2009-2011 - Benedict College

206 SOCIAL SCIENCES AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEPARTMENT
interventions concerning behaviors that have been identified as “abnormal.”
Various psychological disorders are examined and the effect of these disorders on individual adjustment,
interpersonal relations, and the society as a whole are addressed.
PSY 432 Cognitive Psychology
credit 3 hrs.
Theory and empirical research on human information processing and performance are examined.
Topics include: attention, perception, learning, memory, reasoning, language, problem solving, and
creativity.
PSY 433 Psychology of Health and Medicine
credits 3 hrs.
This course surveys, from a research-based perspective, the physical, behavioral, and psychological
factors that contribute to health risks and diseases. Various behaviors and attitudes that relate to
health enhancement, disease prevention, safety, and rehabilitation are identified.
The role of the medical profession and issues involved in seeking medical care and adhering to health
care regimens also are examined.
PSY 434 Clinical Psychology
credit 3 hrs.
This course is a survey of clinical practice. Topics include the professional training of clinical practitioners,
the techniques of assessment and intervention, and application to family violence, depression,
anxiety, and juvenile and criminal offenders.
PSY 435 Advanced Experimental Psychology
credit 3 hrs.
Various experimental designs and appropriate statistical tests are covered. This course include both
lecture and laboratory exercises.
PSY 436 Psychological Measurements
credit 3 hrs.
The historical development, critical assessment and current uses of various techniques are covered
Attention is given to measurement of personality, interest, aptitudes, attitudes, intelligence, clinical
assessment, and therapeutic outcomes.
PSY 437 Psychology of Alcohol and Drug Use
credit 3 hrs.
Theory and research of substance abuse is the focus of this course. Topics Include prevalence of use,