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  • PSY 2300: Abnormal Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 1010 (with C- grade or higher) and (ENGL 2010 with a C+ grade or higher). Examines the psychology, historical explanations, and current biological and psychological theories of abnormal behavior. Emphasizes the description of mental disorders according to the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.. Canvas Course Mats $35/Lumen applies.
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  • PSY 2400: Positive Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 1010 (grade of C- or higher) and ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 (grade of C- or higher). Provides an overview of the scientific study of human strengths and virtues. Examines topics such as happiness, optimism, gratitude, altruism, forgiveness, human strengths, optimal performance, and personal fulfillment. Knowledge gains are reinforced with personalized experiential learning activities.
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  • PSY 2710: Introduction to Brain and Behavior SS

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 with a C+ or higher. Introduces neuroanatomy and neurophysiology. Includes how neurons communicate to coordinate various functions and behaviors. Addresses research methods used to study the brain and the nervous-system mechanisms to control functions and behaviors.
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  • PSY 275R: Survey of Current Topics

    1.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): (ANTH 101G or PSY 1010 or SOC 1010) and (ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005) with a C+ grade or higher. Presents selected topic in Psychology and will vary each semester. Approaches subjects from cross-disciplinary perspective. Requires a project demonstrating competency in the specific topic. May be repeated for nine credits toward graduation.
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  • PSY 2800: Human Sexuality SS

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005. Interdisciplinary course in human sexuality, exploring topics in biology, health, psychology, and sociology. Introduces basic concepts of human sexuality, including anatomy, reproduction, and sexual response across the life-cycle. Studies gender roles, sexual orientation, dysfunction, and sexually transmitted disease. Examines sexual behavior from the perspective of ethics, religion, the law, and education. Students assess their sexual attitudes and should be able to make responsible sexuality decisions.
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  • PSY 289R: Beginning Research Experience

    1.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 1010 with a C or higher; ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 with a C+ or higher; Instructor approval. Beginning course on research in psychology. Explores psychological literature to investigate topics of interest. Requires individual initiative and responsibility. Includes limited formal instruction and faculty supervision. Projects will vary based on the student's needs and interests but may include literature searches, materials creation, data collection, or other options as approved by the instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits toward graduation.
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  • PSY 3030: Research Methods for Psychology

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): (PSY 3110 with a C- or higher), (ENGL 2010 with a C+ or higher), and University Advanced Standing. Explains the logic of the classical true experiment and how it permits causal inferences. Compares and contrasts the benefits and drawbacks of quasi-experimental and correlational research designs. Includes the design of an empirical psychological study. Covers compliance with guidelines for ethical research as codified in law and the American Psychological Association's ethics code. Requires collection, analysis, and presentation of quantitative data for an empirical psychological study. Includes a lab.
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  • PSY 3100: Psychology of Gender

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 1010 (with a C- grade or higher) and (ENGL 2010 with a C+ grade or higher) and University Advanced Standing. For Behavioral Science majors and others interested in gender issues from a psychological perspective. Examines the topic of gender behaviors and attitudes that relate to (but are not entirely congruent with) biological sex. Discusses biological influences on gender, gender differences, gender development, and the influence of gender on various dimensions of daily life.
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  • PSY 3105: Health Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): (PSY 1010 or PSY 1100) with grade C- or higher or (Community Health major and HLTH 2800 or HLTH 3260) with grade C- or higher, ENGL 2010 with grade C+ or higher, and University Advanced Standing. Examines underlying biological, psychological, and social factors, that interact and contribute to illnesses. Examines how beliefs, attitudes, and lifestyles contribute to overall health. Includes preventative strategies and techniques. Introduces motivational strategies to work productively with patients in healthcare settings.
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  • PSY 3110: Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): MAT 1010 or higher and University Advanced Standing. Introduces use of statistics for research purposes. Teaches descriptive and inferential statistics. Includes central tendency, variability, correlation and regression, probability (particularly probability distributions), and various inferential techniques such as t-test for independent and dependent samples, one-way and two-way analysis of variance, post-hoc tests, and non-parametric statistics.
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