Netta Weinstein
Motivation Psychology
Research Methods in Motivation
Course Objectives
I. Gain familiarity with psychology research design in the field of human motivation
II. Develop the ability to design and execute novel research studies
III. Have a basic understanding of quantitative analysis
IV. Learn skills for data presentation and for writing research papers
V. Develop the ability to critically examine published research papers
Abnormal Psychology
Course Objectives
I. Understand forms and perspectives of psychological disorders and abnormal behavior
II. Identify diagnoses of particular disorders and be able to describe their symptoms
III. Have knowledge of the causes or etiology of particular disorders and abnormal behaviors
IV. Understand the appropriateness and purported efficacy of treatments for disorders
V. Recognize the psycho-social-cultural factors influencing psychological disorders
Theories of Personality
Course Objectives
I. Gail familiarity with major personality theories
II. Ability to compare and contrast theoretical approaches
III. Integrate approaches to gain a basic understanding of the development of personality
IV. Familiarity with historical issues and controversies in personality theory
IV. Develop capacity to critically evaluate evidence in support of personality theories
Clinical Psychology
Course Objectives
I. Understand and integrate different approaches to psychotherapy
II. Develop capacity to critically examine empirical support for psychotherapy approaches
III. Develop familiarity with clinical assessments
IV. Understand legal and ethical considerations in clinical work
Introduction to Psychology
Course Objectives
I. Develop a basic understanding of the field of psychology
II. Develop understanding of social, biological, and developmental influences on psychology
III. Gain familiarity with cognitive, affective, and physiological influences on behavior
IV. Develop a basic understanding of development across the life-course
V. Gain familiarity with research methodology in psychology
VI. Develop familiarity with literature in psychology
Course Objectives
I. Gain familiarity with psychology research design in the field of human motivation
II. Develop the ability to design and execute novel research studies
III. Have a basic understanding of quantitative analysis
IV. Learn skills for data presentation and for writing research papers
V. Develop the ability to critically examine published research papers
Abnormal Psychology
Course Objectives
I. Understand forms and perspectives of psychological disorders and abnormal behavior
II. Identify diagnoses of particular disorders and be able to describe their symptoms
III. Have knowledge of the causes or etiology of particular disorders and abnormal behaviors
IV. Understand the appropriateness and purported efficacy of treatments for disorders
V. Recognize the psycho-social-cultural factors influencing psychological disorders
Theories of Personality
Course Objectives
I. Gail familiarity with major personality theories
II. Ability to compare and contrast theoretical approaches
III. Integrate approaches to gain a basic understanding of the development of personality
IV. Familiarity with historical issues and controversies in personality theory
IV. Develop capacity to critically evaluate evidence in support of personality theories
Clinical Psychology
Course Objectives
I. Understand and integrate different approaches to psychotherapy
II. Develop capacity to critically examine empirical support for psychotherapy approaches
III. Develop familiarity with clinical assessments
IV. Understand legal and ethical considerations in clinical work
Introduction to Psychology
Course Objectives
I. Develop a basic understanding of the field of psychology
II. Develop understanding of social, biological, and developmental influences on psychology
III. Gain familiarity with cognitive, affective, and physiological influences on behavior
IV. Develop a basic understanding of development across the life-course
V. Gain familiarity with research methodology in psychology
VI. Develop familiarity with literature in psychology