Maricopa Community Colleges  PSY220   19954-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
PSY220 19954-20086 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Applied Psychology
Surveys psychological principles and their practical and professional application to life situations. Emphasizes ways to improve productivity and the quality of life in individuals, groups and organizations.
Prerequisites: PSY101 with a grade of C or better or permission of Instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
PSY220   19954-20086 Applied Psychology
1. Describe the history of the fields of applied psychology. (I)
2. Describe the techniques of measurement and data analysis used in applied psychology. (I)
3. Describe the principles and techniques used in promoting individual adjustment to various environments and other people. (II)
4. Describe the theory and practice of promoting positive mental health throughout the lifespan. (II)
5. Describe how psychological principles and techniques are applied in industry. (III)
6. Describe the psychological differences among various kinds of work and employment. (III)
7. Describe the principles and techniques used for coping with varying work demands and roles. (III)
8. Describe the applications of the principles and techniques of personnel psychology and man-machine systems in business, industry and government. (III)
9. Describe the principles and techniques for dealing effectively with other people in the work environment. (III)
10. Describe how psychological principles are applied to consumers and political issues. (III)
11. Describe the psychological factors associated with crime and criminal behavior. (III)
12. Describe the use of psychological principles by government and the military. (III)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
PSY220   19954-20086 Applied Psychology
    I. History and Methodology
        A. History and Fields of Applied Psychology
        B. Principles and Methods of Applied Psychology
        C. Measurement
        D. Data Analysis
      II. Psychology Applied to Adjustment
          A. Learning and Adjustment
          B. Principles of Mental Health
        III. Psychology Applied to Industry
            A. Employment Psychology
            B. Human Related to their Work Environment
            C. Personnel Systems and Man-Machine Engineering
            D. Human Relations
            E. Consumer Psychology
            F. Crime
            G. Psychology and Government
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