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  • PSHTO 2020: Intermediate Pashto II

    4.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Third semester Pashto. Further development of vocabulary, speaking, writing and grammatical skills. Supplemental reading materials will provide insight into the culture of Afghanistan and will serve as a basis for in-class discussion. Prerequisite: PSHTO 2010.
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  • PSY 1010: General Psychology

    4.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    The scientific study of human and animal behavior: rationale, methods of inference, selected findings, and some applications.
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  • PSY 1011: Honors Gen Psychology

    4.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    The scientific study of human and animal behavior: rationale, methods of inference, selected findings, and some applications. This course is an honors course, which meets with the regular course, and for an additional hour per week with reading of primary sources around a theme integrated with the main course topics. Prerequisites: Member of the Honors College.
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  • PSY 1080: Love and Relationships

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This interdisciplinary course presents an overview of theory and research on love and relationships, focusing on the disciplines of Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Family and Consumer Studies, and Economics. Students will discover cutting-edge social science findings on love and relationships which will enhance their understanding of these phenomena as well as their own experiences in close relationships. Students will develop valuable skills in evaluating contemporary news and science on close relationships, and they will also discover the flexibility, breadth, and relevance of the various disciplines in CSBS, both with regard to the study of relationships as well as to the students' own educational interests and goals.
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  • PSY 2010: Psy as a Sci & Profssn

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Examines critical thinking, writing skills, and career options in psychology. Course is designed to expose students to basic research issues and critical analysis of psychological science, and to prompt students to consider major requirements in terms of longer-term career goals. psychological science is a broad discipline involving basic research on behavior, emotion, cognition, and neurophysiology; research on the application of psychology to domains such as education, business, policy, human factors and engineering as well as clinical practice and outcomes. Topics include information gathering in psychological science, basic APA format for writing and references, and course & career options for those pursuing psychology training. Students will be asked to write short reports (1-2 pages), take exams, and participate in collaborative learning by working in small groups. The class is designed for psychology majors and minors, but would be useful for those in related social science fields.
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  • PSY 2015: Scientific Thinking

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Evaluation of the quality of science-based claims, including attention to theory and applied practice of skepticism. Formal training in critical thinking, skeptical review of research, and general scientific literacy. Case studies including current issues, controversies, and future directions in psychology, other social sciences, and academia more generally. Suitable for students who intend to pursue a career in any science, or who may plan to never take another science class but wish to be informed consumers of scientific findings. Discussions and course material draw from both the research literature and examples from social media and other nonscholarly sources.
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  • PSY 2100: Cognitive Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Introduction to an information-processing analysis of cognition. Perception, attention, and memory.
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  • PSY 2120: Memory & Cog in Life

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Have you ever wondered why we remember some events vividly and completely forget others? Or why we sometimes notice tiny details but can also miss things that are very obvious in hindsight? We have an extraordinary array of mental abilities that allow us to learn, remember, and perceive things that we encounter in everyday life. This course is designed to investigate these abilities, how they operate in everyday life, and why they sometimes don't work. To better illustrate how cognition operates in in everyday life, the course includes vivid demonstrations and examples of these abilities.
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  • PSY 2125: Decision Making

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Multidisciplinary examination of individual decision making. Focuses on the everyday context in which decisions are made, the basic processes underlying choice, the functions of emotion, and the common errors that individuals make. Special emphasis on decision making in consumer and business contexts.
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  • PSY 2200: Chldhd/Adlscnt Develop

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Developmental processes in childhood and adolescence. Emphasis on theories and research in intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development.
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