Psychological & Educational Development Of The Adolescent

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An examination of the biological, social, and cognitive transitions that occur during adolescence. Other topics include the role of families, the role of peers, the adolescent identity, sexuality, the impact of schools, the role of achievement, how adolescents spend their time (work, leisure), the role of the media, and problems encountered by the adolescent. Prerequisite: Either Psych 1101 (psychology majors) or Educ 1074 (teacher education program).