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PSYC231
Infancy
PSYC231 SP
Not Currently Offered
Lecture course on psychological development in human
infants. Will include discussion of research findings on:
biological influences on prenatal brain development;
babbling and pre-language communication; sensorimotor
intelligence; perceptual abilities; beginnings of emotional
development; attachment; social knowledge.
MAJOR READINGS
A textbook to be announced.
In addition there will be assigned journal articles and
a few chapters from other sources.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Midterm and final exam; term
paper (literature review or write-up of in-depth infant
observation; 10-12 pages).
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
This is a core
course in Developmental Psychology.
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting
or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the
first class, they will be dropped from the class list.
NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form
to the Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT: Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS PSYC
Prerequisites:
None
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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