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PSYC 309H Psychological Consequences ofWar and Violent Conflict (1)Prerequisite: PSYC 100. A study of the effects of war on variousgroups of vulnerable people using a case example. Theoreticalbases and issues are emphasized in order to better understand thedevelopment of disorders, the expression of these disorders, andtreatment and rehabilitation.PSYC 309I Introduction to Psychoanalysis (1)(Not a course in psychotherapy.) Prerequisite: PSYC 100. A studyof psychoanalysis as a means to illuminate healthy and unhealthyhuman behaviors, especially in interpersonal relationships. Thegoal is to gain a basic understanding and appreciation of psychoanalytictheory. Readings and exercises are designed to encouragethe application of analytical theory to personal situations.PSYC 309K Managing Interpersonal Stressand Conflict (1)Prerequisites: PSYC 100. An exploration of the nature and causesof stress and techniques for its management. Psychological processesthat cause interpersonal conflict and those that can bringabout its reduction are covered. Interpersonal and group factors,such as cooperation and negotiation, are discussed.PSYC 309L Traumatic Stress Disorder (1)Prerequisite: PSYC 100. A presentation of the causes, symptoms,diagnosis, and treatment of individuals suffering from traumaticstress disorders. Biological, environmental, and developmentalperspectives are considered. Relevant activities and real-worldapplications supplement study.PSYC 309O Interpersonal and FamilyCounseling (1)Prerequisite: PSYC 100. An overview of counseling approachesand techniques. Focus is on compiling rules and suggestions foreffective counseling and understanding the differences betweencounseling, therapy, and friendship through a case-study analysis.Exposure to role playing and alternative counseling approaches isprovided. The analysis of personality and interpersonal dynamicsand various methods of coping with culturally diverse counselingsituations are also addressed.PSYC 309P Multicultural Psychotherapy (1)Prerequisite: PSYC 100. An exploration of the impact of race,ethnicity, religion, and other cultural differences on the practiceof sensitive and effective psychotherapy. Topics include communication,family structure, values, and motivation. The interrelationshipof culture, clinical assessment, and diagnosis is alsoconsidered. Students may receive credit only once for this course.PSYC 309W Professional Psychology (1)Prerequisite: PSYC 100. An overview of the profession of psychology.Lessons learned in teaching, research, therapy, and organizationalconsulting are presented by a panel of psychologists. Careergoals and aspirations are also addressed.PSYC 309X Ethics in Mental Health andPsychological Treatment (1)Prerequisite: PSYC 100. A general introduction to ethical considerationsin the diagnosis and treatment of psychologicallyimpaired persons. Topics include confidentiality, dual relationships,credentialing, recordkeeping, informed consent, and legalconcerns.PSYC 309Y Introduction to Hypnosis (1)Prerequisite: PSYC 100. An introduction to some of the basicconcepts and principles of hypnosis for psychological practice.The relationship between hypnosis and systematic desensitizationand their respective roles in affecting human behavior are examined.Therapeutic uses of hypnosis and practical exercises in theuse of self-hypnosis are also explored.PSYC 310 Perception (3)Prerequisite: PSYC 100; PSYC 200 and 305 recommended. Asurvey of phenomena and theories of perception. Topics includethe psychological, anatomical, physiological, and environmentalfactors important in determining how humans perceive the world.Historical background and contemporary research are examined.PSYC 315 Motivation (3)Prerequisites: PSYC 100 and 301; PSYC 200 and 305 recommended.A study of the interaction of physiological, neurological,and pharmacological aspects of motivation with environmentalinfluences such as culture, learning, and social dynamics. Relevantissues (such as aggression, sex, achievement, and cognition) arediscussed.219