Developmental Psychology: Adolescence

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Examines development in adolescence (ages 10-22). Emphasis on sociocultural contexts of development (gender, class, culture) and their effect on development. Includes timing of pubertal development, teen pregnancy, parent-adolescent relations, identity development, peer relations, the transition to adulthood, and adolescent psychopathology (suicide, depression, eating disorders). May not be counted toward the Psychology Major or Minor. May not be taken by Psychology majors and minors and CHAD majors. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have completed the Lower-Division General Education requirement in Discipline-specific or Interdisciplinary Social Sciences (D). Satisfies GE area: UD4