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PSYCHOLOGY
Psychology B1: General Psychology: A survey of the principles of
psychology, either as part of a liberal education or as preparation for professional
study. (B.A. or B.S. credit, 3 session-hours.)
Professor Ferguson, Associate Professor Geldard and Assistant Professor
Dennis.
Psychology B2: Experimental Psychology: Psychology B1 prerequisite
or to be taken concurrently.—The lectures and laboratory work will enable the
student to familiarize himself with the apparatus and methods used in psychological
experiments. The schedule will consist of one hour of lecture and four hours
of laboratory weekly. (B.A. or B.S. credit, 3 session-hours.)
Associate Professor Geldard.
Psychology B3: Abnormal Psychology: Psychology B1 prerequisite.—A
study of mental and nervous disorders, including a consideration of psychoanalytic
as well as more conventional interpretations, and of the social aspects of
abnormal behavior. The classroom work will be supplemented by clinical demonstration.
(B.A. or B.S. credit, 3 session-hours.)
Associate Professor Geldard.
Psychology B4: Social Psychology: Psychology B1 prerequisite.—A study
of the psychological traits of the individual in their interaction with the social
environment. The course includes a treatment of racial and cultural differences,
personality, measurement and psychology of language, belief, prejudice, etc.
(B.A. or B.S. credit, 3 session-hours.)
Assistant Professor Dennis.
Psychology B5: Educational Psychology: Psychology B1 prerequisite.—
Mental ability and its development. The classroom work will be supplemented by
practice in mental measurement and experiments in learning. (B.A. or B.S.
credit, 3 session-hours.)
Professor Ferguson.
Psychology C1: Advanced Experimental Psychology: Psychology B2
prerequisite.—A course in experimental method designed primarily for advanced
students. The entire resources of the laboratory will be available. One hour
lecture and four hours laboratory weekly.
Associate Professor Geldard.
Psychology C2: Mental Measurement: Psychology B1 and any other B
course listed in this School prerequisite.—A study of the more important mental
tests and intelligence scales, of the statistical methods involved in their use, and
of the results obtained. (Not offered in 1935-36.)
Professor Ferguson.
Psychology C3: Genetic Psychology: Psychology B1 and any other B
course listed in this School prerequisite.—The development of psychological
functions in the animal species and in the child will be traced as a genetic approach
to adult human psychology. The topics to be considered include the
senses, instinct, memory, learning and intelligence. During part of the year laboratory
work will be included.
Assistant Professor Dennis.
Psychology C4: Theoretical Psychology: Psychology B1 and any other
B course listed in this School prerequisite.—An examination of the more important
positions in psychological theory, with special reference to the structural,
years with Psychology C5. (Not offered in 1935-36.)
Associate Professor Geldard.
Psychology C5: Systematic Psychology: Psychology B1 and any other
B course listed in this School prerequisite.—A survey of the psychological literature
pertaining to the special senses, feeling and emotion, and action. The course
is designed to provide an understanding of fundamental methods of research as
well as a knowledge of the status of basic problems. To be given in alternate
years with Psychology C4.
Associate Professor Geldard.
Psychology C6: Special Topics in Genetic Psychology: Psychology B1
and any other B course listed in this School prerequisite.—A seminar course for
advanced students in which the literature of special topics in child and animal
psychology will be reviewed. Second and third terms only. To be given in
alternate years with Psychology C7. (Not offered in 1935-36.)
Assistant Professor Dennis.
Psychology C7: History of Psychology: Psychology B1 and any other
B course listed in this School prerequisite.—A survey of the historical development
of modern psychology. Second and third terms only. To be given in
alternate years with Psychology C6.
Assistant Professor Dennis.
Psychology C8: Statistical Method: Psychology B1 and any other B
course listed in this School prerequisite.—An introduction to the statistical methods
in current use in psychology and allied fields. First term only.
Assistant Professor Dennis.
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