PSYC 100 - INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND DEVELOPMENT

[18 Hours]

Students will explore theories of human behavior and stages of development from infancy to late adulthood within the context of medical practice. Students will learn components of psychosocial assessments and explore the professional boundaries of the doctor-patient relationship. Students will learn how to use motivational interviewing to encourage behavior change in their patients. Additional topics will include normal secual development and paraphilias, cultural issues, social issues, and ethical issues, all as the pertain to human behavior and medical practice.