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Click on the name of an online psychology undergraduate course to view the detailed information; you can also find out about the college or university offering the category by clicking on "School's Profile". |
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Psychology of Judgment and Decision Making (PY445) |
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Psychology |
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American Public University |
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This course is a survey of the psycholgy of human decision making, with attention to its historical origins, its development as a specialty within cognitive psychology, and its impact on our everyday lives. Using findings from a broad selection of fields including social psychology, judgment and decision-making, marketing, information systems, management and politics, social welfare theory, and decision theory, students explore some common "traps" that lead to poor decisional results and present strategies that lead to better decisions in our professional and private lives. |
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Psychology of Men and Women (TC510) |
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Psychology |
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Atlantic University |
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An exploration of current issues in the field of psychology of men and women in the context of the new ?self-inrelationship? theory now being formulated at the Stone Center. Students will compare and contrast transpersonal psychology with the self-in-relationship theory. |
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Psychology of Terrorism (IS324) |
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American Public University |
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This course is an introduction to terrorist cults and personalities. Studies focus on a variety of aspects related to terrorist organizations and individuals. Students will develop understanding of how various terrorist cults and personalities affect national security, how understanding terrorism personalities can aid the counterterrorism war, and what the future looks like in the war against terrorism. In this course, studies will cover a variety of aspects related to terrorist organizations and individuals, including Osama bin Laden, Sinn Fein, and Hizballah. A range of interesting books and article on the subject will be covered, to include "Origins of Terrorism: Psychologies, Ideologies, Theologies, States of Mind," "Behind the Mask: The IRA and Sinn Fein. TV Books Inc," "Hezbollah: Born with a vengeance," "Bin laden: The Man Who Declared War on America," and "The Cult at the End of the World: The Terrifying Story of the Aum Doomsday Cult, from the Subways of Tokyo to the Nuclear Arsenals of Russia." |
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Psychology of Women (PY312) |
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Psychology |
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American Public University |
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This course examines theories and research on the psychological functioning of women and current controversies in the psychological literature. Philosophical values of feminism, the history of women's roles in society, and the impact of culture on women interpersonally and intrapsychically will be considered throughout the course. Topics include women's development across the lifespan, women and work, women's physical and mental health and sexuality, the victimization of women, gender stereotypes, biological, social, and cultural influences on women's behavior, personality and mental health. |
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Psychopathology (PY406) |
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Psychology |
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American Public University |
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This course surveys syndromes of psychopathology, by reviewing etiology, symptomatology, and treatment. Psychological, neurobiological, and genetic approaches to understanding mental disorders are considered. Topics also include depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, personality disorders, memory disorders, and childhood disorders (autism, mental retardation, attention-deficit/hyperactivity). |
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Racism and Sexism (PY411) |
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Psychology |
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American Public University |
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This course is a critical analysis of the structure of racism, sexism, stratification, hate violence, youth violence, poverty and human rights, stereotyping and ethnocentrism in the contemporary United States. Students examine the outstanding problems facing society and strategies for change, to include exploring the ethics of intervention. |
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Religion and Psychology (PY410) |
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Psychology |
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American Public University |
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This course is an historical and contemporary study of the complex relationship between religion and psychology that has existed since humankind?s prehistory and continues to influence the thinking, worldview, morality, and acceptable behavior of peoples around the world. |
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Sexuality and Family Life (PY374) |
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American Public University |
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This course offers a basic knowledge of human sexuality as it pertains to family relations. The course is designed to help students become family life educators as well as help students as individuals, spouses, and parents. |
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Social Psychology (PSYC-315) |
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DeVry University Online |
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Students in this course explore ways in which individuals think about, influence, are influenced by and otherwise relate to people. Individual behavior in the context of social groups and forces is emphasized. Coursework provides a basis for scientifically addressing key issues of this field. |
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Social Psychology (SOPP 4004) |
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Florida Metropolitan University |
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Social Psychology |
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Sports Psychology (PY460) |
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American Public University |
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This course examines some of the ways psychology has been applied to the world of sports. Topics include methods of training and coaching, teamwork and leadership, motivation and stress, and social issues in sport. Current theoretical perspectives of personality factors in exercise, why people exercise, exercise adherence, and the psychological effects of exercise will be investigated. This course is for anyone interested in sports and exercise including coaches and trainers, amateur or recreational athletes, or generally interested students of sport and/or psychology. |
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Team Dynamics for Managers (PSY 430) |
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University of Phoenix |
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This course provides an exploration into how managers and employees work in groups for the completion of organizational objectives. Emphasis is placed on the growing dependency on self-directed work teams in the workplace. This course equips students with the ability to manage work teams, work in teams successfully, and to obtain results via team dynamics. In addition, impacts upon customer satisfaction are explored. |
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The American Household (PY367) |
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American Public University |
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This course is a study of the American household, to include the development of the household from frontier through modern times. The course focuses on the sociology of the household, psychology of family roles, and the changing context of the household in the modern world. |
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The Exceptional Child (PY305) |
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American Public University |
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This course is a study of the theories, practices, and approaches to understanding and compensating for exceptional children. Students will be presented with an overview of the characteristics of the most prevalent types of disabilities as well as a broad understanding of the laws that protect individuals with disabilities. The best educational practices for individuals with disabilities will also be examined. |
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The Psychology of Gender (PY337) |
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American Public University |
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This course examines the topic of gender ? the behaviors and attitudes that relate to (but are not totally congruent with) biological sex. Students study the large and growing body of research on sex, gender, and gender related issues as well as the biological, physical and emotional differences (and similarities) between genders, addressing the questions: What are the primary differences between men & women beyond the physical characteristics? Are women smarter than men or vice versa? How does a person develop into the role of a man or women? What are the common misconceptions and stereotypes related to gender? Are there double standards related to sexual behavior between men and women? |
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Theories of Personality (PSYC 342) |
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Roosevelt University |
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Organized nature of personality from psychodynamic, humanistic/existential, behavioral, and cognitive points of view; biological and cultural determinants of personality; overview of personality research. Prereq: nine sem hrs in psychology. (3) |
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