PSY 1325 - DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY: SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course is an introductory survey of methods, theories, and research on the personality and social development of humans from infancy through early adolescence in the United States. This course examines individual development: how people come to be who they are, and how change and continuity work together over time. First comes an investigation of starting points in development. We will study the infant's first social relationship, and we will try to understand the connection between early temperament and mature personality. Basic concepts of developmental theory will also be introduced. Next we examine how children function within increasingly complex and varied social environments such as families, peer groups, and educational settings. Topics covered include self-development, sex differences and gender role development, achievement motivation, prosocial behavior/altruism, moral development, and antisocial behavior. This upper level course is designed for psychology majors. The course may be of interest to other advanced undergraduate students who are interested in psychology, child and adolescent development, education, and related disciplines.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: (PSY 0010 or 0012 or 0015 or 0101 or 0200) and (PSY 0310 or 0202 or 0230) and (PSY 0035 or 0032 or 1031)

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