Students explore normal human development from conception to middle childhood. A major focus is on the various genetic, environmental, social, family and cultural factors that influence development in complex ways. The course has been designed to highlight cross-cultural research on development. Topics include major theoretical issues and research methods, prenatal development and birth, physical development throughout childhood, development of cognition and language, socialization (moral and sex-role development), and personality. Prerequisites: PSYC 1111, and PSYC 1211, PSYC 2111 or equivalent skills and knowledge is recommended to facilitate understanding of research methodology. Note: Students cannot receive credit for more than one of SOCW 3551, PSYC 3150, PSYC 3151.
Students explore normal human development from conception to middle childhood. A major focus is on the various genetic, environmental, social, family and cultural factors that influence development in complex ways. The course has been designed to highlight cross-cultural research on development. Topics include major theoretical issues and research methods, prenatal development and birth, physical development throughout childhood, development of cognition and language, socialization (moral and sex-role development), and personality. Prerequisites: PSYC 1111, and PSYC 1211, PSYC 2111 or equivalent skills and knowledge is recommended to facilitate understanding of research methodology. Note: Students cannot receive credit for more than one of SOCW 3551, PSYC 3150, PSYC 3151.
