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Developmental Psychology (244-CN-64)

Instructors

Kyle Nolla

Meeting Info

Swift Hall 107: Tues 6:15PM - 9:15PM

Overview of class

The focus of this course is the development of perception, cognition, language, personality, and social interaction from infancy through adolescence. The course considers perspectives and methods in developmental research. As each new topic is introduced, students are encouraged to think critically about the assumptions and methods that underlie research on particular issues. A central goal is to help students develop an appreciation of different criteria for evaluating research and other forms of evidence. The course will have weekly quizzes and a comprehensive final exam. Carries social science credit.

This course was formerly PSYCH 218 Developmental Psychology.

Registration Requirements

PSYCH 110 or equivalent.

Teaching Method

Lecture, in-class video, and some discussion

Evaluation Method

Grades will be based on weekly quizzes and a final exam.

Class Materials (Required)

Confirm course texts and materials by contacting instructor or viewing course Canvas site or University bookstore website.

Siegler, R.S., Saffran, J.R., Gershoff, E., & Eisenberg, N. (2020). How children develop, 6th edition. Worth Publishers. ISBN: 978-1-319-18456-8. [Note, if necessary, you can use the 5th edition of the textbook.]