• 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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• PSY 2250: Personality Theories

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Work of the major personality theorists with emphasis on supporting research.
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• PSY 2300: Adult Clinical Psych

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Issues in diagnosis, etiology, and course of deviant behavior. Review of theoretical and research approaches, clinical and experimental; methodology and data, and social-cultural implications.
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• PSY 2410: Psych on Everyday Life

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  We spend much of our lives eating, working, playing, and sleeping. This course will address what psychology can tell us about these major facets of human existence, and how these facets affect our mental health, physical health, and ability to adapt.
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• PSY 2440: Attitudes & Persuasion

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Examines the basic psychological theories in attitude formation and change. Issues discussed will include attitude measurement, persuasive techniques, and the consequences of attitude change. Reviews field from classic to contemporary theories with an emphasis on research. Students will be asked to write two papers, take three exams, and turn in weekly questions. The class is designed for all majors interested in attitude formation and persuasion (e.g., psychology, communication, marketing, business).
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