Basic conceptual knowledge of statistical reasoning, skill in applying common statistical techniques. Topics include probability; measures of central tendency, variability, and correlation; and statistical inference involving one- and two-group means. (Gen.Ed. R2)

Basic conceptual knowledge of statistical reasoning, skill in applying common statistical techniques. Topics include probability; measures of central tendency, variability, and correlation; and statistical inference involving one- and two-group means. (Gen.Ed. R2)

Basic conceptual knowledge of statistical reasoning, skill in applying common statistical techniques. Topics include probability; measures of central tendency, variability, and correlation; and statistical inference involving one- and two-group means. (Gen.Ed. R2)

Basic conceptual knowledge of statistical reasoning, skill in applying common statistical techniques. Topics include probability; measures of central tendency, variability, and correlation; and statistical inference involving one- and two-group means. (Gen.Ed. R2)

Unlike some other scientific fields, we all have some naive understanding and conception about psychology, perhaps because we think we know ourselves quite well. For example, one without expertise in chemistry can only guess what happens if she mixes hydrogen peroxide with dishwashing detergent and yeast, but one without expertise in psychology may easily conclude that listening to music while studying boosts attention and therefore improves performance. However, much of what we believe to be true about ourselves and the human nature is very often false.

To give students a deeper understanding of families' experiences, and to provide families with much needed support, students will provide home-based respite care to a family raising a child, adolescent or adult with an intellectual or developmental disability. Students will learn about the nature and function of respite care through assigned readings and class discussion. Students will receive training on best practices in providing care to a person with a disability in the home context.

Overview of the field. The natural and social science sub-areas of psychology; includes biological psychology, cognitive psychology, social psychology, developmental psychology, and clinical psychology. Relating research and theories to contemporary issues and problems in day-to-day life. (Gen.Ed. SB)

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This course aims to provide an overview of Brazilian literature in the English language by looking at the most representative works, authors and translators from the end of the 19th century to the beginning of the 21st century. The course will, at the same time, offer a space for an introductory practical workshop of Portuguese-English translation emphasizing translation as a creative, inspiring and powerful activity.