PSY 220
Developmental Psychology
Online Course
PSY 220 Developmental Psychology
3 Semester Units
Developmental Psychology introduces students to the scientific study of patterns of change and stability that occur as we move through the process of human development from conception to death. Various theories of development will be presented and an emphasis on physical, emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial changes throughout the lifespan will be discussed.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Define human development, discuss how it is studied, and examine the major theories and stages of development from infancy to late adulthood.
- Examine the genetic, environmental, and physical factors related to the varying developmental stages.
- Evaluate the factors of sensation, perception, cognition, memory, learning, intelligence, creativity, and language related to the varying developmental stages.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the self, personality, social and moral development, gender roles, sexuality, emotions, attachment, and relationships related to the varying developmental stages.
- Demonstrate an understanding of unique factors related to developmental psychology, psychopathology, death, and bereavement.
- Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to developmental psychology.
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