PSY 6020 - Introduction to Theoretical Issues

This course is designed to introduce the student of professional psychology to selected systems of behavior change and their theoretical underpinnings. Problems characteristically addressed by these theoretical models will be outlined. Client populations most suitably treated by the various systems will also be identified. Considerable emphasis will be devoted to comparing and contrasting a radical behavioral model with alternative conceptual schemes. Freudian analytical, cognitive, and behavioral approaches will be considered in lecture and readings. The student will develop an appreciation for the position of technical eclecticism while maintaining a theoretical preference.

Credits: 1 hr.

Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.