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PSY 215 Physiological Psychology

Credits: (3)

An introduction to the interrelationships between mind and body, exploring the physiological correlates of behavior as well as psychosomatic illness. Students will explore and critically evaluate the theories and research in physiological psychology and their implications. Prerequisite(s): PSY 103 .

SUNY Gen Ed Area(s): Social Sciences
Designation(s): Liberal Arts

Learning Outcomes
  1. Describe the structures and functions of the human brain and its associated sensory systems.
  2. Describe the physiological mechanisms involved in various psychological processes, including emotion, sleep, attention, language, learning, and memory.
  3. Discuss the physiology of disorders such as depression and schizophrenia, and available psychopharmacological treatments.
  4. Critically evaluate the theories and research in the field.