Moodle at Eckerd College 2024-25 Academic Year

Examination of thoughts and behaviors that deviate from the social norms, are maladaptive, and/or cause distress. Emphasis on etiology and treatment of psychological disorders from a biopsychosocial perspective. Prerequisite: PS 101S or HD 101S.

Examine the behavior and mental lives of many species. Topics include the theoretical foundation of comparative psychology, research methods and observation techniques, and current research topics in the field. Prerequisites: PS 101S.

Study of the psychological, physiological, and behavioral factors in the etiology and prevention of illness. Topics studied include stress and coping, mind-body relationships, pain management, and health promotion. Prerequisite: PS 101S.

Study of the psychological, physiological, and behavioral factors in the etiology and prevention of illness. Topics studied include stress and coping, mind-body relationships, pain management, and health promotion. Prerequisite: PS 101S.

Study of the individual in a social environment, with an emphasis on the experimental approach to understanding the impact of social forces. Topics covered include group influence, attraction, aggression, attitude formation and change, and altruism. Prerequisites: PS 101S.

Application of neurological and neurophysical principles to understanding human behavior and thought, emotion and motivation, learning and memory. Prerequisite: PS 101S and junior standing.

Application of neurological and neurophysical principles to understanding human behavior and thought, emotion and motivation, learning and memory. Prerequisite: PS 101S and junior standing.

Study and application of the science of psychological wellbeing. Neurological foundations, research on specific strategies to promote subjective wellbeing and resilience to stress, and specific, effective techniques to build a healthy lifestyle. Pre-requisite: junior standing.

Introduction to health equity and health disparities in the United States. Focus on the effect of psychosocial factors associated with socioeconomic status, race and ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and disability status on health outcomes. Pre-requisites: PS 234 or PU201S, Junior standing.