PSY 3340Cognitive Developmt & Learning

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Prerequisite(s): PSY 1001 or 1800 with a grade of "D-" or better Students in this course learn about human cognitive development and learning. Topics include major theoretical perspectives and how they are applied to teaching children, adolescents, and adults. Additionally, the roles of motivation, problem solving and intelligence in learning and cognition are explored. How cognitive theories are applied to teaching literacy acquisition, scientific and mathematical skills are also examined.