Physiological Psychology and Psychopharmacology

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An examination of current developments in the fields of physiological psychology and psychopharmacology. The course includes an exploration of the physiological bases of emotion, sleep, sexual behavior, hunger and thirst, learning and memory, psychopathology, and drug use and abuse. Focus is given to basic classifications and indications of commonly prescribed psychopharmacological medications. The appropriate uses of these medications, as well as the identification of their effects and side effects, are emphasized. Offered every spring. Three semester hours.