Catalog, 1958-1959 - Hoover Library
Catalog, 1958-1959 - Hoover Library
Catalog, 1958-1959 - Hoover Library
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<strong>1958</strong> Courses of Instruction-Psychology<br />
!J0I. SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY.<br />
Psychologicalanalysis of the behavior of the individual a" a<br />
member of social groups. Topics include motivation, beliefs.<br />
attitudes, public opinion, propaganda, prejudice, tensions. and<br />
social problems.<br />
Three periods a week. Credit, three semester hours.<br />
.!lOll. PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING.<br />
An introductory course in testing; a study of the construction,<br />
administration, interpretation, and use of tests of intelligence,<br />
aptitude, interests, and personality. Prerequisite, six<br />
semester hours of Psychology;students who have not had Mathematics<br />
315 must have the permission of the instructor to enter<br />
the course. Materials fee. $3.00.<br />
Three periods a week. Credit, three semester houri.<br />
309. ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY.<br />
The incidence, causes, treatment, and prevention of the disorganized<br />
personality. This course may be elected separately,<br />
although it is designed as a continuation of Psychology 210.<br />
Prerequisite, at least six semester hours of Psychology.<br />
Three periods a week. Credit, three semester hours.<br />
3'0. INTRODUCTORY EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY.<br />
A course designed to familiarize students with the method!<br />
and results of laboratory research. Prerequisite, Mathematics 315.<br />
Laboratory fee, $5.00.<br />
One class period and two two-hour laboratory periods II<br />
week. Credit, three semester hours.<br />
Alternates with Psychology 312. Offered in <strong>1958</strong>-<strong>1959</strong>.<br />
312. HISTORY AND CURRENT THEORIES IN PSYCHOLOGY.<br />
A critical survey of influential viewpoints, theories, and<br />
trends; the historical development and contemporary systems of<br />
psychology.<br />
Three periods a week. Credit, three semester hours.<br />
Alternates with Psychology 310. Not offered in <strong>1958</strong>-<strong>1959</strong>.<br />
317; 3I7R. PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMA:.i DEVELOPMENT.<br />
Development from the prenatal period through old age, with<br />
special emphasis on infancy, childhood, and adolescence;physical,<br />
mental, and emotional development, and social adjustment.<br />
Three class periods a week and directed observation in the<br />
field. Credit, three semester hours.<br />
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