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• PSY 1010: General Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  An introductory course in modern scientific psychology. Covers major domains of scientific psychology including biological foundations, sensations, perception, learning, motivation, human development and abnormal psychology. Examines major psychological and professional applications.
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• PSY 1010H: General Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Covers the fundamental principles of psychology, including biological bases of behavior, learning, memory, motivation, emotion, and social influences on behavior. Provides insight into how psychologists study the mind and behavior, and how psychological research can be applied to improve individual well-being and address real-world challenges. Fosters critical thinking and a deeper understanding of human behavior as well as lay the groundwork for further study in psychology and related fields. Guides highly motivated students in completing a project related to the course topics.
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• PSY 1100: Human Development Life Span

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Explores genetic and environmental influences on human development and behavior from conception and birth through old age and death. Examines typical physical, cognitive, and psychosocial changes at each developmental stage throughout the life span. Explores major theoretical perspectives on human development.
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• PSY 1250: Psychology Applied to Modern Life

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): PSY 1010 with grade C- or higher and (ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 with a C- grade or higher). Examines knowledge about key concepts and findings from the science of psychology. Applies effective strategies, grounded in psychology, to their own lives in areas that will help them to be healthier and happier. Includes stress, social influences and interpersonal communication, relationships and life transitions, and mental and physical health.
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• PSY 2020: Psychology as a Science and Profession

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Pre- or Corequisite(s): PSY 1010. Exposes students to psychology as a field of study and as a career option and serves as a foundation of their undergraduate education. Teaches the basics of social science writing convention (scholarly tone, precise language, APA style, etc.). Shows how psychology can provide insight into important social and scientific requirements.
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• PSY 2300: Abnormal Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): PSY 1010 (with C- grade or higher) and (ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 with a C- grade or higher). Examines the psychology, historical explanations, and current biological and psychological theories of abnormal behavior. Emphasizes the description of mental disorders according to the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.
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• PSY 2400: Positive Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): PSY 1010 (grade of C- or higher) and ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 (grade of C- or higher). Provides an overview of the scientific study of human strengths and virtues. Examines topics such as happiness, optimism, gratitude, altruism, forgiveness, human strengths, optimal performance, and personal fulfillment. Knowledge gains are reinforced with personalized experiential learning activities.
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• PSY 2420: Cognitive Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): PSY 1010 with grade C- or higher and (ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 with a C- grade or higher). Introduces the core concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in cognitive psychology. Includes perception, attention, memory, and higher cognitive processes. Explores animal as well as human research.
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• PSY 2500G: Social Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): PSY 1010 (with grade C- or higher) and (ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 with a C- grade or higher). Studies the ways in which social context influences behavior. Reviews both social and psychological research. Includes culture and personality theory. Presents a multi-disciplinary approach to understanding human behavior. Requires a research project to observe and report individual or group behavior in a real life setting.
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• PSY 2710: Introduction to Brain and Behavior

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 with a C- or higher. Introduces neuroanatomy and neurophysiology. Includes how neurons communicate to coordinate various functions and behaviors. Addresses research methods used to study the brain and the nervous-system mechanisms to control functions and behaviors.
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