Developmental Psychology

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Three lecture. Life span development, including the scientific study of normal physiological, emotional, cognitive, and social development and the factors that influence this development, from conception until death. Students will be able to: describe the theoretical frameworks used to understand the development of humans from conception until death; list and describe the research methodologies used to study human development; describe the concepts that explain “how” nature and nurture interact to influence complex human characteristics; summarize the processes of physical growth as they occur over the life span; explain how brain development and cognitive abilities develop throughout the lifespan; discuss the biosocial and psychosexual factors that influences human development. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 . General Education: Social and Behavioral Sciences