processes. This study of cognitive science and affect research is reviewed to better understand cognitive-affective-behavioral-personality interactions. PSYG 829 Supervision and Consultation 3 credits This course is designed to help students become knowledgeable about the role of supervision in the training of clinical psychologists. Specifically, the course examines definitions of supervision, the supervisory relationship, models of supervision, the function of evaluation, supervision teaching formats and interventions, current research, legal and ethical issues, and the impact of the following issues on supervision: gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, social class, and other cultural issues. A distinction between supervision and consultation is made. Although consultation may involve similar skills as supervision, differences in function, role and responsibility are discussed. PSYG 838 Social Bases of Behavior 3 credits This course presents students with the study of factors that influence the behavior of individuals and groups in predictable ways. It provides a strong grounding in the traditional and emerging concerns of social psychology, including: group dynamics, social cognitions, cognitive dissonance stereotypes and prejudice, interpersonal relationships and attractions, attribution theory, self-justification and self-understanding, aggression, conformity, persuasion techniques, and conflict resolution. Students will also be presented with ways in which these social psychology factors influence and can serve as resources for their clinical work. PSYG 844-847 Dissertation Mentoring I, II, Ill, IV 1 credit each term The purpose of the class is to help students identify a dissertation topic and begin preparation of the dissertation proposal. PSYG 852 Treating the Diverse Family 3 credits This course examines the clinical issues that confront "diverse" families, such as divorced and/or remarried families, gay and lesbian couples and families, inter-racial families, families with adopted children, grandparent-headed families, and foster families. This course will prepare students to work effectively with non-traditional families and will encourage the student to examine how his/her own personal values might affect his/her clinical work with these groups. Live supervision and videotaping will be used for training purposes. PSYG 855 Family Therapy with Young Children 3 credits This course examines the treatment of children seen in family therapy. In order to treat young children, it is necessary for the psychologist to function as assessor, therapist, and network consultant. An understanding of how to proceed with a variety of childhood disorders will be covered. Consultations with school districts, physicians, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and teachers will serve as an adjunct to the specific clinical interventions that are recommended for this population. Developmental issues will be explored, as will basic principles of working with children and parents.
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