influence the development of social, emotional, cognitive, and motor processes in infants and children as well as cultural influences in theory of mind and moral judgment in children is covered. We will also examine the influence of culture on self and social identity. Cultural differences in parental styles in adolescent development as well as the physical, biological, cognitive, and emotional development in adolescence will be reviewed. We will analyze the cross-cultural influences on stress adaptation and resilience in children and adolescents. Finally, we examine cross-cultural influences on adulthood, maturity, and the aging process. Prerequisites: 'C' or better in PSY 1010 OR PSY 1011 OR AP Psychology score of 3+ OR IB Psychology score of 5+
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  • PSY 3290: Biol Stress/Development

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    How do exposures to stress impact our development? In this course we examine how environmental information in general, and early life stress in particular, 'gets under the skin' to shape human development. The course begins with an overview of basic evolutionary-developmental principles as a foundation for understanding how the developing person adapts their physiology and behavior to different social and physical conditions (what is called developmental programming). To illustrate this process, we will examine fetal and infant development as a case study'to demonstrate how the child employs environmental information early in life to guide different developmental pathways.An evolutionary-developmental approach'the application of the basic principles of evolutionary theory, and particularly life history theory, to explain contemporary human development and its variations'will provide an integrative theoretical framework for drawing together the different course topics. Prerequisites: 'C' or better in PSY 1010 OR PSY 1011 OR ANTH 1020 OR ANTH 1050 OR AP Psychology score of 3+ OR IB Psychology score of 5+ OR PSY CLEP score of 50+
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  • PSY 3300: Infant Mental Health I

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    The first course in a two-course series that provides an in-depth examination of typical and atypical infant and early childhood development through a culturally-relevant, relationship-focused lens. This course will allow students to uncover developmentally-relevant risk factors, and learn more about how early life stress and trauma can impact biopsychosocial development in infancy and early childhood. Specifically, we will review the impacts of parental psychopathology, early life stress effects on the infant brain, and physiological, emotional, and cognitive development. Students will be able to articulate how early life stress and exposure to parental psychopathology 'get under the skin' to affect behavioral and mental health outcomes. Prerequisites: 'C' or better in PSY 1010 OR PSY 1011 OR FCS 2610 OR AP Psychology score of 3+ OR IB Psychology score of 5+ OR PSY CLEP score of 50+
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  • PSY 3320: Sci and Prac Clin Psych

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Types of problems, assessment methods, therapeutic theories and techniques; professional roles of the clinical psychologist. Prerequisites: 'C' or better in PSY 1010 OR PSY 1011 OR AP Psychology score of 3+ OR IB Psychology score of 5+ OR PSY CLEP score of 50+
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  • PSY 3321: HON Sci/Prac Clin Psy

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course provides an overview of the field of clinical psychology, which encompasses diverse professional activities, including: comprehensive mental and behavioral health care; consultation to agencies and communities; training, education and supervision; and clinical science and evidence-based practice. Throughout the course students will explore training and certification requirements for the profession of clinical psychology, ethical considerations in clinical science and practice, the role of cultural diversity in clinical psychology, current professional controversies, primary components of clinical practice (including assessment, diagnostic classification and psychotherapeutic interventions), and specialties within the field (e.g., health psychology, neuropsychology). Students in this honors section will be encouraged to think critically about clinical psychology through written work, literature reviews, classroom exercises and other experiential activities available at the University and in the broader community. Prerequisites: 'B' or better in (PSY 1010 OR PSY 1011 OR AP Psychology score of 3+ OR IB Psychology score of 5+ OR PSY CLEP score of 50+) AND Full Major status in Honors Psychology AND Member of the Honors College
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  • PSY 3330: Clinical Stress Science

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course provides an overview of stress psychophysiology, sources of stress, and stress management intervention. In addition to lecture material, students will engage in a variety of experiential activities involving self-monitoring of stressors and stress responses, as well as learning stress management techniques such as stress exposures reduction, relaxation training, assertiveness, time management, and health behavior change. Prerequisites: 'C' or better in PSY 1010 OR PSY 1011 OR AP Psychology score of 3+ OR IB Psychology score of 5+ OR PSY CLEP score of 50+
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  • PSY 3340: Exploration Psych & Art

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    There is a long tradition linking psychology and art; however, examining art from the perspective of psychology, or psychology from the perspective of art is too reductionist, because either perspective does not encourage a thoughtful dialogue where both disciplines can mutually inform and challenge one another. A well grounded interdisciplinary approach should value contributions and criticisms from both disciplines. Perhaps the best way to integrate these two disciplines meaningfully is to focus on the notion that both are attempting to understand the human condition. Specifically throughout this course we will integrate perspectives from art and psychology by using diverse theoretical perspectives and presenting compelling research. Prerequisites: 'C' or better in PSY 1010 OR PSY 1011 OR AP Psychology score of 3+ OR IB Psychology score of 5+ OR PSY CLEP score of 50+
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  • PSY 3360: Behavioral Modification

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Behavior modification is the application of behavioral theory for the purpose of assessing, evaluating, understanding, and altering human behavior. The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to foundational behavior modification techniques across a wide range of applications and settings. The course will have a major emphasis on (1) techniques for analyzing and identifying the function and determinants of behavior; (2) understanding and applying operant and respondent learning principles to establish new behavior, decrease undesirable/maladaptive behaviors, and increase desirable/adaptive behaviors; (3) understanding how to objectively assess and evaluate behavior modification programs/interventions; and (4) understanding some of the many applications of behavior modification principles in everyday life. Prerequisites: "C" or better in (PSY 1010 OR PSY 1011) OR (AP Psychology score of 3 or higher) OR (IB Psychology score of 5 or higher) OR (PSY CLEP score of 50 or higher).
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  • PSY 3370: Bod Img & Eat Disord

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Body image and eating attitudes develop through a complex interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors. This course will focus on the underlying causes and psychosocial factors that drive humans to experience different contexts of body image and eating attitudes. Assessment, treatment, and prevention strategies will be discussed. Prerequisites: 'C' or better in PSY 1010 OR PSY 1011 OR AP Psychology score of 3+ OR IB Psychology score of 5+ OR PSY CLEP score of 50+
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  • PSY 3405: Psychology and Law

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    The new psycho-legal literature reviewed with emphasis on the psychological basis of voir dire, eyewitness behavior, courtroom persuasion, jury deliberation, and mental health issues. Prerequisites: "C" or better in (PSY 1010 OR PSY 1011) OR (AP Psychology score of 3 or higher) OR (IB Psychology score of 5 or higher) OR (PSY CLEP score of 50 or higher).
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