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Personality is defined and methods of assessing and studying it are considered. Major theories of personality are investigated. The major theories are used to explore issues including love, hate, gender, culture, religion, stress, adjustment, and health. Students are challenged to apply theories to the personality of a specific historical figure. PSY 3043 Abnormal Psychology (Same as CRJ 3043) Abnormal Psychology is an introduction to the study of psychopathology. The difficulty of determining whether specific behaviors should be considered abnormal is exam- ined. A history of views about abnormal behavior is discussed as is current thinking on the subject. Models used for explaining abnormal behavior are described and issues related to diagnosis and assessment of psychological disorders are given attention. The primary emphasis of the course is the study of categories of mental disorders and their symptoms as well as possible causes and recommended treatments for specific disorders. Prerequisites: JR Standing. PSY 3083 Social Psychology (Same as SOC 3083) Social Psychology is a study of behavior in social contexts, including interpersonal at- traction, group dynamics, leadership, conformity, and a host of additional social psychology constructs and theories. It is the intent of this course to introduce the student to those variables and relationships that describe and even predict human behavior as influenced by the presence of others. PSY 3093 Social Research Methods for the Online Program only (same as CRJ/ HSE/SOC 3093) Social Research Methods introduces the tools and techniques of inquiry applied in the so- cial sciences. During the term the student will be exposed to the vocabulary, the generally accepted yet varied methods, and the potential sources of error associated with the investi- gation of social phenomena. We will discuss the constructs of sampling, measurement, research design, and data analysis as well as the very important process of forming a meaningful and rigorous research question. Such constructs as reliability, validity, error, etc. will be defined and made useful in the minds and actions of thoughtful scientists and citizens. PSY 4013 Tests and Measurements Tests and Measurements provides the student of behavioral sciences with a basic foun- dation in the components of psychological assessment. The course addresses basic psychological assessment concepts and develops an awareness of the variety of assess- ment instruments that are available. Students become familiar with the components of the assessment of personality and cognitive ability and discuss the professional and ethical standards and social issues in assessment. SOC 3153 Sociology of Work and Occupations Sociology of Work and Occupations addresses contemporary work issues including specialization, the impact of the technological revolution, rapidly changing roles of men and women at work, and the evolving nature of the global economy. Critical review of research findings based on studies of work, organizational structure and major occupational categories and worker traits will be emphasized.

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