Introduces students to a variety of methods used in psychological research. All sections of this course cover the basic methodological techniques of contemporary psychology such as observational, experimental and survey methods. Sections differ in the particular content theme used to illustrate these methods. Priority is given to Smith College psychology majors and minors. Prerequisite: PSY 100. PSY 201 recommended (may be concurrent.) Enrollment limited to 15.

Introduces students to a variety of methods used in psychological research. All sections of this course cover the basic methodological techniques of contemporary psychology such as observational, experimental and survey methods. Sections differ in the particular content theme used to illustrate these methods. Priority is given to Smith College psychology majors and minors. Prerequisite: PSY 100. PSY 201 recommended (may be concurrent.) Enrollment limited to 15.

Introduces students to a variety of methods used in psychological research. All sections of this course cover the basic methodological techniques of contemporary psychology such as observational, experimental and survey methods. Sections differ in the particular content theme used to illustrate these methods. Priority is given to Smith College psychology majors and minors. Prerequisite: PSY 100. PSY 201 recommended (may be concurrent.) Enrollment limited to 15.

A study of psychopathology and related issues. Course covers a broad range of DSM-5 disorders. Recent clinical and experimental findings stressed, particularly as they relate to major conceptions of mental illness and treatment considerations. Prerequisite: PSY 100. Enrollment limited to 60.

Offered as NSC 130 and PSY 130. Introduction to brain-behavior relations in humans and other species. An overview of anatomical, neural, hormonal and neurochemical bases of behavior in both normal and clinical cases. Discussions include the biological basis of sexual behavior, sleep, emotions, depression, schizophrenia, autism, ADHD and neurological disorders. The course focuses on clinical cases in human neuroscience. Open to entering students. Enrollment limited to 60.

An introductory course surveying fundamental principles and findings in classical and contemporary psychology. Discussions typically include: the brain, learning, memory, development, emotion, behavioral genetics, personality, social psychology, psychopathology, and therapies. In addition to these topics, students learn how to read and summarize primary psychological research. Enrollment limited to 25.

An introductory course surveying fundamental principles and findings in classical and contemporary psychology. Discussions typically include: the brain, learning, memory, development, emotion, behavioral genetics, personality, social psychology, psychopathology, and therapies. In addition to these topics, students learn how to read and summarize primary psychological research. Enrollment limited to 25.

An introductory course surveying fundamental principles and findings in classical and contemporary psychology. Discussions typically include: the brain, learning, memory, development, emotion, behavioral genetics, personality, social psychology, psychopathology, and therapies. In addition to these topics, students learn how to read and summarize primary psychological research. Enrollment limited to 25.

An introductory course surveying fundamental principles and findings in classical and contemporary psychology. Discussions typically include: the brain, learning, memory, development, emotion, behavioral genetics, personality, social psychology, psychopathology, and therapies. In addition to these topics, students learn how to read and summarize primary psychological research. Enrollment limited to 25.