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5356. Elementary Statistics.
Basic formulas, methods and interpretations of statistical measures.
5361. Adolescent Psychology.
Physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and moral characteristics of the adolescent.
5368. Psychological Tests and Measurement.
The characteristics of individual and group measurement as applicable for use in personnel and
guidance services.
5370. Social Psychology.
Factors and processes involved in intersocial stimulation and their products. Prerequisite:
Psychology 2320 or Sociology 2321.
5371. Behavior Modification.
An overview of techniques used to modify human behaviors. Behavioral projects will be conducted to
appropriately increase or decrease behaviors or fears in self or others.
5372. Principles of Guidance.
An introduction to the field of guidance services in the school.
5373. Psychology of Exceptional Children.
A survey of the nature and needs of exceptional children, including the mentally retarded, gifted, and
emotionally disturbed. (Same as Ed. 5373).
5374. The Emotionally Disturbed Child.
A study of social and emotional deviance in children including intervention and prevention
strategies.
5375. Organizational apd Industrial Psychology.
The application bf psychological principles to business and industrial problems. Prerequisite: Psy
2320.
5376. Psychology of Mental Retardation.
The nature and characteristics of mental retardation and its social, emotional, and cognitive aspects.
(Same as Ed. 5376).
5377. Methods in Language and Learning Disabilities.
A survey of more prominent theoretical approaches to the education of the retarded. Special
emphasis is placed on the practical application of various methodologies. (Same as Com. 5371 and
Ed. 5377.
5378. Psychosomatics: Stress and Its Management.
A study of physiological factors and psychological processes in relation to stressors and of techniques
to use in minimizing the negative effects of stress.
5379. Psychophysiology.
An overview of nervous system functioning and an exploration of the methods of measurement of
physiological processes reacting to stimulus input considering current topics and research.
5381. Curriculum for the Mentally Retarded.
The adaptation of usual and special methods for teaching the retarded. A knowledge of effective
methods, techniques, and materials as well as an understanding of curricula for the normal child is
presupposed. Prerequisites: Ed.-Psy. 4373, Ed.-Psy. 4376, Ed.-Psy. 4377 and basic work in elementary
education. (Same as Ed. 5381).
5382. Abnormal Psychology.
An analysis of the types of psychological abnormalities, their etiologies and accepted methods of
treatment. Prerequisite: 12 hours in psychology.
5385. Introduction to Counseling.
Introduction to counseling theory, philosophy, and principles.
5387. Personality Theories.
A survey of major personality theories. Prerequisite: 15 hours of psychology.
5389. Theories of Learning.
An evaluation of the systems proposed by major learning theorists; analysis of research and experimental
studies relevant to controversial issues; current status and some applications of contemporary
theories. Prerequisite: 15 hours of psychology.
5391. Group Dynamics.
The principles and operations underlying group actions and interactions.
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