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Academic Year 2000/2001


Research Methods in Developmental Psychology: Infancy
PSYC 206 FA

In this laboratory-based research methods course, students will be involved in experimental studies on perception, cognition and/or social-emotional behaviors in human infants, possibly including cerebral asymmetries in these various functions. Students will contribute to decisions regarding the specific studies they will conduct.

MAJOR READINGS

APA PUBLICATIONS MANUAL; Student Guide to APA Style; one book on writing in scientific psychology; textbook chapters on infancy research methods; and original scientific research articles on current infant research.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two research projects to be conducted, and two written research reports, APA-style.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This is a time-intensive lab course. Students must devote 6 additional hours per week in lab time. Previous or concurrent course in statistics (PSYC201/214) or equivalent. This is a research methods course in developmental Psychology area.

COURSE FORMAT: Laboratory

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: (PSYC105 AND PSYC201 AND PSYC214) OR (PSYC230 AND PSYC201 AND PSYC214) OR (PSYC231 AND PSYC201 AND PSYC214) OR (PSYC222 AND PSYC201 AND PSYC214) Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-26-2001


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