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Fall 2013
Jun 02,2024 |
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| PSY 235 - Human Development 1 |
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Associated Term:
Fall 2013
Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: 1. Apply analytical skills to social phenomena in order to understand human behavior. Understand how childhood has been viewed historically and analyze how that changing view led to the scientific study of children as individuals. Apply these analyses to physical, biological, cognitive, social, and personality development. 2. Apply knowledge and experience to foster personal growth and better appreciate the diverse social world in which we live. Apply current developmental research findings in terms of student’s own development and other individuals’ development. Particularly, be able to apply these findings cross-culturally to determine relevant differences and similarities between individuals.. 3. Understand the role of individuals and institutions within the context of society. Understand and analyze how a child’s social environment enhances and helps to determine not only his/her social standing but how he fits into his/ her world. 4. Assess different theories and concepts, and understand the distinctions between empirical and other methods of inquiry. Examine, identify, and assess the theories and approaches to childhood development from the various psychological perspectives. Develop the skills necessary to ascertain the difference between sound theories and pseudo-psychological thinking. 5. Utilize appropriate information literacy skills in written and oral communication. Compare and contrast the various theories of human development throughout childhood and adolescence. Understand and analyze how biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors make us who we are. 6. Understand the diversity of human experience and thought, individually and collectively. Examine the historic origins of current psychological schools of thought and the evolution of psychological knowledge over time. Apply this information to the changes we see in individuals and societies, especially as it relates to our children. 7. Apply knowledge and skills to contemporary problems and issues. Consider current developmental research and how it applies to the many problems and issues that various societies regard as important, especially as it relates to the differences between individuals in a social context. Required Materials: Technical Requirements: |
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