Biological and Social Bases of Behavior

Catalog description

This is a graduate level introduction to social psychology and neuroscience and their intersection. The first part of the course will familiarize the student with theories, concepts, and research paradigms employed in the field of social psychology. The second part will familiarize the student with principles of drug action as well as neural and chemical influences on socioemotional behavior. Prereq: Enrollment as doctoral student in Clinical Psychology program, and permission of instructor.