UCLA General Catalog 1971-72 - Registrar - UCLA

PSYCHOLOGY / 493
134. Educational Psychology.
*150. Formal Models in Psychology.
A general survey of the basic principles of psy- Prerequisite : some familiarity with linear algebra.
chology that are pertinent to education . Includes a
study of growth and development , abilities , intelli-
A survey of the use of formal models in the various
content areas of psychology , with emphasis on mathegence,
social and emotional factors , and principles matically formulated theories of psychological proc-
of learning . Miss Rhulman esses which yield to quantitative empirical test. Recommended
for psychology -mathematics majors.
135. Social Psychology.
Mr. Friedman , Mr. Huhn" , Mr. Wickens
Prerequisite : course 41. The interrelationships between
the individual and his social environment.
Social influences upon motivation , perce ption and
behavior. The development and change of attitudes
and opinions . Psychological analysis of small groups,
social stratification and mass phenomena.
Mr. Centers, Mr. Raven, Mr. Sears
160. Problems in Humanistic Psychology.
Prerequisites : course 125 and consent of the instructor.
Humanistic psychology and its impact on
general psychology ; problems in phenomenology and
existential theory ; study of central humanistic concepts
such as "empathic understanding ," "shared
experience ," " inclusion ," and the like. Mr. Dallett
136. Social Psychology laboratory . (ti4 course)
Prerequisite : course 41. Prerequisite or concurrent:
course 135. Laboratory experience with such topics
as small group behavior, attitude measurement, and
interpersonal influence.
Mr. Gerard, Mr. Kelley , Mr. Share
170A. Behavior Modification.
Prerequisites : Upper division standing . Applied behavior
theory ; a study of the application of principles
derived from learning theory, especially modelling
and reinforcement , to behavior problems of retarded
137A-1378 - 137C. Preseminars in Social
Psychology.
and autistic children, adult psychotic disorders, reading
disorders, etc. Lectures, discussions and demonstrations.
Mr. Lovaas
Prerequisite : course 135 . Advanced topics in
social psychology . May be taken independently and
in any order.
137A . Group Behavior.
Psychology of interdependence , group membership,
leadership , and social influence . Mr. Kelley
1378 . Attitude Formation and Change.
Effects of propaganda , personal influence , socialisation
and social structure on private attitudes and
public opinion . Mr. Kanouse
1108. Fleldwolli In Behavior Modification.
Prerequisites : Psychology 170A . Psychology Junior
or Senior Major standing and permission of Instructor
. Advanced discussion and fieldwork in Applied
Behavior Theory; especially to problems of
retarded and autistic children , adult psychotic disorders,
etc. Two hours discussion and eight hours
fieldwork per week; may be repeated once for
credit. Mr. Lovaas
137C. Survey Research in Psychology.
The nature of attitudes and opinions , and their 174. Interpersonal Process Analysis.
measurement by means of attitude scales and public Prerequisites : Course 41, 127, and Junior and
opinion surveys. Class projects and field work. Senior Psychology Major standing . An introduction
Mr. Centers to the conceptual tools for analyzing interpersonal
*142. Advanced Statistical Methods In Psychology. structures and functions in goal-oriented human
interaction such as psychotherapy , persuasion, court-
Prerequisite: course 41. The application of higher ship, etc. Class sessions will integrate small group
statistical methods to psychological data . Mr. Comrey exercises with lecture and discussion . Additional
laboratory work to be arranged. Mr. Goodman
143. Foundations of Psychological Investigation.
Prerequisite : course 41. Outline and examination 175. Community Psychology.
of concepts associated with psychological investiga- Prerequisites : Psychology 127, 135 . The applicalion
and the interpretation of results . Readings, distion of Psychological principles to the understanding
sessions and reports, individual and class projects. and solution of community problems . Topics will
Mr. Mount include 'community development , community men-
144. Psychological Tests and Evaluation.
tal health problems , drugs , racism, and rehabilita-
Prerequisite: course 41. Further study of the printion of prisoners . Special attention will be focused
ciples of measurement , stressing basic concepts. Ap- on community problems in minority and poverty
plication to problems of test construction , administra- areas . Mr. Price
tion and interpretation . Mr. Broen
180A. Feeling and Emotion . (% course)
*148. Personnel and Industrial Psychology.
Students who have credit for either the courses
formerly numbered 185 or 187 will receive one-half
course credit for this course . Introduction to the ap-
(Formerly numbered 117A .) Prerequisite: Recommended
: Psychology 15 or equivalent . Studies of
emotional behavior with particular emphasis on the
critical evaluation of theories of emotion . Mr. Wenger
plications of psychology in industry and business.
Mr. Case
141. Problems in Human Relations.
Understanding human relations problems and developing
skills in interpersonal relations . Topics indude
the effective use of human resources; group
sanagement and leadership skills; interviewing,
counseling, and conference techniques. Mr. Barthol
* Not to be given, 1971-1972.
1806. Laboratory : Feeling and Emotion . (% course)
Prerequisites: Concurrent or prior enrollment in
Psychology 180A or equi valent and consent of Instructor.
Priority will given graduate students
and seniors in Psychology . This course provides
experience (a) in electrophysiological recording or
responses in man as elicited by selected emotionprovoking
stimuli and (b) in analyzing such data and
in the preparation of reports. Mr. Wenger