QVCC Catalog 2016-2017

Educational psychology encompasses the
nature of learning, development, motivation,
diversity and assessment. The major areas of
emphasis for this course include the
development of educational research as a
science; developmental psychology's impact
on education; effective teaching techniques
and strategies; behavior management and
discipline; tests and measurements.
Intelligence, achievement, exceptionality,
and diversity will be discussed.
Prerequisite: PSY* 111
TAP Competency: Critical Analysis & Logical
Thinking
This is an introductory course in counseling
techniques for the paraprofessional. A brief
overview of theories will be presented.
Major emphasis will be on learning and
practicing counseling skills primarily for
paraprofessional positions. Such situations
as outreach work, crisis intervention, group
work, multi-problem families, hard-toreach
clients, and collaborative work with
other agencies will be explored.
Prerequisite: HSE* 108
A study and comparison of theories of
personality. The course includes a study of
what makes a theory, criteria for analyzing
theories and case studies for application of
theories. The theories studied are:
psychoanalysis, behaviorism, cognitive and
social learning theories, person-centered
theory, and analytical theory.
Prerequisite: PSY* 111 or PSY* 112
TAP Competency: Critical Analysis & Logical
Thinking
The development, causes, and treatment of
abnormal behavior are studied. The
disorders include: anxiety disorders, mood
disorders, schizophrenia, substance abuse,
dissociative, personality, and sexual
disorders. The role of stress and genetics is
emphasized. Theories of personality related
to disorders are introduced along with the
therapies related to these theories.
Prerequisite: PSY* 111 or PSY* 112
TAP Competency: Critical Analysis & Logical
Thinking
This course will investigate the tenability of
the basic philosophical premises of the
Skinnerian Movement. The practical
extensions of these premises will be studied
in considerable depth. Specific areas of
application will also be studied.
Prerequisite: PSY* 111 or permission of
instructor
TAP Competency: Critical Analysis & Logical
Thinking
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• SCIENCE
Recent Discoveries in Science is intended
for those persons who wish to learn basic
science by investigating new developments
in science. The direction learning takes in
the course will depend upon the confluence
of topics and ideas created by the
participants.
Prerequisite: ENG* 101 (may be taken
concurrently) or permission of instructor
TAP Competency: Scientific Knowledge &
Understanding
A study of the principles of interpersonal
interaction and of the formation of
attitudes and prejudices within groups and
nations. The course includes dynamics of
individual motivation in social situations,
the theoretical bases for social behavior,
and application of principles of behavior to
attitude change. Prejudice, public opinion,
and individual reactions in mass behavior
are examined.
Prerequisite: PSY* 111 or PSY* 112
TAP Competency: Critical Analysis & Logical
Thinking
The industrial/organizational environment
defined in human terms. This course is a
survey of theories, methods, and issues
involved in the application of
psychological principles in work settings.
The following topics will be covered:
measurement, personnel decisions,
training, performance appraisal, worker
motivation, job satisfaction, leadership,
work design, and work conditions.
Prerequisite: PSY* 111 or PSY* 112
This course will deal with variations in sexual
attitudes and behavior. Students will study
the interaction of physiological, emotional,
cultural, legal, and religious influences on
sexual behavior. Some of the topics to be
covered are healthy sexual interactions,
sexual preferences, sexual anatomy, and
development and theories of sexual
behavior. In addition, sexual diseases,
disorders, and therapies will be discussed.
Prerequisite: PSY* 111 or PSY* 112
TAP Competency: Critical Analysis & Logical
Thinking
A course about the process of science and its
unifying method. Topics include an
examination of the nature of science, the
scope and reliability of scientific
knowledge, the relationships between
science and culture, and the characteristics
of pseudo-science. Scientific theories are
studied as cases by which to understand the
methods used by scientists. Effective
communication is emphasized.
Prerequisite: ENG* 101
A look at ideas presented as science in
modern literature. An examination of why
certain "scientific" theories are not
considered science by most of the scientific
community. The course will also explore
certain outlandish ideas which, while they
are not accepted by most scientists, are still
considered "scientific."
Prerequisite: ENG* 101