Developing in the Digital Age

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Examines the influences of various media sources on the development of children and adolescents. Investigates television, internet, video games and mobile media use from an empirically supported and cultural platform. Discusses strategies for using technology productively at home and in school and explores techniques for protecting against destructive behaviors and addictions at all levels of intervention. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for: PSYC 440-6. Prerequisite(s): ( PSYC 100 and PSYC 210 ) or PSYC 331 or PSYC 349 , all with a C (2.0) or better.