Morehead State University - Raconteur Yearbook (Morehead, KY)

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Psychology and Sociolog The Key to Understanding Peopl The Department of Psychology and Sociology at Morehe State University is concerned with the functions of human bein whether as an individual or member of a group. Psychology is the science of the human mind and its function Psychologists study the attitudes and behavior of people. Unfo tunately, there tends to be a shortage of psychiatrists. HA psychology major is in great demand today, said Gr Lewis, a psychology major from Sandy Hook, Kentucky. Hlf y have any interest in why people behave the way they do and wh causes them to think that way, then you should consider being psychology major. Not only is it a very interesting program, b good psychology teachers and psychiatrists are neede everywhere. According to Dave Hall, anyone who is not decided on a maj should take psychology as an elective. uThe field of psychology is really open right now, he sai HThere are a lot of openings and not enough interest in the fiel One should consider majoring in 'psych,' you'll have a good tim and a good job. The sociology field runs along the same line as psycholog This field offers its students internships at the Morehead Trea ment Center which 15 a center for female juveniles. Mike Everett is an intern there and acquires much experience. Hl'm just observing right now, basically. I may participate i group discussions or help in restraining some of the women, h said. Everett said the center is divided into two cottages, one for th younger juveniles and another for the older. They have meeting which are aimed at understanding and reforming the juveniles. The Department of Psychology and Sociology deals mainly wit teaching their students to observe and understand people Through internships in both fields, students gain practical ex perience which will benefit them in their career. By BRYO SOUDER and ADA MIRACLE Psychology classes use rats to condition them to do simple tasks One psychology professor demonstrates the tameness of rats if they are handled affectionately. Psychology and Sociology

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wis, Washington for six weeks of an advanced camp. Upon mpletion of this camp, you will return to school as a senior and hen graduating, be commissioned in the 0.8. Army for eight ars, either reserve or active duty. More and more students are getting involved in the R.O.T.C. rogram today because of its great advantages. The program does quire attentiveness and will power. You have to llwant to suc- ed. By BRYON SOLIDER PREPARING for two days at Cave Run Lake, members work together to set up camp. While in the ROTC program, the students must go through all sorts of simulated circumstances. , 9 e rn 2 e :1: o E :.

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SKINNER boxes are used to house rats while lab workers observe their behavior. Rats can be taught many things by classical conditioning which was invented by Paulou. RATS are timid creatures which are very intelligent. Their characteristics make it simple to analyze behavior and draw conclusions.