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Academic Year 2005/2006
Infancy
PSYC 231 SP
This focused inquiry course on psychological development in human infants will include current research findings on neurobiological influences on early development and behavior; babbling and pre-language communication;
cognitive
development; perceptual abilities; beginnings of emotional development; attachment; foundations of social knowledge in infancy.
MAJOR READINGS
Textbook and journal articles to be assigned.
Weekly readings (journal articles) will be on reserve in the library.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Tests and Assignments
3 multiple choice/short answer tests, and a term paper based on student review of scientific studies on a topic of interest in infant development research.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
This is a column 2 Breadth Requirement Course. This course will cover the general period of infancy, as well as those developmental stages which immediately precede and follow it.
COURSE FORMAT:
Lecture/Discussion
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS PSYC
Grading Mode:
Graded
Prerequisites:
NONE
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Last Updated on MAR-30-2006
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