Life Span Dev & Adjustment.

Catalog description

In this course students will study the theories of life span development from conception to death in light of the changes and challenges that people experience throughout a lifetime. Adjustment will be studied through the lens of developmental and personality theories, social influences, coping strategies and therapeutic interventions. The Diagnostic Statistical Manual will be used as a source for understanding abnormal, maladaptive adjustment. Sequences and patterns of psychological and social development are emphasized. Instruction includes lecture, discussion, and experiential activities (e.g., videos, visiting experts, and role playing). In addition, students are required to complete research using electronic data bases, the Internet, and library resources.