Psychology

PSYC6005Principles of Psychological Science3 ch
This course provides an overview of research methods in psychology. The first part of the course concerns general research methods and professional issues. The second part covers specific research methods relevant to areas of psychology available on both UNB campuses. Possible topics include: field research, industrial/organizational, psychophysics and signal detection, operant and classical conditioning, cognitive neuroscience, neuropsychology, developmental psychology, and applied research. The actual topics covered will be tailored to the needs and interests of students enrolled in the course. This course is offered alternating years on the Fredericton and Saint John campuses.Prerequisites: None.