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Infancy
PSYC231 SP
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:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS PSYC
Grading Mode:
Student Option
Prerequisites:
NONE
Last Updated on MAR-24-2000
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