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PSYCHOLOGY

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4. EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY.—In this course are discussed the growth and development of the mind, especially with reference to the first years of childhood. The attempt is made to devise methods by means of which the contents of a child's mind may be determined at any period of its development. Thus the various methods of testing and training the memory, attention, and other mental powers, will be submitted and employed in actual observations, upon which notes will be made for discussion in class. The order in which the various mental capacities unfold will also form an important theme for study. The course is thoroughly practical in its nature. Krohn1 s Practical Lessons in Psychology. Fall term, twofifths study. Assistant Professor KROHN. 5. PSYCHOLOGY OP CRIME.—This course consists of a special study of the criminal as a morbid individual in comparison with the normal person. Spring term, two-fifths study. Assistant

Professor KROIIN.

Required: Psychology 1, 2, or 9. 6. PSYCHOLOGY OF ABNORMAL TYPES.—In this course the following, among other subjects, will be studied: The chief forms of mental diseases or types of insanity, the diseases oi memory, the diseases of language, the diseases of will, double personality, peculiar dreams, hallucinations, illusions and delusions. The life of the blind, deaf, and imbecile will be inquired into with a view to determine the best methods of education for these classes. Winter term, three-fifths study. Assistant

Professor KROHN.

Required: Psychology 1, 2, or 9. 7. ADVANCED EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY.—Work in this course is arranged for each student individually, and may involve a systematic review of the laboratory methods of some master work in experimental psychology, or it may involve original research. The aim is to give treatment to certain social problems, necessitating original research, and the verification of important features of earlier experiments. Fall, -winter, and spring terms, full study. Assistant Professor KROHN. Required: Psychology 2. 8. PSYCHOLOGICAL SEMINARY.—The subject and hour to be determined aftor consultation with those who apply. The work in this course is chiefly in the line of discussion of psychological topics and special investigation, as well as reports