Chabot College 2024-2026 357 CREDIT COURSE LISTING, PSY 2 Introduction to Psychological Methodology 3 Units This course surveys various psychological research methods with an emphasis on research design, experimental procedures, descriptive methods, instrumentation, and the collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of research data. Research design and methodology will be examined through a review of research in a variety of the subdisciplines of psychology. Lecture: 54 hours Prerequisite: PSY 1 and PSY 5 or an equivalent statistics course (completed with a grade of “C” or higher). Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1A or ENGL 1. 3 Social Psychology 3 Units Introduction to theories and concepts that explain individual behavior in social settings. Topics include research methods, social perception, social cognition, beliefs, prejudice/discrimination, interpersonal relationships, aggression, and group behavior. Lecture: 54 hours Strongly Recommended: PSY 1 4 Brain, Mind and Behavior 3 Units This course introduces the scientific study of the biological bases of behavior and its fundamental role in the neurosciences. Physiological, hormonal, and neurochemical mechanisms, and brain-behavior relationships underlying the psychological phenomena of sensation, perception, regulatory processes, emotion, learning, memory, neurological, developmental and psychological disorders will be addressed. The course also notes historical scientific contributions and current research principles for studying brain-behavior relationships and mental processes. Ethical standards for human and animal research are discussed in the context of both invasive and non-invasive experimental research. 3 hours. Lecture: 54 hours Prerequisite: PSY 1 Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1A 5 Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences 4 Units Statistics as applied to the behavioral and social sciences. Applications using data from disciplines including psychology, social sciences, business, life science, health science, and education. The use of probability techniques, hypothesis testing, and predictive techniques to facilitate decision-making. Topics include: descriptive and inferential statistics; probability and sampling distributions; correlation and linear regression; analysis of variance (ANOVA), chi-square and t-tests; and application of technology for statistical analysis including the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings. Lecture: 72 hours Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1A, Prerequisite: MTH 53 or MTH 53B or MTH 54 or MTH 54L or MTH 55 or MTH 55B or MTH 55L or an appropriate skill level demonstrated through the Early Assessment Program or an appropriate skill level demonstrated through the Mathematics Assessment process. 5W Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences Workshop 0.5-1 Unit Practice and application of statistics through study group, additional support, collaborative workshop and computer lab time. Support workshop for Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences PSY 5 course. Laboratory: 36-54 hours Corequisite: PSY 5 6 Abnormal Psychology 3 Units An overview of the field of abnormal psychology. Introduces students to the major classifications of mental health disorders from the perspective of symptoms and behavior, causes, diagnosis and treatment. Examines historical, socio-cultural and contemporary understanding of mental illness. Includes disorders of mood, anxiety, psychosis, substance abuse, personality and other disorders in adults and children. Lecture: 54 hours Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1A 7 Introduction to Counseling Theory and Skills 3 Units This course examines various counseling styles and techniques, and theoretical foundations of counseling. Information is provided about the basic educational, ethical, and professional responsibilities, as well as counseling practice and skills. Specific application of theoretical principles is discussed and analyzed especially their appropriateness for working with culturally diverse groups, and in various professional settings. Students will develop skills in understanding of developmental, psychodynamic, transactional, humanistic, cognitive behavioral and other approaches to individual and group counseling. The characteristics of a workable counseling and guidance program and the techniques used to collect, record, interpret, and use guidance data will be examined. The purpose, objectives, and approaches to counseling in education, health, welfare, social service, rehabilitation agencies and other settings will be discussed. The introductory course is designed to provide beginning level concepts and skills required for certification and licensure in counseling professions. Lecture: 54 hours Prerequisite: PSY 1 Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1 8 Human Sexuality (See also HLTH 8 , SOCI 8 ) 3 Units This course is an introductory overview of the field of human sexuality. Human sexuality in our contemporary society will be studied from the psychological, biological, sociocultural, and historical perspectives. Emphasis on understanding the interrelationship of attitude and behavior as it relates to sexual well-being and sexual integrity. Students will be encouraged to examine their own attitudes, values, and behaviors in the context of their moral compass and their culture and societal values. Current sex norms and various aspects of interpersonal and individual sexual adjustment will be explored. May not receive credit if HTLH 8 or SOCI 8 has been completed successfully. Lecture: 54 hours
