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PSYC 308J Women Across Cultures (1)Prerequisite: PSYC 100. An exploration of how women respondto the interaction of gender, culture, and ethnicity. Focus is onexamining cultural commonalities and differences in psychologicalissues that women encounter. Problems that affect women as a resultof race, class, or gender and possible solutions are presented. Studentsmay receive credit for only one of the following courses:PSYC 308J or PSYC 309J.PSYC 308K Introduction to BlackPsychology (1)Prerequisite: PSYC 100. An introduction to issues and perspectivesin the study of the psychological development of Black people,particularly in America, over the past 100 years. Topics includethe Afrocentric and Eurocentric ethos; the nature of Blackpersonality as affected by slavery and racism; psychological assessment,treatment, and counseling techniques; and the relationshipsbetween psychological research and social policy in American andWestern research.PSYC 308N Psychology of ExtremeEnvironments (1)Prerequisite: PSYC 100. An exploration of the biological, cognitive,and social factors affecting psychological survival and stressunder extreme or unusual environmental conditions (e.g., thosefound in desert, arctic, underwater, and cybernetic environmentsand in outer space). Emphasis is on applying theory and researchmethodology to relevant issues such as wellness, communication,problem solving, and interpersonal relationships.PSYC 308P Multicultural Training inOrganizations (1)(Formerly PSYC 309P.) Prerequisite: PSYC 100. A study of strategiesto improve self-image, communication style, and public presentationsbased on a cross-cultural perspective of management.Theoretical foundations and relevant research are examined as thebasis for practical applications of multicultural training in organizations.Activities and demonstrations are designed to providevaluable knowledge and cross-cultural skills.PSYC 308Q Psychology of Religion (1)(Formerly PSYC 309Q.) Prerequisite: PSYC 100. An examinationof the relationship of modern psychology and traditional religionin finding meaning in human reality and providing concepts andtechniques for the ordering of the interior life. Topics include attitudestoward anxiety, issues of guilt, existential trust, the natureof suffering and evil, and the image of God and the function ofbelief.PSYC 308S Psychology of Social Advocacyand Justice (1)Prerequisite: PSYC 100. An introduction to the history, researchmethods, and real-world applications of advocacy for social justice.Focus is on individual, interpersonal, group, and organizationalfactors in social advocacy. Topics include personal skills,persuasion and attitude change, couples and family advocacy,risk analysis and management, strategic empowerment, and theimpact of advocacy on the legal and mental health professionsas well as consumerism and peace building. Practical tools ofadvocacy discussed include the media and the arts.PSYC 308T Psychology of PoliticalBehavior (1)(Formerly PSYC 309T.) Prerequisite: PSYC 100. An overview ofpsychological influences on domestic and international politics.Focus is on analyzing political behavior from a psychological perspective.Topics include what voters look for in a candidate, howthe various media affect elections, how foreign policy is made,and how our perceptions of other nations may be distorted.PSYC 309 Special Topics in Psychology:Clinical Science Theme (1–3)Prerequisite: PSYC 100. Seminar discussion of topics of currentinterest. The areas explored may extend or augment those coveredin more general topical courses. May be repeated to a maximumof 6 credits when topics differ.PSYC 309C Psychology of EatingDisorders (1)Prerequisite: PSYC 100. An introduction to the current researchon eating disorders—anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and obesity.Topics include adolescent eating behavior, theoretical explanations,factors associated with eating disorders, and the generalmanagement of disorders.PSYC 309F Introduction to AdolescentPsychopathology (1)Prerequisite: PSYC 100. An exploration of both theoretical andapplied aspects of abnormal adolescent development. Topicsinclude eating disorders, juvenile delinquency, theft, murder,depression, and suicide. An overview of key elements in the clinicaldiagnosis of adolescent psychopathology is also presented.218