This course is an introduction to how the social sciences and the science of psychology, in particular, can contribute to the public policy arena. It is designed to provide students with a foundation for understanding a variety of psychological theories, how they can and are used to influence social policy, and what the social sciences can tell us about major social policy issues.

Research methods in psychology including single subject and group experiments, case studies, psychological test construction and observational field techniques. Emphasis on hands-on experience in labs and on lab reports.

Research methods in psychology including single subject and group experiments, case studies, psychological test construction and observational field techniques. Emphasis on hands-on experience in labs and on lab reports.

Attribution and other social judgment processes. Implicit causal theories in the interpretation and explanation of own and others' behavior. Motivational and cognitive biases in social cognition. Prerequisite: Psych 660.

Practice in application of psychological techniques to clinical settings and counseling. Taught with staffs of cooperating institutions and agencies. Credit, variable; may be repeated for additional credit.

Practice in application of psychological techniques to clinical settings and counseling. Taught with staffs of cooperating institutions and agencies. Credit, variable; may be repeated for additional credit.

Practice in application of psychological techniques to clinical settings and counseling. Taught with staffs of cooperating institutions and agencies. Credit, variable; may be repeated for additional credit.

Behavior is generated by the interplay between hormones and the brain. In this course, human and animal research will be examined to explore how the endocrine and nervous systems interact to control functions such as reproductive behaviors, aggression, and food intake. The course will also examine how the brain modifies hormone levels to cope with changing environmental conditions and stress.

The brain and its relation to behavior. Elements of the brain and their circuits, the major functions of the brain, how they operate. How neuroscientists study the brain and nervous system. Some major brain diseases and disorders; how they may be treated. Prerequisite: introductory life science course (biology, psychology, biochemistry, etc.) or consent of instructor.

Continuation of Psych 640. Introduction to analysis of variance and correlational techniques, related to the general problem of inference in the social sciences. Prerequisite: Psych 640.