R. Thomas Boone

A broad survey of principles underlying the systematic study of behavior. Using examples from basic research and applied settings, a variety of perspectives are explored, including findings associated with the physiological, behavioral, cognitive, developmental and social approaches.

A broad survey of principles underlying the systematic study of behavior. Using examples from basic research and applied settings, a variety of perspectives are explored, including findings associated with the physiological, behavioral, cognitive, developmental and social approaches.

An introduction to analysis of quantitative data in psychology, including probability, descriptive statistics, correlation and regression, analysis of variance and data analysis by computer.

An introduction to analysis of quantitative data in psychology, including probability, descriptive statistics, correlation and regression, analysis of variance and data analysis by computer.

The nature of normative transitions across the life span. The course fosters an understanding of change from pre-conception through death. A study of the individual from both the developmental and experimental approaches allows for an understanding and appreciation of change across the lifespan. The domains of human development (physical, cognitive/intellectual, and social/emotional) are replicated for infancy/toddlerhood, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and old age. Topics that may be included are methodology in lifespan research, heredity and environment controversy, intelligence, language and communication, learning across the lifespan, as well as motor, cognitive, perceptual, personality, and social development.

Review of theories of psychological test development and practical application of these theories to create a new psychological measure or to evaluate existing measures.  This course is ideal for students who want to learn scale development and/or survey development for a research project.  Final project will include full evaluation of a new proposed measure utilizing simulated or real data.

Review of theories of psychological test development and practical application of these theories to create a new psychological measure or to evaluate existing measures.  This course is ideal for students who want to learn scale development and/or survey development for a research project.  Final project will include full evaluation of a new proposed measure utilizing simulated or real data.

Independent pursuit of an individual research project under the supervision of a faculty sponsor.

Independent pursuit of an individual research project under the supervision of a faculty sponsor.

Student develops and executes an independent research thesis under the direction of a faculty advisor. Graded A-F.