A psychology-based look at the personal adjustment and choices made by individuals in response to the world around them. Focuses on the individual's interpretation of social input and the influence of interpretations on social interaction. Designed to aid the student in understanding how the thoughts, feelings, and behavior of individuals are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others.
 

An overview of the special circumstances confronted by health care professionals when dealing with patients, families, friends, and others. The course will cover information that will assist students in health care occupations to learn the basic principles of human behavior. Special attention is given to death and dying issues.